GOOD TO KNOW: MOD PODGE FORMULA GUIDE (MOD PODGE ROCKS; AMY)

Either print this  or stick it in your docs so you'll have it handy when needed.  Good stuff to know

VIDEO: DIY STAMPS (CROP STOP; PEGGY)

Could it be any easier?  Quick too.  AND money saving.  What more is there...

TUTORIAL: SHAPING DIE CUT ROSES (MISS TREEZ)

This has got to be one of the better tuts detailing how to shape the petals of a die cut rose (works well with other flowers too).  The results are terrific...good as can be.

TUTORIAL: COLORING FLOWER SOFT (MAMA DINIS; DINA KOPWAL)

You'll like this...a gorgeous card and tips for creating your special colors of Flower Soft.  Good, good, good.

VIDEO: LAYERED FLOWERS (THE GIRLFRIENDS CLUB; DONNA SALAZAR)

Another flower  (don't worry, this won't be the last of them!) to see and do.  These add a new twist, and the results are stuning.

VIDEO: SMASH FOLD CARD (DO STAMPING; DAWN OLCHEFSKE)

Fantastic card, fantastic video, fantastic all the way around.  And you'll get it done in 10 minutes....

SUPER SITE: ART BY JULIE H; JULIE

Name your pleasure: downloads (clip art;, pictures, woodcuts drawings); links (videos, tutorials); interesting tid bits.  I recommend your subscribing so you won't miss stuff as it's posted.

FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED VINTAGE IMAGES (BUMBLE BOTTONS; LOUISE BOUTON)

Visit this blog even if you are not interested in vintage images...I guarantee you will greatly enjoy the beautiful items found here.

TEMPLATES: ASSORTED BOXES (A BOWER BIRD AT HEART; LEE)

This assortment of boxes is handy to have in your stash...very handy.

ULTRA SUPER SITE: GRAPHIC 45 PAPERS

Hook up your chin strap before clicking here.  You're going to see one chin dropping creation after another...one after another.

TUTORIAL: FAUX PORCELAIN FLOWERS (INK ON MY FINGERS; HELS SHERIDAN)

This really should be labeled PICTUTORIAL...you won't believe the array of outstanding pictures Hels included in this tut.  No way you won't know exactly when or why to do what is necessary to create these flowers.  Don't you just love a terrific tut?

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: TRIANGULAR ACCORDIAN BOOK (UK SCRAPPERS; MARY ANNE WALTERS)

You will garner a slug of ohs and ahs when your friends see this creation.  The tut is excellent, so creating it is as easy as can be.

FREE DOWNLOAD: VALUABLE DOCUMENT ENVELOPE (16 SPARROWS; KATHY AND DONOVAN)

Think of all the fun ways you can use this envelope...who knows, you might want to use it for valuable documents!  However you use it, it's one great envy to have in your stash.

COLOR COMBOS: COLOR LAB; MY CREATE INK

To access color combos for Copic Markers and a variety of ink brands, click the Color Lab ColorMatch link in the box at the top of the page.  There's a slug of  interesting combos here...

TUTORIAL/VIDEOS/TEMPLATES: PAPER DRESS WITH SKIRT (COMPOSING HALLELUJAHS)

Use these darlings as cupcake toppers (as describen in the tut), as embellishments (as mentioned in the tut), or any old way you want (as a pin if fabric is used for the skirt?).

VIDEO: ONE PAGE WONDER BOOK (HONEY HEAD UK)

Talk about ultra super speedy...four folds and a bit of tape in a 12 x 12 sheet of paper is all this book requires.  All sorts of ways this creation can be put to good use.

TUTORIAL: SEWING MACHINE TIP (SEW BLESSED; CINDY)

A happy sewing machine is one that keeps on going and going and going...hugs help, but gentleness is important too.  So...here's how to remove the thread after you've finished stitching.

VIDEO: SUPER EASY RIBBON ROSE (LABEDZKI-ART; ANNETTE LABEDZKI)

Super easy it is!  The end of the no-rose ribbon rose...

TUTORIAL: DICTIONARY SHOES (SEE KATE SEW; KATE)

Start checking out the sales...then go to town!  Fun to wear and hearing how clever you are.  Click here to see the tut.  BTW: Notice that a map, rather than dictionary pages, was used by one person who commented.

