Here are my crafty links for Friday. Hope you are staying dry inside crafting. Boy, Hanna is hitting us hard today, and Ike is on the way!

The Impatient Blogger
What happened to the creative? Madge ponders the homogenization of the craft aisles in this provocative first half of a two part post.

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
This week features two new books releases; Beadwork Inspired By Art and Fashion Trims and we wouldn’t be Craftside without sneak peeks inside! See how to make freeform ribbon cut work embellishments and two jewelry projects inspired by paintings. There are also pictures of the fabulous samples from the book One-Piece Wearables and an origami envelope for last week’s dimensional ornament, or for anything you want to envelop!

Crafty Princess Diaries
Get some power over your crafting with this tie-dyed muslin bag project.

Layers Upon Layers
Where does Cyndi find all those artists that are profiled on Layers Upon Layers? Would you like to be one of them?

Stefanie Girard’s Sweater Surgery
Paper is going under the knife this week at Sweater Surgery with type strips being used as photo corners on ATCs.

About Family Crafts
Find out how to create a fun apple craft using a paper bag and a few other supplies. The finished craft can be used as an ornament, a magnet, or a brooch and it would make a great gift for a special teacher.

About.com Cross Stitch
Connie profiles Melinda Medeiros, the designer behind Medeiros Needlecraft Designs.

Aileen’s Musings
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month! Please take a moment to read more about a worthy project that I’m honored to be a part.