The Crafty Princess Diaries

DIY Dreamcatcher from Crafty Leftovers

It’s always fun to use what you have lying around for a new project, and this dreamcatcher uses a mason jar lid, some yarn and beads for a cute and meaningful craft.

Get Diamond Eight Today

Connie’s posted Diamond Eight, the next section of the free 2015-6 SAL from Connie Gee’s Designs.

Art Bead Scene

Take a peek at the beautiful palette that Heather has pulled from this month’s challenge to inspire you!

Beaded Lanyards

Terry shows some of her new lanyards from her Etsy shop. These fun pieces have a duel purpose, not only can they be worn as a lanyard, but also as a long necklace, short necklace or bracelet.

Crochet a Flamingo

In this video review, the Crafty Princess looks at a crochet pattern for a cute flamingo named Gordon.

Color Scheme Creation

Three popular online applications for creating a color scheme. Fine-tune one, create one from an image or just have fun playing with color.

Beading Arts

When you’ve made a fancy necklace, sometimes you just need to pair it with a really super-simple little pair of earrings… Come learn how to make them in about 10 minutes!

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

Jean reviews a how-to book of quick-to-knit, soft and fluffy, chic and fabulous cowls!

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!