TUTORIALS/FREE DOWNLOADS: STARS AND A FEW STRIPES (EXTREME CARDS AND PAPERCRAFTING; CAROL)

You'll want to whip up some of these stellar  creations  for your 4th shindig.  Thanks to the variety Carol has provided, you have plenty from which to choose.

FREE DOWNLOADS: ADS (BIRD ON HER HEAD; JOHANNA)

Hmmm....dare I say, 'It's all Greek to me?' Click here before answering.

JUST IN CASE YOU FORGOT...

Tomorrow is Take Your Dog To Work Day...so get your fur ball ready. Unfortunately, kitties are once again left on the window sill.

FREE ON-LINE CLASSES: BORDER PUNCHES (SPOTTED CANARY)

The videos included in this class show the many ways this type of punch can be put to good use.  You will have to register for the class..but there is no charge.

TUTORIAL: PAPER GARLAND (HAMBY SCREEN PRINTS; LAURIE CINOTTA)

How about a few of these garlands on THE tree this year?  You gotta admit, they will add quite a bit of glitz (to say nothing about originality) and pop to those branches.  Course, these pretties serve many purposes, so use them when, where and why you want.

TUTORIALS: BOWS (THE HYBRID CHICK; DALIS)

How does tuts for three bows sound?  Not too shabby, if you ask me.

DOWNLOAD: 4TH OF JULY CANDY WRAPPER (KATRINA'S KREATIONS; KATRINA)

Have an idea that candy bars wrapped with these will convince your guests that you are truly  The Hostess
With The Mostess.  Print, cut, wrap...easy as can be.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: FELT POPPY (HOW JOYFUL; JOY KELLEY)

Another terrific felt flower.  These poppys can be put to good use in so many ways...start your list right now!

TUTORIAL: PAPER NAPKIN FLOWERS (DANA MADE IT; DANA)

Why not?  Paper napkins are available in so many colors and sizes...perfect for paper flowers.  Plain or patterened, which ever works for you.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD: OWL MOBILE (MADE BY JOEL; JOEL)

If owls are on your 'Like' list, you're going to love this one.  One great mobile!

VIDEO: ORIGAMI MAGIC BALL (BARABELLAATJE)

Hang on to your hat!  You're gonna flip when you see the Magic Ball.  I won't even pretend that this is a super easy, super quick creation.  Thanks to an excellent video, the required steps are easily understood.  To say it's worth practicing the folds necessaary for this ball is an understatement.

Biit of warning: The music can be muted as there are no verbal instructions.

TUTORIALS; ASSORTED (CRAFTING THE WEB; THERESA MOMBER),

Plan to spend a bit of time here  You will want to see each and every tut Theresa has for you: click TUTORIALS in the top menu bar; click the title of the blog (Crafting the Web) to bring up the latest one.

RECYCLE: WOVEN TRIVET (POPPYTALK; AROUNNA KHOUNNORAJ)

I can't imagine a better use for selvages than this trivet.  Great to keep and great to give.  Great all ways.  Oh, the DIY loom is another recycle creation (think picture frames).

TUTORIAL: POLYMER CLAY BUTTONS (POLKA DOT COTTAGE ;LISA CLARKE)

You'd be hard pressed to find another tut as comprehensive as this one .  Lisa has included every little bit of info you need to successfully create the buttons.  Links at the bottom of this tut take you to the following lessons...so nice when everything is in one place.

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT WRAP (GIFT WRAPIT)

Gift wrap printables to the max.  And, there's also a matching card and gift tag.  How grand is that?   Don't need gift wrap...use them as background papers.  No one will ever know.

HAVE A GOOD ONE!

VIDEO: PATTERN TISSUE GIFT BAG (PAPER BAG STUDIOS; ROBEN-MARIE SMITH)

What could be better...a gift bag created with stitched sewing pattern tissue...fantastic!  The video is as good as one gets; the bag is beyond that.  Recycling those old patterns adds to the fun.  BTW: If you happen to need sewing patterns, check out thrift stores; they usually have stacks of them.

SUPER SITE: CHAVEZ DESIGNS (ANTOHETTE CHAVEZ)

Lots of good stuff to see and enjoy here.  You'll have an enjoyable visit...

TUTORIAL: WALL ART (CRAFTY INDIVIDUALS; SHANNON SAWYER)

Don't know about you, but I think this is one hot shot creation..  Fun as can be to create and exciting to receive.   Options to the max only add to the pleasure.

TUTORIAL: FAUX LETTERPRESS CARD (NEW ENGLAND STAMPER; ALISON

This card is stunning...perfection.  Although intended as a wedding card, a change of sentiments makes it suitable for other purposes.

