June 5, 2016
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Crafting Around the Web

Heart Cutout Card for Dad
Eileen’s flap fold card is just one way to create a manly gift with the downloadable heart cutout card plus shirt & tie templates.

Beading Arts
Cyndi has a wonderful new book to give away: New Connections in Chain Mail Jewelry!

Crafty Princess & Tappingflamingo Podcast Again
Knitting, crochet, scrapbooking (especially after taking a cruise), and yarn are all up for discussion in this podcast.

Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean’s fired up over Discover Torch Enameling: Get Started with 25 Sure-Fire Projects by Steven James !

June 2, 2016
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May 2016 Winners Announced

I announce who won my May 2016 crafting and dolly collecting giveaway!

May 31, 2016
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Disney Frozen Crochet Kit

I unbox and do a quick review on a new crochet kit that includes amigurumi instructions and supplies, Disney Frozen Crochet [Box Set]

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May 31, 2016
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Wine and Dollies (and Doggies)

If you follow any other doll collectors on YouTube, then you may have seen some of the Wine and Dollies videos that various doll collectors have been filming. I decided to join in and talk about the direction my YouTube channel has taken since combining dolls with crafts and what I plan to do in the future with my Blythe doll collection.

May 30, 2016
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2 Sisters Podcast Again: Knit, Crochet, Scrapbook, and More

Crafty Princess and Tappingflamingo are together again chatting it up in this podcast where we show off some finished crochet and knitted items and discuss scrapbooking for a cruise. Pull up a chair and come virtually craft with us.

May 30, 2016
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How to Buy a New Blythe Doll Release

The Takara company releases a new Blythe doll almost monthly and give advance notice to doll collectors to generate hype about the newest doll coming out. In this video, I talk about the unique way collectors go about purchasing these dolls, often before they are actually available.

May 30, 2016
by Tammy
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Crafty Links

Why do you craft?

The Crafty Princess talks about the idea of product versus product in this bead vlog.

Beading Arts

Cyndi has a new tutorial that is perfect for beginners in bead embroidery and basic wirework! It only *looks* complicated.

Snap out of it, jean! There’s beading to be done!

Jean reviews Hubble Stitch, Instructions & Inspiration for this Creative New Lace Beadwork Technique by Melanie de Miguel. It is a lively and fascinating new stitch!

Fathers Day Gift Bag Design

This Fathers Day gift bag — or bagalope — is made from an envelope and then dressed up in a man’s dress shirt and tie.

May 23, 2016
by Tammy
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Bead Vlog: Crafting Process Versus Product

I mainly talk about jewelry making in this bead vlog, but the idea of what is more important, the process or product, is an issue in all types of crafts.

May 23, 2016
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Bead Bargain Box May 2016

I’m still have a blast with my month bead subscription, and here is the unboxing or unbagging (whatever you want to call it) of my May 2016 beads and jewelry making goodies.

May 22, 2016
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Crafting Giveaways, Freebies, and Ideas

Beading Arts

Cyndi is giving away a copy of a great book: 18 Beaded Jewelry Projects You Can Make in a Weekend!

Card Map: Things That Fly or Float

Download your choice of vertical or horizontal version of Eileen’s card map: things that float or fly. Think butterflies, bees, falling leaves or snowflakes. Then follow directions to make cards for many occasions.

Bargain Bead Box May 2016 Creations and What to do with Cruise Freebies

Jewelry creations made with May 2016 Bargain Bead Box from the Bead Box Bargains. Terry also shares an idea to use some of those freebies you get while cruising.

Newsletter

The Crafty Princess Diaries newsletter is back.

Diamond 20

So exciting – only five more to go! Stay tuned for info about the next free SAL. Cross stitch fun!

Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!

Jean reviews Wee Garter Stitch, Must Have Knits for Modern Babies & Toddlers by Vickie Howell–it is sweet and cool, all at once!