See this at: hgtv.com| Added on 05/30/09

As a little girl Andrea Jackson of Indianapolis, Ind., and her brothers helped their Dad customize and restore 1950s classic cars in his auto factory....

See this at: blog.creativekismet....| Added on 05/29/09

By special request, here is a quick little tutorial on the art of easy rubber stamping. Supplies: #2 Pencil, ball-point ink pen, linoleum cutters, paper, ink pad and rubber printing block. 1. Draw your image onto a piece of paper with #2 pencil. When... See more

By special request, here is a quick little tutorial on the art of easy rubber stamping. Supplies: #2 Pencil, ball-point ink pen, linoleum cutters, paper, ink pad and rubber printing block. 1. Draw your image onto a piece of paper with #2 pencil. When you are happy with your image, go over again with pencil to make sure the lines are strong and dark. If you want to do a very simple image, you can draw directly onto the rubber printing block with a pen and skip to step 4. 2. Now transfer this image onto the rubber printing block by putting image face down onto block and rub with pencil. You will have a backwards image. This is especially important when using images with words, letters or numbers. 3. Once the image has transferred, go over penciled lines with ink pen. This will give you a good image to carve around. 4. Now start carving using the smallest cutter (size 1) and carefully go around all the lines. Make sure you have good light and a steady hand. You don’t want to loose a nose,... See less

See this at: allsorts.typepad.com| Added on 05/29/09

Well, as they say... the best laid plans, etc. etc. I am as unprepared for Christmas as I am to create this post, but it is now or never. I see some amazing bloggers have it all under control, and are now enjoying the holiday activities with what... See more

Well, as they say... the best laid plans, etc. etc. I am as unprepared for Christmas as I am to create this post, but it is now or never. I see some amazing bloggers have it all under control, and are now enjoying the holiday activities with what appears to be a relaxed and contented mood. Oh my, that's not the case here. I'm totally scattered... happy... but scattered! Anyways, I created a pattern for a little pair of elf-sized clogs but I haven't had time to sew one up. I based it on these darling little things, which appeared in a photo in last years' Marie Claire Idees: Aren't they cute? I zeroed in on them immediately, but unfortunately there was no pattern, so I noodled around until I came up with a reasonable facsimile. It works in paper but I haven't tried it out in felt. But I knew somebody out there could use a last-minute Christmas project, and next week would be too little, too late. So here is the pattern, and you get to use your imagination in coming up with the... See less

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 05/29/09

When clothes need mending, reach for this book—its felt pages are designed to keep sewing supplies organized. Devote one page to extra buttons that...

See this at: pennysanford.typepad...| Added on 05/29/09

Hi Penny I LOVE your heart shaped yo-yo circle! That's just brilliant! I have loved making yo-yo circles ever since I was a little girl, and I do all kinds of things with them. I posted a pic of one of the vests that I have made using yo-yo circles:... See more

Hi Penny I LOVE your heart shaped yo-yo circle! That's just brilliant! I have loved making yo-yo circles ever since I was a little girl, and I do all kinds of things with them. I posted a pic of one of the vests that I have made using yo-yo circles: http://www.hankeringforyarn.com/cross-currents-vest-workshop/ :) See less

See this at: pinkchalkstudio.com| Added on 05/29/09

Switchplates were the March 2008 theme for my Out of the Box creativity challenge. I took some in progress photos but not a full-blown tutorial. I even forgot to take a stylized photo of the one I traded that night, very unlike me! Fortunately making... See more

Switchplates were the March 2008 theme for my Out of the Box creativity challenge. I took some in progress photos but not a full-blown tutorial. I even forgot to take a stylized photo of the one I traded that night, very unlike me! Fortunately making these are extremely addictive so I had plenty more for that purpose. Guess which is Leil’s and which is Caitlin’s? Feel free to ask questions about missing steps. I used a standard white plastic switchplate for the base, Yes! paste and Mod Podge Gloss Lustre. I started off trying to use Mod Podge as both the adhesive to attach the fabric and as the top coat. Everything slipped around so I changed to Yes! paste for attaching the fabric. It provided just the right amount of tack to keep things in place. The other construction element I experimented with was the center hole. I tried cutting a slot in the fabric and bending back the wings to paste them to the backside, a standard technique when using paper or contact paper. I wasn’t satisfied... See less

See this at: velvetstrawberries.t...| Added on 05/29/09

So pretty! My dad - of all people - once showed me how to do that pulling-thing (guess I'm descriptive today, too!) to roll the edge of crepe paper. He apparently helped decorate the high school gym for quite a few dances in his day. Thanks for a... See more

So pretty! My dad - of all people - once showed me how to do that pulling-thing (guess I'm descriptive today, too!) to roll the edge of crepe paper. He apparently helped decorate the high school gym for quite a few dances in his day. Thanks for a great tutorial - I'm glad you might be posting more, because I really enjoy your blog. See less

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 05/29/09

1. Select a sketchbook for your artist's organizer; measure the sketchbook. Add an inch to the height. Double the width, and add 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches...