SUPER SITE: MY THERAPY, MY CREATIONS; TINA

Regardless of your preferences, you'll find something to admire.  Tina has an excellent array of creations here...each and every one is terrific.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: CHORE BOARD (TODAY'S FABULOUS FINDS; JANET)

Ah, summer has begun...and daily (hourly) reminders to the kids to do their chores is in force.  Give this board a try.  If nothing else, your friends will be envious because you're so organized.

VIDEO: MAGIC ROSE CUBE (JON NAKASHIMA)

Won't even pretend that this rose is created in a snap...or that practice won't be necessary.  BUT, once mastered, you'll find many ways to use this beauty (one of which will be to impress your friends!).

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: BIND IT ALL BASICS (DAN 99; DAN)

Gotta tell ya...you will agree that these are the best possible tut/video combo for a BIA.  On a rating of 1 - 10, I give them a 22.  So drag that contraption out of the closet and start binding.

FREE DOWNLOADS; MAN'S SHIRT BOOKMARK (JINJERUP; CHAN LYNN)

Need a couple of speedy gifts for Father's Day?  Check out these.  Speedy they are...and very useful.

FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED GIFT BOXES (DON'T EAT THE PASTE; SHALA)

If the box you need isn't here, chances are good it's not to be found on the Internet.  This spot is a good  one to stick in your favs...

FREE DOWNLOADS/TUTORIAL: MANILLA TAG AND DIY ERASER STAMP (CREATURE COMFORTS)

Talk about terrific!  Printable manilla tags and a tut for creating a stamp with a pencil eraser.  How much better could it be?

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: FIVE POINTED STAR (EXTREME CARDS AND PAPERCRAFTING; CAROL)

I can't imagine a better tut than this one for this star...providing the templates for the pentagons adds another layer of goodness.  Click here to see how to create this special star.

SUPER SITE: BONKERS ABOUT BUTTONS

Buttons lovers will love this spot...so will those who think buttons are only fasteners. It's amazing how much good stuff can be crammed into one blog.

TUTORIAL: ORIGAMI BOW TIE (HAMBLY SCREEN PRINTS; TIFFANY)

You just never know when you're going to need a bow tie,   This tut shows how easy it is to fold one.

VIDEO: BEAD BALLS (PAPER BEADS; AUDREY)

Although this video shows you how to combine paper beads with other beads to create these beads balls, any combination of small beads can be used.  On the other hand,  paper beads are unique and original.look.  Your choice...

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD: AFTER SHAVE BOTTLE AND RECIPE (VINTAGE IMAGE CRAFT)

Now, this will do it!  Cook up the after shave lotion, bottle it up,  and adhere the vintage label on the front.  How's that for the complete Father's Day gift?

SUPER SITE: INGRID DIJKERS

If you have even the faintest interest in altered books, Ingrid's blog is a Must See. Great stuff here, page after page after page.

Click SUPER SITE (above) to be impressed.

FLAG DAY

FREE DOWNLOADS: HOLIDAY GIFT TAGS (ORANGE YOUR LUCKY; HELEN DARDIK)

Beyond cute!  Print out a slug of these darling tags for your 'planning ahead' stash.

TUTORIAL: MINI PURSE (CARDS N CRAFTS; K LOW)

This little cutie is just the perfect size for candy bits, small trinkets or love notes.  Easy to make and fun to give.

TUTORIAL: PLASTER CASTING IN SAND (SUZY'S ARTSY-CRAFTSY SITCOM; SUZY MEYERS)

This technique opens the door to multiple options...waaay too many to list.  And that translates to a lot of fun.

VIDEO: ACCCORDIAN FOLD MINI ALBUM (CURBY)

No glue, no tape, no stitched binding...and quick as can be.  Bet dad would love finding this album in his Father's Day stash.

Bit of a warning:  There is music during this video.

SUPER SITE: ART - JUST DO IT (THERESE)

Therese's creations are beautiful; you'll like what you'll see here. Be sure to check out the September 29 entry; nope, I won't even give a hint...except that you'll be glad you know how to do it!

Click SUPER SITE (above) and enjoy.

TUTORIAL: PUNCHED ROSE (SELMA'S STAMPING CORNER; SELMA STEVENSON)

Kind of easy to know what this tut is about...wait til you see the finished results.  This rose is about as good as a paper rose could be.  Hard to believe that pear paper punches are the reason.

