The Crafty Princess Diaries

Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies

Leftover Halloween candy isn’t exactly a problem, but if you want to do something with it aside from just eating it as candy, try these easy and yummy cookies.

David’s Puzzle

Check out the model Connie’s cousin Cindy stitched for the David’s Puzzle pattern from the Connie Gee’s Designs Etsy shop and learn the story behind the pattern name.

Thumbprint Penguin Bar Towel

Kids can help make these thumbprint penguin bar towels. They make charming housewarming gifts and fun keepsakes for grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Art Bead Scene

Take a peek at our new November challenge!

Crafting Update

Crochet, knitting, jewelry making, catch up on the crafting action from the Crafty Princess on the latest video podcast.

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

Jean reviews a marvelous new book by Nealay Patel, Jewelry Designs with Knitted Wire. It is very original and totally cool!

Beading Arts

Here’s a book review of one of Cyndi’s top picks for Christmas gift-giving this year: DIY Wrap Bracelets!

Beading Arts

Cyndi takes her own advice and finds a wonderful online class to take on crazy quilting…and it’s free!

Art Bead Scene

Take a peek Inside the Studio with Erin!

Super Small Crochet Projects

A little yarn can go a long way when you make items for a Blythe doll.

My Etsy Shop Is Open!

Finally after talking about it for over a year, Terry finally opened her Etsy shop–TappingflamingoBling. She shows some of the things that are in her store like, guitar string ornaments and Christmas earrings. There will be more added to her shop soon, so stay tuned!

Circuit Marker Kit

Have fun & help children learn how electricity works by creating a light-up birthday card with the Dazzly Circuit Marker Kit. It’s an electricity lesson plan!

SAL Diamond Seven

Connie’s added the next section of her free stitchalong. Diamond Seven is ready to stitch! There’s definitely still time to join in so get the charts today.

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

Jean reviews a lovely book on beaded embroidery. What a marvelous holiday gift for the crafty person on your list! Comment on the review to enter the giveaway of this super book!

Two New Patterns

Connie’s added two new patterns to her Etsy shop and she is also running a sale there – find out the code to use to save.

Bewitching Halloween Card

Eileen shares directions for a cute Halloween card featuring witch layered die cut embellishment from the Silhouette Design Store as well as tips for hand lettering.

Halloween Skirt for a Little Girl

Sometimes improvising does not go that well, but it all turned out OK when Sarah decided to make a Halloween skirt for her daughter out of scraps from another project.

Ice Cream Yarn Review!

Who doesn’t like ice cream? What about ice cream yarn?

Jade Knotted Bracelet

This free bracelet tutorial is a good beginning level project or just a good quick one for anyone who loves colorful beads.

Beading Arts

Cyndi just can’t get enough of the color turquoise, and she is sharing a tutorial on making a soft wrap cuff bracelet using her (current) favorite color!

Art Bead Scene

Read Claire’s great interview with Sarah of Slate Studio Supplies, and get a peek behind the scenes at her work!

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

Jean reviews Fast & Easy Earrings,100+ Projects, by Erica Swanson. This book is loaded with earring designs from tons of your favorite artists. You will love the inspiration you’ll get to begin creating your own beautiful earrings!

Christmas Is Close At Hand

Here are a few gift ideas Terry has put together for an individual on her Christmas list. These gift ideas should get your creative juices flowing for some on your list…whether it is for Christmas, Birthdays, Graduations, etc…