See this at: diynetwork.com| Added on 02/05/09

* Remove the handle from the box. * Lay the box flat and make a template with translucent paper if your fabric is a large print to get optimum...

See this at: modishoppe.com| Added on 02/02/09

**Note: this item is headed off to a photo shoot- will be available to purchase once it returns! :) These cute little robot pouches will gladly house your goodies in their bellies- feed them your cel phone, ipod, change, cosmetics- anything you need... See more

**Note: this item is headed off to a photo shoot- will be available to purchase once it returns! :) These cute little robot pouches will gladly house your goodies in their bellies- feed them your cel phone, ipod, change, cosmetics- anything you need to carry! Lovingly handcrafted out of silver or gold vegan-friendly vinyl, they feature sparkly bellies, big blue eyes, a zipper mouth and yes, even a little red heart. Fun and helpful, these pouches are sure to garnish compliments galore! Each measure 3" x 5 1/2" x 3" color: silver - 1 available color: gold - 1 available See less

See this at: blog.craftzine.com| Added on 02/01/09

CRAFT: The 2nd Year Box Set In this special limited re-release, all 4 Volumes of Craft's second year are combined in a Special Edition Boxed Collector's Set. Box slip case is included in this set. Fashioning Technology by Suyzi Pakhchyan Take your... See more

CRAFT: The 2nd Year Box Set In this special limited re-release, all 4 Volumes of Craft's second year are combined in a Special Edition Boxed Collector's Set. Box slip case is included in this set. Fashioning Technology by Suyzi Pakhchyan Take your craft projects to the next level with "smart" materials where you can create accessories, housewares, and toys that light up, make sounds, or do even more! Available now in the Maker Shed. CRAFT Newsletter Sign up for our bi-weekly CRAFT newsletter that covers popular topics from the blog! You can also see the archive of past newsletters. See less

See this at: craftster.org| Added on 02/01/09

Some good friends of ours just got engaged AND they bought a house and move in on April 1st. They have a thing for Christmas tree ornaments, so I...

See this at: cutoutandkeep.net| Added on 02/01/09

* If you are making this without the aid of an iPod the 3g measurements are as follows- Height: 2.75" Width: 2.06" Depth: 0.26" Screen- 1.25" H x...

See this at: blog.craftzine.com| Added on 02/01/09

CRAFT: The 2nd Year Box Set In this special limited re-release, all 4 Volumes of Craft's second year are combined in a Special Edition Boxed Collector's Set. Box slip case is included in this set. Fashioning Technology by Suyzi Pakhchyan Take your... See more

CRAFT: The 2nd Year Box Set In this special limited re-release, all 4 Volumes of Craft's second year are combined in a Special Edition Boxed Collector's Set. Box slip case is included in this set. Fashioning Technology by Suyzi Pakhchyan Take your craft projects to the next level with "smart" materials where you can create accessories, housewares, and toys that light up, make sounds, or do even more! Available now in the Maker Shed. CRAFT Newsletter Sign up for our bi-weekly CRAFT newsletter that covers popular topics from the blog! You can also see the archive of past newsletters. See less

See this at: blog.craftzine.com| Added on 02/01/09

Stacy from Little Birdie Secrets created felt versions of monsters that her children drew and includes instructions for how to make your own felt monsters. Related Children's Drawings into Photographs From the pages of CRAFT:06 Hand-Sewn Free-Range... See more

Stacy from Little Birdie Secrets created felt versions of monsters that her children drew and includes instructions for how to make your own felt monsters. Related Children's Drawings into Photographs From the pages of CRAFT:06 Hand-Sewn Free-Range Monsters by Moxie, pgs 60-67. Preview the project in our Digital Edition or subscribe to CRAFT Magazine now for just $34.95 (US) a year! See less

See this at: allpeoplequilt.com| Added on 02/01/09

Designer: Leah Anderson Photographs: Greg Scheidemann 9 pairs of jeans (blocks) 2/3 yard hot pink batik (binding) 3-3/4 yards backing fabric 66x76-inch batting Yarn: bulky-weight fuchsia, worsted-weight hot pink and silver metallic Finished quilt:... See more

