Episode 25 of my Crafty Princess Diaries Podcast is up. Come spend some crafting time with me!
August 8, 2015
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August 8, 2015
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Crafting Around the Web
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
The July selection for the Inspired by Reading Book Club was, “Swamplandia!” by Karen Russell. See what the participants were moved to create after reading the book!
Do You Suffer from Craft Room Envy? Embrace Your Space!
Don’t suffer from craft room envy. It’s satisfying to work with what you have and make it better. See two working craft rooms and their happy owners.
Connie Gee’s SAL Works in Progress
Several stitchers from the Connie Gee’s Stitchers group shared photos of their stitch-along works in progress. It is interesting to see how each stitcher is putting her own spin on the project.
Learn a little about metal wire used for jewelry making in this new video.
Cyndi found a bracelet that she forgot to share in a tutorial! It’s the bracelet that started her on the path to writing her e-book “Arm Candy”.
August 6, 2015
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Video: My 1st Pullip Doll, Fraulein
August 5, 2015
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Video: About Wire for Jewelry Making
In this video, I talk a little about metal wire and how to use it in your jewelry designs.
August 3, 2015
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Crafting Memories!
Woot! I have been mentioning this through all my social media outlets and through my video podcast, but just in case you missed it, my new novel is out and available through Kindle download on Amazon. It is called Crafting Memories, and below is a brief description:
Tess Dudley Forrester finds herself forty, unemployed, and wondering: Had it been a mistake for her to leave her secure job as a craft book editor so many years ago to pursue a career as a teacher? How long will her husband’s good nature last as she navigates depression and tries to reconfigure her career goals? While Tess tries to understand the fickle nature of fate, along the way she discovers a distant family relative’s journal and letters that open up a tragic chapter from her ancestors’ lives, a mother/daughter suicide. At first, this discovery is just a distraction from her own troubles, but eventually, as she digs into her family’s past, she also takes a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she reconnects with her knitting and crochet friends, is tempted by a man who may be the answer to her future in more ways than one, and remembers how much she enjoys the art of crafting, both with her hands and her words.
You can read the preface and first chapter for free if you go over to the listing (here) on Amazon and click on the “Look Inside” option.
August 2, 2015
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Video: Coloring Doll Hair
Barbie gives you an update on my doll crafting experimentation.
August 2, 2015
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Crafting Links Time
Take a peek inside the studio with Mary Harding!
Have you started your Connie Gee’s SAL project yet? The borders were posted last week and the first section has been added as well. Join the Connie Gee’s Stitchers Facebook group for more info.
Another Little Table Transformation
Cherie makes over a little side table.
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Andrew was asked to make a special ring. See how it turned out!
Have you wanted to try to crochet cute stuff toys but weren’t sure where to start? Here’s a quick tip for you.
Magnolia and Driftwood Arrangement
How to make paper magnolia flower and bud, then arrange them on a piece of driftwood. Finish the arrangement with a hummingbird perched on a petal to drink the flower’s nectar.
Beading Arts turned 10 this year, and Cyndi looked back to see which have been the all-time most popular tutorials she has posted over the years!
August 1, 2015
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Video: Doll Craft Experiment Part 1
I picked up some dolls from a local thrift store and have plans to do some craft experimenting on them. Here’s a little video showing you my doll score!
July 29, 2015
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Video: Amigurumi Tip 1
This is the first tip in a video series I have in the works. Enjoy! And feel free to add your own tips in the comments.
July 26, 2015
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Come by for Crafting Links
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Check out Andrew’s new bronze creations and find out what he plans to do with them!
Enjoy some fun amigurumi & learn about a few crafting giveaways.
Connie has started up a free SAL. Join the Connie Gee’s Stitchers group on Facebook to share your progress photos. Find out how to get started.
Silhouette Studio – Tedious Tasks Made Easy
Silhouette Studio conquers two card making issues. Two-sided projects don’t align well with desktop printers. Many pieces mean tedious cutting & varied results.
Meet Julie of Uglibeads, one of our fantastic new Art Bead Scene contributors (and FYI, her beads are the opposite of ugly!)
Cherie transforms an old table into a fun piece for the living room.
Make a teeny tiny little bead embroidered pendant! It’s fast, easy, and a great way to try stitching with the smaller seed beads.