November 9, 2014
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I’m being initiated into Instagram, meaning I took the plung and joined last night. I finally got an iphone, upgrading from a very, very old Android, so I’m learning the ropes still. But, please, if you like any of the following topics – crafts, dogs, cats, or makeup – come follow me over there: http://instagram.com/tammypowley
November 2, 2014
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This is why you have not seen much crafting on my weblog lately…..My latest book is “this close” to publication. While I have had a number of academic articles published, this is my first venture into publishing an academic book. My co-author and I have had this in the works for about two plus years, and we are now at the fun part of doing tasks like proofing and compiling an index. Maybe you have been under the impression that creating book parts like an index is not that fun to do. Well, you are totally right! It is like watching paint dry, but it is one of the non-glamorous parts of writing, one of the “you go to do what you got to do” chores that is an important part of the finished project. I’m going to allow myself a little yarn time today, and then I’m back at indexing…search, type a number, comma, search, type a number, comma….Joy Joy!
October 26, 2014
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Jewelry artists tackle the same materials and come up with creative results
Andrew hosts design challenges on his blog. Check out the different approaches each participant took in the reveal for the Royal Feather kit!
A Bead A Day
Is it possible to live a sparkly dream? Lisa says, YES! She’s sharing some exciting Swarovski news this week.
Art Bead Scene
Color Palettes featuring the Art Beads of Margit Boehmer. Bright, Beautiful and not to be missed!
Postcard Art Inspired by Desiderata
Is anyone not inspired by Max Ehrmann’s Desiderata? Eileen signed up for a postcard art Desiderata theme swap and couldn’t stop at just one.
Episode 7: Addicted to Amigurumi
Enjoy some amigurumi goodness in this seventh video podcast from the Crafty Princess Diaries.
John 3:16 and Art
Cherie uses the Bible verse from John 3:16 as inspiration for art.
Carmi’s Art/Life World
A pocket watch becomes a pendant with Pebeo paints, a rub on and resin.
Beading Arts
Cyndi has a fabulous Czech bead giveaway going on this week! All are welcome to join in!
October 25, 2014
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October 21, 2014
by Tammy
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After watching this to make sure I get all the URL for my show notes, I noticed that I say “I won’t go into detail” about a billion times! I also did not mention the type of yarn used or pattern for the shawl I’m wearing, but you can get the info on this other blog post. I love this yarn!
This podcast is about 35 minutes long and covers a lot of territory from what I’m crafting to shameless self-promotion at the end, so I here are some time-stamps in case you don’t want to watch the whole thing and/or want to jump around to various parts of the podcast:
Show URLs:
Crafty Princess Youtube Channel
Crafty Princess Diaries Facebook Page
October 20, 2014
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October 19, 2014
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With this guy, I opted to change the tail out, but otherwise, I followed the same design as the first. I think the other thinner tail is cuter, but with this larger tail, he can stand up on his own.
October 19, 2014
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Homemade Halloween Cupcake Topper
Make these darling Halloween cupcake toppers to delight the kids. Just grab the free printable and have fun.
Art Bead Scene
Art Bead Scene Editors take the October Monthly Challenge using Milton Avery’s painting Autumn as inspiration.
A Bead A Day
Think it’s okay to go crazy with sparkle? Lisa does too! Stop by A Bead A Day to see her latest find!
Taking a Fall Drive
Cherie uses the colors of fall as inspiration for some new pictures.
Beading Arts
Learn how to make the very popular wrap-style bracelets that you see everywhere these days!
Carmi’s Art/Life World
Fun saying in resin filled bottle caps will make you smile today.
October 18, 2014
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I received a nice little surprise in the mail the other day, three copies of Beading for Dummies in Spanish! You won’t see my name on the cover because I worked as the “creative consultant” on it. This was the first Dummies book I worked on, and later came Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies
October 17, 2014
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In the center is another Blair the Bunny. This one is going to be on the smaller side than many of the previous bunnies I’ve made because I’m using sport-weight yarn and a G hook.
Finally, as I mentioned in episode 6 of the bi-weekly podcast, I started up another knitted scarf. I am using some yummy super soft baby alpaca yarn in a light purple colorway. I’m kind of just winging it, doing mostly knit stitch with the occasional purl thrown in here and there. Of course, I dropped a stitch a few rows back, so now I need to figure out if I’m going to press on or attempt to fix it. I’m leaning towards fixing it because this scarf will probably be a holiday gift for someone.
Three projects is a good number for me. I know it may seem to a non-crafter that I may not be focused, but each project has its purpose as far as when it is a good time to work on it or when it is travel-sized or not. For seasoned crafters, three projects is really a small number of WIPs!