Designer: Leah Anderson Photographs: Greg Scheidemann 9 pairs of jeans (blocks) 2/3 yard hot pink batik (binding) 3-3/4 yards backing fabric 66x76-inch batting Yarn: bulky-weight fuchsia, worsted-weight hot pink and silver metallic Finished quilt: 60-1/2x70-1/2 inches Finished blocks: 10 inches square; 10x20-inch rectangle Unless otherwise specified, quantities are for 44/45-inch-wide, 100% cotton fabrics. All measurements include a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. All jeans are not created equal; therefore, jeans in different sizes will yield different amounts of denim. Although the number of jeans you use will depend on their sizes, the nine pairs called for in the materials list should yield enough denim and color variations to make an eye-catching throw. To add the most contrast to the quilt top, be sure to include a variety of washes in the finished blocks. See less

See this at: blog.craftzine.com| Added on 02/01/09

CRAFT: The 2nd Year Box Set In this special limited re-release, all 4 Volumes of Craft's second year are combined in a Special Edition Boxed Collector's Set. Box slip case is included in this set. Fashioning Technology by Suyzi Pakhchyan Take your... See more

CRAFT: The 2nd Year Box Set In this special limited re-release, all 4 Volumes of Craft's second year are combined in a Special Edition Boxed Collector's Set. Box slip case is included in this set. Fashioning Technology by Suyzi Pakhchyan Take your craft projects to the next level with "smart" materials where you can create accessories, housewares, and toys that light up, make sounds, or do even more! Available now in the Maker Shed. CRAFT Newsletter Sign up for our bi-weekly CRAFT newsletter that covers popular topics from the blog! You can also see the archive of past newsletters. See less

See this at: craftchi.com| Added on 02/01/09

Stamped Bib » It’s easy to design your own scrapbook paper in PS to use for journaling or scrapbooking. It’s very similar to the lesson about how to create your own digital fabric here. There are a few extra tips such as how to create a brushes more... See more

Stamped Bib » It’s easy to design your own scrapbook paper in PS to use for journaling or scrapbooking. It’s very similar to the lesson about how to create your own digital fabric here. There are a few extra tips such as how to create a brushes more efficiently. This process is also less about pattern and more about randomness, although you could certainly create paper that was more structured in pattern. See less

See this at: craftstylish.com| Added on 02/01/09

Now, what kind of floss to use? Here, you can see several options: from left to right, they are pearl cotton, crewel wool, and six-strand embroidery floss (six strands, three strands, and two strands). As you can see, the thinner the floss you use,... See more

Now, what kind of floss to use? Here, you can see several options: from left to right, they are pearl cotton, crewel wool, and six-strand embroidery floss (six strands, three strands, and two strands). As you can see, the thinner the floss you use, the more those holes in the paper show. So I like to stick to thicker flosses when I stitch on paper. See less

See this at: craftstylish.com| Added on 02/01/09

We dare you to make your own gifts and decorations this holiday season! Find inspiration and exciting how-to projects to get you through the holiday season in DIY style. Look forward to: * Crafty gift ideas * Home décor projects * Craft Alongs with... See more

We dare you to make your own gifts and decorations this holiday season! Find inspiration and exciting how-to projects to get you through the holiday season in DIY style. Look forward to: * Crafty gift ideas * Home décor projects * Craft Alongs with Linda Permann and Tina Hilton * Surprise giveaways * Dare to Make It journals * And much more... See less

See this at: rubberstampingfun.co...| Added on 02/01/09

Get ready to have a blast making custom rub-on transfers. We spent hours researching the best way to make smudge free, rub-on transfers that could be used in scrapbooking and rubber stamping craft projects. We had a wonderful time using computer... See more

Get ready to have a blast making custom rub-on transfers. We spent hours researching the best way to make smudge free, rub-on transfers that could be used in scrapbooking and rubber stamping craft projects. We had a wonderful time using computer fonts to create titles for scrapbook pages as well as unique rub-on embellishments for our homemade cards. This fast, inexpensive technique can be used to make some incredibly wonderful designs for your next project! Supplies: 1 Copier Transparency Fine Mist Hair Gel (LA Works Mega Hold) Hairspray Hair Dryer Ink Jet Printer Instructions: Step 1: Spray the fine mist hair gel on the transparency. Holding the film a few inches from a mirror allows you to see if you have a good even coverage over the film. Only spray enough to cover the film completely. You don’t want the gel to “run” down the page, yet you need enough gel to cover all areas of the film Step 2: Using the hair dryer, dry the gel to the transparency. It should only take between 20-45... See less