TUTORIAL: PHOTO TRANSFER THREE WAYS (ART IN RED WAGONS; KIM ANDERSEN)

Think you'll find these techniques a departure from those you've seen before.  Interesting...and the results are stunning.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: FATHER'S DAY MESSAGE BOX (JUST SOMETHING I MADE; CATHE HOLDEN)

Can you imagine a more thoughtful gift for dad?  He'll love it, and you'll love creating it for him.

TUTORIAL: STORAGE FOR DIE CUTS AND PUNCHED SHAPES (THE CAT'S PAJAMAS; LEIGH O'BRIEN)

This quickly created booklet is the cat's meow (sorry...) when it comes to keeping die cuts and punched shapes in order.  Nothing is more aggravating than digging through stuff to find that flower you KNOW is waiting to be used...well, almost nothing...

TUTORIAL: CROCHETED RINGS BRACELET (CRAFT STYLISH; DIANE GILLELAND

This quickie bracelet is so easy to create; you'll whip up a slug of them in no time.

FREE DOWNLOADS: FATHER'S DAY SUBWAY ART (TODAY'S FABOLOUS FINDS; JANET

Perfection!  Exactly what you need for the Big Guy on his day.

VIDEO: HOW TO START A ZENTANGLE (BJHORNBERGER.COM; B J HORNERBER)

Not quite sure how to start a Zentangle?'  This video answers those questions.

EBOOK: LEARN HOW TO CROCHET (CROCHET ME; TONI REXROAT)

This eBook has the basic crochet information in addition to patterns.  Print it or save it on your hard drive...good as it gets!

TUTORIAL: FLIP-FLOP PHOTO ALBUM (PHOTOJOJO)

Bet dad will do a flip when he sees this album.  Fun to create and fun to receive.  Think that qualifies as fun all the way around.

RECYCLE: WATERING POT (FUN IN THE MAKING; HESTER JANE)

I think clever applies...

TUTORIAL: MELTED CRAYONS BACKGROUND (ART JUST DO IT; THERESE)

How about this technique?  Quick, easy, inexpensive...and unique.  Backgrounds never had it so good.

TUTORIAL: DIGI STAMP IMAGE ON CANDLE (JUST ADD GLITTER; HAZEL)

As digis become more and more popular, it's good to know the options offered by those images.  This is a great tut...all your questions are answered.

DIY: RIBBON STORAGE SHELF (THE FRUGAL CRAFTER)

Nothing's better than something that's easy to create, costs a pittance, and solves a major problem...nothing.  Click here to see how it's done.

TUTORIAL: SCRABBLE TILE RING (FIREFLIES AND JELLY BEANS; FAWNDA)

Rings, rings and more rings...one for every finger!  Piece of cake and inexpensive as can be.  Click here to get the nitty gritty.

TUTORIAL: RACHY BIRDS (KRISTIN)

I know, I should hold off on these darlings off til Easter time...can't do that.  Soon as I saw them, I had to post about them.  Stick them in your favs so you'll have them.

PAPERFRIENDLY TO THE MAX!

Think it qualifies?

TUTORIALS: ORIGAMI (ORIGAMI RESOURCE CENTER)

Whenever you have a question about origami, chances are more than good that you'll find the answer here.  The array of topics is as complete as it gets.  Be sure to check out the videos...

FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE POSTCARDS (FRENCH FACTRICE; MARIE REED)

Marie has collected an incredible array of stunning vintage postcards for our pleasure...enjoyment is guaranteed.

SUPER SITE: CARDS 'N CRAFTS (K LOW)

Lots of good stuff here...and lots of great ways to create.  Good and great!

TUTORIAL: BUTTON MONOGRAM (AMERICAN CRAFTS; JEN JOCKISCH)

I really like this.  In addition to buttons, there's a slug of supplies that would be suitable (think recycled costume jewerly).  Think of all the framing options.  Great fun., any old way you want to do it.

VIDEO: DETAILING DIE CUTS WITH MELTED CRAYONS (JUST THREADS; LAURY)

This video is an extension of one posted on May 28.  Click Crayons in the Labels section at the bottom of this post; scroll down to the May 28 video.

There is music throughout the video; mute your speakers if you prefer not to hear it.  There are no verbal instructions with the video, so the speakers can remain on mute during the video.

