The Crafty Princess Diaries

Tammy Powley’s Crafty Weblog

December 14, 2015
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Holiday Craft Links

Recycled Greeting Cards

Ever wondered what to do with all those beautiful greeting card you get? Personally I hate throwing them away, so I upcycle them into cards I can give. Sometimes I even make my own envelopes. Hey! Maybe I should do a DIY video on that!

Snow Glittered Cone Trees

Snow glittered cone trees that don’t snow glitter all over. Here’s a way to create glittered white snow drifts that stay put with heat set embossing powder.

Felt Ornament

Whip up some super easy felt holiday ornaments with this quick how-to video.

Candy Cane Pattern

A sweet treat for the holiday season that will be perfect for a card, gift tag or ornament.

Beading Arts

Cyndi has a round-up of all her book reviews from 2015, and of her top picks in every media for holiday gift giving!

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

Jean reviews a super beading book concerning a brand new technique: Albion Stitch, 20 Jewelry Projects, by Heather Kingman-Smith. This is a wonderful, energizing book for all the beaders on your gift list!

December 6, 2015
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Time for Craft Links!

Art Bead Scene

Check out our last challenge of the year!

My Kentucky Craft Room

Just before Terry Jeanette of The Tappingflamingo sold their home in Kentucky and moved back to Louisiana, she had to take one last video of her craft room. She shows ideas on how to get organized, and hopes she will be able to replicate the same in their new home.

Holiday Freebie

Connie’s posted a new free pattern that reflects the holiday cheer she feels and she’s also offering a great discount in her Etsy shop!

Accordion Fold Paper Angel Ornament

Use up paper scraps to make this accordion fold paper angel. Hang on the tree or use on cards & gifts. They’re quick to make, so why not do a bunch at one time.

Beading Arts

Cyndi has a copy of “Beaded Bags” to give away…just in time for the holidays!!

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

Jean reviews a sweet and gorgeous book by Nicky Epstein: Enchanted Knits for Dolls, 25 Mystical, Magical Costumes for 18-inch Dolls. It is a winner!

Back on the Needles

A simple garter stitch shawl is back on the needles in anticipation of cooler weather coming, some day!

November 29, 2015
by Tammy
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Hibernating Knit Shawl Back on the Needles

I’ve been in the mood to knit lately, so I picked up a simple garter stitch shawl that I put in hibernation awhile ago. My newest doll, Ella, of course had to help. I’m using sock yarn that came in mini-skeins, a set of 5 skeins, that I purchased awhile ago from Leading Men Fibers. This is actually take-two of this shawl project after the first attempt had a short and disastrous run-in with Little Dude.

We had a very brief “cold spell” down here in South Florida recently, all the way down to the 60s, so that reminded me that in a month or so, we may actually get cold enough for me to pull out my knitwear. Maybe by then, this will be done.

Do you have anything on the needles for your to enjoy during the cool weather?



November 29, 2015
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Craft Links to Love

December Diamonds

Connie’s posted the next two section of the free SAL. There’s still plenty of time to get started!

Crochet Pattern Review

Here is a video review of Lion Brand’s free wristers crochet pattern.

Art Bead Scene

Michelle is hosting a challenge – and she wants YOU to play along!

Easy Mold Making for Resin or Clay

Do you know how easy mold making is? Eileen duplicated a 3/4″ diameter metal pendant of a frog on a lily pad after losing one from a 3-piece set of jewelry. Can you tell which of the 3 is the copy?

Beading Arts

Cyndi is giving away a copy of Resin Alchemy, by the fabulous Susan Lenart Kazmer!

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

In her ongoing series of great gifts for the holidays, Jean reviews Heather Powers’ lovely new book, Beautiful Elements.

November 22, 2015
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Time for Craft Links!

Free Christmas-Themed Pattern – with Dolphins

Connie added a new free pattern this week that combines two of her favorite things – dolphins and Christmas. Also, be sure to check out her latest patterns on Etsy.

Art Bead Scene

Claire interviews Kathrin Kniedl – take a peek behind the scenes at her stunning clay work!

DIY Ninja Stars…or Suns…

This video shows you how to make a Ninja Star. Terry made these for a gift exchange on a recent cruise and everyone loved them. One person told her she was excited to use it in her scrapbook of the trip

Get Edgy

This video review talks about a new book for crochet edges.

Jingle Bell Wreath Ornament

Jingle bell wreath ornaments are fun and easy ornament to make from wood curtain rings, hot glue & bells. They make great gift toppers or wearable pins too.

Beading Arts

Cyndi teaches an easy way to start a beaded bag which doesn’t require you to “zip it up” later!

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

Jean reviews a great book for holiday gift giving, Resin Alchemy by Susan Lenart Kazmer. What a fabulous book to own and learn from!