The Crafty Princess Diaries

Tammy Powley’s Crafty Weblog

March 17, 2016
by Tammy
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Madelinetosh Yarn, I Love You

If you caught one of the latest crafting podcasts I filmed of my sister (Tappingflamingo) and me chatting about our current crafting adventures, then you know that I acquired some Madelinetosh yarn for the first time. I have heard so much about this brand, so I had high hopes. But you never really know until you try, right?

While visiting with my sister, we stopped by a yarn shop, and I purchased a skein of fingering weight Madelinetosh yarn in the Vintage Sari colorway and couldn’t help myself but start a project with it the next day. It’s just a very simple triangular shawlette, a mindless project, but I enjoyed working so much with this yarn. I’m not a convert for sure! Here is is finished!


I have a good amount left over, so it may pop up as part of another project at some point. It’s just wool, no silk or other additional fibers, but it feels really soft. Now I just need some cool weather to really enjoy it!

March 13, 2016
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Crafting Tutorials & Reviews

Clasps, Part 1

An easy tutorial on how to make a shepherd’s hook clasp for you jewelry.

Make a Washi Tape Rainbow

To celebrate National Craft Month and St. Patrick’s Day, Sarah experimented with making rainbows out of colored tape.

Some Bunny Time

The Crafty Princess reviews an amigurumi crochet bunny pattern.

Spring Cards: One Layout — 3 Variations

Copy a layout you like. Then make some variations. Eileen used a birthday card layout for a 25th anniversary card and a St. Patrick’s Day card. Think spring!

Beading Arts

Are you a fan of beaded beads?

Stacked Squares

Chanda stitched this model of the Stacked Squares pattern from the Connie Gee’s Designs Etsy shop – and she even dares to show off the back of the project. (It’s very neat.)

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

Jean reviews the very thorough and extremely helpful book, Crafter’s Market 2016:How to Sell Your Crafts and Make a Living, edited by Kerry Bogert. It might change your life in a positive way!

March 6, 2016
by Tammy
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Beads, Stitches, and Crafting Fun

Paper Bead Review

Terry Jeanette, Tappingflamingo, experiments with her paper beads. How do they hold up if they get wet?

Sisters Craft and Podcast

Do some virtual crafting as you watch this fun podcast from the Crafty Princess and Tappingflamingo.

Crocheted Edging on a Tea Towel

Make your kitchen a little cuter by adding simple, colorful crochet borders to tea towels.

Art Therapy with The Artful Crafter

Art therapy ideas to help you weather the flu: craft videos & online classes, sketching, mixed media art that’s not too taxing and lots of rest.

Beading Arts

Cyndi shares a fun and easy method for binding and finishing a small quilt!

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

Jean reviews Rebecca Ann Combs super new book, Kumihimo Jewelry Simplified: Learn to Braid with a Kumihimo Disk–so pretty and fun!

Diamond Fifteen

Connie’s added the next section of her free SAL. There are only 10 more sections to go, but there’s still time to get in on this project!

February 28, 2016
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Craft Link Goodies

Crochet for Knitters: Chain and Single Crochet

Sarah is trying to improve her crochet skills this year, and she’s sharing tips and tutorials for knitters and others who haven’t yet mastered this fun craft.

Everything’s Coming Up Rosy

The latest free chart at Connie Gee’s Designs is Rosy Square and it has blossoms to brighten your day.

My Twinn Doll Art

The My Twinn line of dolls, at one time, were truly works of art no longer available these days.

Book Review: Art & Faith by Cherie Burbach

Cherie’s Burbach’s new book, Art and Faith: Mixed Media Art with a Faith-Filled Message, is a beautifully produced compendium of art narrated by the artist.

Beading Arts

Cyndi shares her tutorial for a small quilt that “celebrates” a life experience 🙂

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

Jean goes off the grid and onto the griddle as she explores a different form of creativity: she reviews a fun new cookbook! It’s The Clever Cookbook,Get-Ahead-Strategies and Tips for Stress-Free Home Cooking !