See this at: thesmallobject.com| Added on 01/31/09

* 1. Tootie | August 8th, 2008 at 10:48 am Holy Smokes!!! My beau and I are scrabble junkies…he always plays upside down. Such a simple idea, why didn’t I think of that! We’re pretty serious about scrabble too…the word Jeep has stirred up some... See more

* 1. Tootie | August 8th, 2008 at 10:48 am Holy Smokes!!! My beau and I are scrabble junkies…he always plays upside down. Such a simple idea, why didn’t I think of that! We’re pretty serious about scrabble too…the word Jeep has stirred up some heat!!! Good Luck on your game. * 2. Tiffany Harvey | August 8th, 2008 at 3:59 pm Good usage! Our board actually already has one built in, I guess it is the ‘deluxe’ edition. (You can lift off the board and store everything inside of it, even room for the dictionary) The turning makes it so much nicer. * 3. Cass Ward | August 8th, 2008 at 5:46 pm Great idea we need some of those under lots of board games * 4. Amanda | August 8th, 2008 at 7:08 pm Pure freaking genius. * 5. Trina | August 8th, 2008 at 8:04 pm Not nearly as aesthetically pleasing as your elegant solution, but I still highly recommend the big ol’ plastic deluxe edition with the built in lazy susan and the cozy little spots for letters so they don’t go crazy while you turn the board.... See less

See this at: craftchi.com| Added on 01/31/09

Here’s a nice, easy way to print wrapping paper or even fabric. I don’t know whether these would be considered relief or collagraph prints, maybe both. You could also carve a wooden rolling pin if you desired. But this way I can remove the cork and... See more

Here’s a nice, easy way to print wrapping paper or even fabric. I don’t know whether these would be considered relief or collagraph prints, maybe both. You could also carve a wooden rolling pin if you desired. But this way I can remove the cork and reuse the rolling pin. Anyway, here’s what’cha need to make some rolling pin prints: Materials: - Rolling Pin (got mine at Ikea for a few bucks) - if you get a wooden one like mine, you may want to seal it, but I just left mine au naturale. You could also use PVC pipe or cardboard mailing tube if you want thicker/thinner cylinder See less

See this at: cocoknits.com| Added on 01/31/09

You can use any kind of fabric for this, even t-shirts or bedsheets. In this example I'm using plain muslin bed sheets from IKEA ($1.99 for a twin size). To make strips for a #19 needle, cut slits about 1 1/2" apart across the bottom. For Really Big... See more

You can use any kind of fabric for this, even t-shirts or bedsheets. In this example I'm using plain muslin bed sheets from IKEA ($1.99 for a twin size). To make strips for a #19 needle, cut slits about 1 1/2" apart across the bottom. For Really Big knitting on a #35 needles, cut them 3" apart across the bottom. Rip from each slit so you have a pile of strips like this: Now cut slits in each end about 1” long like this: So now you have strips with slits in the end. Feed the end of one strip through the slit in the next strip: Make sure that as you form a ball, you always poke the end of the strip attached to the ball through the slit first! Like this: Now take the other end of the strip (not attached to the ball) and feed it through the remaining slit, like this: Now carefully pull on the strip you just fed through the slit…keep pulling and you’ll get this: Pull a little more until they are snug like this: Ta-da! Keep doing that and you’ll end up with a big ball of rag yarn: If you... See less

See this at: instructables.com| Added on 01/29/09

Here are the materials your will need for this project. - 5 3.5" floppy disks (duh) - drill - 5/32 drill bit - zip ties - piece o wood (for drilling...

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 01/27/09

1. Cover one side of the mat board with adhesive paper (or spray adhesive). Peel off remaining protective backing, and adhere a piece of decorative...

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 01/27/09

1. Fold a piece of construction paper into a card (our card is a 5 1/2-inch square), or use a blank pre-made card. Using scissors or a heart craft...

See this at: marthastewart.com| Added on 01/27/09

Colorful pinwheels, made out of coordinating sheets of origami or lightweight paper, stand tall against a blue summer sky, poised to whirl at the...

See this at: re-nest.com| Added on 01/27/09

Our recycling is full of junk mail and election flyers. Hating to see all that colorful and heavy card stock paper just go to waste, we decided to...