July 25, 2015
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If you caught Episode 24 of my Crafty Princess Diaries Podcast, then you know I’ve been falling down the art doll world. The more I learn, the more fascinated I’m becoming. So when I found this video that shows off amazing Blythe dolls that have been re-imagined into little miniature works of art, I had to share. Get a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy!
July 22, 2015
by Tammy
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Time to take a break and craft with me! Come watch Episode 24 of my Crafty Princess Diaries Podcast.
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July 18, 2015
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I have a new giveaway going on to help boost my YouTube subscribers. It is super easy to enter, so watch this 2+ minute video to get all the details and enter to win today!
July 18, 2015
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DIY Crochet Bead and Wire Crochet Necklace
Learn how to crochet wire and beads into a fun, whimsical necklace. Here is the link to my video on how to crochet a chain stitch.
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
So many beautiful creations were made for the latest challenge, Endless Sky. Check out what all the participants made!
Review of Crafting Memories by Tammy Powley
Crafting Memories is the well-known craft author’s first book of fiction and it’s a very good read as career struggles mix with family scandal.
Yarn Review & Subscriber Giveaway
The Crafty Princess takes a look at a popular yarn used for knitting/crocheting baby items and has a YouTube subscriber giveaway in the works.
This free pattern from Connie Gee’s Designs is suitable for cross-stitch, needlepoint, and beadwork. Use the small design to experiment with different flosses or techniques.
Cyndi’s been going to town making Shamballa bracelets! Here she shows you how to make smaller feminine ones using cords and cupchain.
Check out Rebecca’s roundup of ocean-inspired beads for this week!
July 16, 2015
by Tammy
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There are lots of different types of yarns on the market used for making baby items like clothing, afghans, and toys. In this video, I take a look at one from Bernat.
When you watch the video, make sure to head over to my YouTube channel and subscribe. I have a giveaway in the works, which I will be announcing in an up coming video. Subscribers receive automatic email notifications when I post a new video. Subscribe now so you don’t miss out!
July 13, 2015
by Tammy
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Since I tend to go barefoot a lot and mostly wear sandals, it has taken me awhile to warm up to the idea of knitting socks. But I have seen so many beautiful patterns for them, and I got to thinking that I do wear socks when it gets cold inside the house, especially in the evenings when we have had the AC cranking all day. So now, I want to make them.
Of course, this is where it gets tricky because I’m still not that great at reading patterns, and most of the sock patterns I’ve looked at seem to pretty complicated for a beginning knitter. And, of course, I can’t just bop down to my local yarn store because that doesn’t exist in sunny Florida, at least in my part of Florida.
Craftsy has some sock classes, but after reading the reviews, I got turned off. I don’t want to turn anyone else off, just for me sounds like it’s over my head.
So what to do? YouTube it! And I found this awesome video that shows step by step how to make a pair of ankle socks, which is perfect for what I need. Now I just need to order some smaller double pointed needles.
July 12, 2015
by Tammy
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If you have watched any recent episodes of my Crafty Princess Diaries Podcast on YouTube, then you may have seen this shawl popping up once or twice. It’s a very simple pattern, perfect for beginning level knitters like myself (and free on Ravelry) called Das Tuchle. I was using my beautiful Rainbow circulars from Knit Picks, size 8 (5mm) needles, and some of my favorite yarn from Cascade, Heritage Silk Paints in the Water Lily colorway.
Well….I guess I spaced out one night and forgot my project bag in the TV room where we sort of keep our dogs sequestered from other parts of the house and this is what happened! Yikes!
On the flip side, I’m very grateful that the needles and cable are fine. Most of the yarn made it through, though now in a lot of small balls. I’m not sure exactly what I will be doing with the yarn, but I’m preparing to start up the shawl again with some new yarn, hopefully one that won’t be as tasty.
July 12, 2015
by Tammy
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Here are some craft links to enjoy from some of my fellow crafting bloggers. We have a small group that shares links and could use a few more members. If anyone is interested (obviously need to have an active and established blog), feel free to contact me.
Find out one of Connie’s favorite freebie sites that also has quite a nice selection of charts for sale.
Clutter-Busting With Patterned Duck Tape
Can too much color clutter your craft space and crush creativity? Reorganize and coordinate your craft table for less than 5 bucks with patterned Duck Tape.
Take a peek at Claire’s Etsy pics to whet your appetite for this months challenge!
Cherie shows her first step in creating art.
July 10, 2015
by Tammy
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In this brief video (a little over 8 minutes), I show and tell you about an interesting book called Knit Notes that is more than just a book. It’s a crafting design tool.
July 8, 2015
by Tammy
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I saw this on Facebook and then tracked it down on YouTube so I could share it you. This is amazing!