The Crafty Princess Diaries

Tammy Powley’s Crafty Weblog

October 12, 2014
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Haloween, Up-Cyle, Scarves, & Buttons

Carmi’s Art/Life World
Up-Cycle That 50’s Purse With Epoxy Clay!

Halloween Craft Ideas
Halloween is fast approaching. Here are some crafty ideas sure to delight trick-or-treaters of all ages.

Another Scarf?
Watch episode 6 of the Crafty Princess Diaries Podcast.

Art Bead Scene
Take a peek at some of Tari Sasser of Clay Buttons’ beautiful handmade buttons.

Embracing Hope
Cherie paints pictures centered on the theme of hope.

October 12, 2014
by Tammy
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Ch. 3 of Bored By Back Stitch!



Cyndi Lavin’s bead embroidery followers will be happy to know that the third chapter of her latest bead e-book, Bored by Back Stitch, is finally available. Like her other chapters, this one is priced at a bargain, $3! It continues on the journey of bead embroidery and includes four new bracelet projects. Mixed media folks will also find this third chapter very interesting because she includes information on using unique foundation surfaces using pleated silk ribbon, metal mesh ribbon, soutache braid, and chocolate bags.

October 7, 2014
by Tammy
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Episode 6: Another Knitted Scarf?

Thank you for watching another episode of my podcast. This latest episode is about 18 minutes long, and I’ve moved any personal chit chat (for the most part) at the end for those who just want to dig into the crafting goodness. Along with my crafts, you will get to see Lola Belle in the background having a snack 🙂



Here are the show notes:

Craft Hope

Snowdrop Shawl (free pattern)

Felted Christmas Ornaments Video Tutorial

Ravelry.com

Crafty Princess YouTube Channel

October 6, 2014
by Tammy
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Stash, Challenges, and Beads

Carmi’s Art/Life World
There is a brand new and inspired book which Carmi used to “Craft Her Stash.”

Quick Craft Projects Sure to Impress
Anne asked for quick craft projects that look like they took a lot of effort. We can all use a few quick craft projects like that, can’t we?

Art Bead Scene
Check out September’s challenge entries!

Beading Arts
It’s hard to believe that this year’s “Bead Journal Project” is already three-quarters over! Cyndi shares her piece for September, finished just in the nick of time!

Cute Paris Curtains
Cherie makes curtains for her kitchen.

September 28, 2014
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Stitches, Photography, and Chain

A Bead A Day
Some shiny things really get attention! Lisa’s sharing some shiny silvery connectors that look like chain.

Artist Profile: Photographer Taerie Kelly
Taerie is a good example of how people can find their way from being crafters to accomplished artists. She has her first solo show starting this Friday!

Mini Canvas Making
Cherie’s working on some mini canvases to decorate her office.

Carmi’s Art/Life World
The summer goal of hand sewing twelve crazy cuffs was met with this salute to the fleur de lis!

Beading Arts
The final chapter of “Bored by Back Stitch” is now ready and available for download! The topic is “Textured Surfaces”, and features ways to include shibori silk ribbon, metal mesh ribbon, soutache braid, and candy bags in your bead embroidery work!

September 21, 2014
by Tammy
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Teddy Bear’s Scarf Done!



If you watched my latest podcast (episode 5), then you saw the start of this little knitted scarf. I’m not that fast of a knitter, so it felt like this took me forever, even though it’s really not that big. But now that it is done, it was so worth the time. I think he looks adorable with this addition, and now he fits in with the stegosaurus I made for my niece.

September 21, 2014
by Tammy
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Crafting Links: Giveaways, Challenges, and Projects

A Bead A Day
It’s craft night and Lisa’s looking for inspiration! If you have an abundance of quick and easy ideas, check out her post.

Resin Crafts Blog
It is amazing what you can cast in an ice cube tray…check out my super hero weapons!

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
See what Andrew and the rest of the talented participants made for the Festival Lights Challenge.

Giveaway & Baby Box Goodies
Catch the latest Crafty Princess Diaries podcast and get a chance to win a wonderful new beaded bracelet book.

Winter Note Card Made with “Joy” and Homemade Glimmer Mist
This card uses the prettiest glimmer mist Eileen has ever seen. Where can you buy it? You can’t. You make it yourself for mere pennies!

Beading Arts
Cyndi’s gathered up some of the best and most recent jewelry making and jewelry business advice for you from around the blogosphere!

Faith and Art
Cherie muses about faith and painting and growing in your craft.