TUTORIAL: SCORING WITH A SCOR-BUG (OUT TO IMPRESS;JULIE KOERBER)

The lumps and bumps created with this handy little tool produce a dramatic background.  Piece of cake to use, so the going (rolling) is easy.

I'm not sure what the problem is, but this link does not take you to this post on Out To Impress.  Soon as I find the reason, I'll post the correct link.

VIDEO: EARRINGS/RINGS (BLAZER DESIGNS; JULIE FEI-FAN BALZER)

Easy peasy!   You'll never believe how quickly these earrings and rings are created, thanks to Hambly Transparencies.  Click here to see how.

TUTORIALS/FREE DOWNLOADS: POP UP CARDS (RAY MARSHALL)

You're going to flip when you see these pop-up cards...and to make things even better, you won't have a bit of trouble creating the cards because the tuts are excellent.   Outstanding all the way around.

TUTORIAL: PLEATED FABRIC FLOWER (CRAFTAHOLICS ANONYMOUS; LINDA)

Now here's a flower!  Talk about super-sized...

TUTORIAL: FELT FLOWER (THE FICKLE PICKLE)

Another felt flower (the fun never stops!).  Easy,  inexpensive...and if you're got a die cutting machine sitting on your counter, add quick.

TUTORIAL: DORSET BUTTON BROACH (CRAFT POD; SISTER DIANE)

Remember the tut for Dorset buttons?  Here's another use for those oh-so-easy-to-create embellies.   Don't fret if you didn't see that first tut...Diane includes a link to it  in this one.

VIDEO: ACCURATE POSITIONING OF LAYERS (MY MOUSE POTATO DESIGNS; FELICIA SMITH)

If there's a Queen Of Cleverness, Felicia gets the crown.  This video.is only one of her many fantastic ideas.

TUTORIALS: POSITIONING/ MASKING (EAT CAKE GRAPHICS; HOLLY)

Adorable cards and excellent tutorials add up to one great spot ...you'll like what you find here.

TUTORIALS: HOW TO CROCHET (TIP JUNKIE; ANNELIESE)

Think you find the answers here to any questions you may have about crocheting...might even answer some questions you didn't know you had!

TUTORIAL: FLOWER/LEAF BROACH (FLOWER SPARKLE; RUTH M.)

This is a neat technique, and you'll love the results.  Course you know it's not limited to broaches...smaller ones add quite a pop as embelllishments on cards and layouts.

FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED VINTAGE IMAGES/ITEMS (VINTAGE CATNIP)

There is one huge array of downloads here.  Don't stop at the first page!

TUTORIAL: 4X4 BIND IT ALL FLIP BOOK (LISA SOMERVILLE)

When you care enough to give the very best, this book will be on the list.  It's quite a creation, and thanks to Lisa's excellent tut, creating it is easy as can be.

TUTORIALS: PRINT AND PHOTO TRANSFER TECHNIQUES (NON PHOTOGRAPHY; NITSA)

Stick this in your stash...you just never know when you'll get bitten by the transfer bug,

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: DIAMOND FOLD CARD (SPLIT COAST STAMPERS; BEATE JOHNS)

How about this for a new look?  Thanks to Beate, it's a piece of cake to create...and even better to receive.

TUTORIAL: FABRIC CIRCLE FLOWERS (SIMPLY ME: DONNA DOWNEY)

If these aren't the perfect creation to do when sitting in front of the TV, I don't know what is.  Cut (either with scissors or a die cut machine) a stack of the circles, grap a needle and some thread...and away you go.  Do I need to say, leftovers? Big or little, you'll find all sorts of ways to use these blooms.

TUTORIAL: DECORATED UMBRELLA (PAPER, PLATE AND PLANE ; JEROMINA)

No surprise that I placed this woozer on the Over The Top Clever list.  Love it to pieces...and so will you.

TUTORIAL: FOLDED GERMAN BELL (ALL THINGS PAPER; BECKY)

Don't even think of limiting this gorgeous bell to a holiday ornament.  They are too stunning to sit in a box 11 1/2 months of the year.

TUTORIAL: SILVER LEAF MONOGRAM ON GLASS (DIY MAVEN)

Looking for a special gift to create for a special occasion?  Look no further.  This one will do it!

VIDEO/DOWNLOADS: POP UP FLOWER CARD (U STAMP 4 FUN; AMY CELONA)

Expect to hear a lot of OMGs when this card is opened.  This is one fantastic creation...as you'll see.  And to add frosting to the cake (or petals to the flowers), the video and downloads make it super easy to create.