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DON'T FORGET! TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS MAY 7th - 11th! Also, May and June are "wedding" months and I'll be changing freebie images "without warning" at the bottom of this post up until the end of April for those bridal-wedding-anniversary projects you have in mind! So keep checking back.
Scrapbooking paper decoupaged onto a Dollar Tree Store candle holder. Accented with a decorative key to complete the look. A decor project from CREATED BY JESS. I'm thinking party candlelight accent pieces, especially weddings!
You've heard me calling myself a felt-fanatic, although I haven't been doing much with the stuff over the past several years, this is an inspirational place for me to venture onto - Wee Folks Art Market Place (it's new and look forward to it's growth) ... it's a fun place for not only ideas but crafting supplies, fibers, project packs and kits, art supplies, tools and more.
Scrapbooking paper decoupaged onto a Dollar Tree Store candle holder. Accented with a decorative key to complete the look. A decor project from CREATED BY JESS. I'm thinking party candlelight accent pieces, especially weddings!
This is an awesome "favorite" recipe for Banana Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins that are enjoyed weekly in our house and know that once you make them, you'll enjoy them just as much as we do!! Believe me, they are addictive! Click on image to enlarge, right click your mouse on enlraged image and in drop down menu "Save as..." to your file.
A Mother's Day Fake Book Pages Card, Tag and Mini Album Project! Lisa from Wishcraft shares this stunning Maother's Day book/card project she's made after following a tutorial found on I WANNA BUILD A MEMORY (a paper carpenter's journey). You can watch Tracy's Valentine Fake Book Pages Love Card, Tag and Mini Album VIDEO and actually watch as she puts the pieces together to see her completed project cover to cover. Fake Book Pages project origin, if you have "Google Translate" click on it to read in your language.
These images are freebies for a limited time ONLY and available ONLY via email-request: dzdoodles_freebieimage@hotmail.com for a limited amount of requests ... first come, first served basis. (I don't use the Outlook mailing program so please copy/paste my email address in your "TO:" box email program - in the "SUBJECT" box ask for: Ribbon Banners/Thank You Bunch). Within 24 hours you will receive an image in your email without the watermark - if you don't receive the image, freebie limited availability has been filled and the image is now available for purchase in my Dizzy Designs Store under digital stamps tab. DO NOT ADD THIS IMAGE to your post; making it accessible on your post and state it is a freebie from DZ Doodles; you are permitted to create a project using this image and linking it to this post ONLY. Please, images are offered as freebies, do not pass images out to family, friends, acquaintances, and the likes. Instead send them to this post link on Oodles of Doodles to acquire their own image ... thank you.
There's a few more at the bottom of this post as well!!
Paper Trey Ink April's New Realease Winter Wisteria Collection; ribbon-buttons-ink-felt-cardstock!
These Pretty Potted Violet cookies are just adorably-yummy looking! What a great Mom's Day gift ... and there's plenty more ideas too at the Sweet Adventure's of Sugarbelle.
Create any shape of cookie cutter you desire! This kit, from Kitchen Krafts, includes all the tools and supplies you need, instructions and suggestion booklet too! Also included are recipes and tips for crafts. I can't wait to get mine ... it's in the mail! :0)
Free Crochet Pattern: Easy and Pretty Headband with Button is free for printing (program printer pages "2-3" to print only = 1-page using front and back) from Jenny Likes Yarn. P.S. Leave a thank you!
MOTHER'S DAY ... wondering what to make Mom? How about a traditional gifts like a flower corsage and lockets -- combine the two! Dahlia pin corsage with a secret pocket in back that can hold a photo or message. Megan Reardon's DIY Felt Dhalia Flower Brooch lists the minimal supplies required and show's you how-to create this charming Mom's Day gift in her photo tutorial. 
DIY Party Animal Candles by Jenny ... this idea is just too cute! Using modified plastic animals, a birthday candle mount, and some paint, these holders will enhance the simplest of cupcakes, not to mention cakes, making them beyond special ... and I can imagine a bunch of other "plastic pieces" can also be modified for all types of cake-celebrations!
A CARNIVAL OF TIERED TRAYS! Dollar Tree silver platter, and Glass Tapper Candleholders, 4", Rust-Oleum, Valspar Spray Paints, Super Glue Fix-All Adhesive and a roll of painters plastic to cover your work space by Julie at Joy's Hope! She'll give you the scoop on how it's done!
ARMOUR GLASS ETCHING CREAM: Etched Hand Mirror Tutorial. Available at Walmart stores ... check the reviews!
Have a lot of stash? Organization is the key to keeping your crafting area clean, usable and sane. A simple solution for all that stray ribbon by Mrs. Jones: Use What You Have Organizing: Ribbon will get you started! An idea I will most likely be implementing as my ribbon drawer is an absolute mess ... hmmm, maybe this will give me another drawer to fill with stuff?! Times a waisting, better get started! :0)
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TRY SOME NEW TECHNIQUES: Bleach Stamping by Leslie Turner host of Blockheads Paper Arts Technique Challenge.
Resist Technique by Wendy from Studio 490 - the combinations are endless and the results are really cool!
Emboss and Colour Fabric by Mel from Mel Stampz - "it's so nice to change up and colour something other than paper and outline images for a change."
I was doing a little planning ahead by thinking of things I'd like to do throughout the summer month's to plan for the fall and winter holidays, when what to my wandering eye's did appear but this Basic Grey Altered Witches Booties cutie by Jennifer Beason which includes a supplies list, and boot template to use, and a photo tutorial! I love the funnier-side of Halloween!
15 Easy Duck Tape Projects (RRP $8.99) created by ShurTech Brands - the makers of Duck Tape, is filled with fun and imaginative items to create!
AND here's an update on "my" progress on the chandeleir project from last post using the template that was available ... I've used 3/4" foam board, cutting the template with my craft knife and #11 blade! I had to guesstimate the circular band you'll see danglinging around the top portion; 4-inch outer cut and 1-3/4 inch inner circle. To hold the "five" arms in place I carefully attached them together using a small amount of scotch tape. After measuring the distance of each arm to be equal, I used a tooth pick with glue on it and carefully ran it, both inside and outside, up and down where they were touching, letting it dry over night. At this point the circular piece isn't attached because I have something else planned. I'll continue to update you on my progress! :0)
This old book, turned altered art is simple to create and accented with different pieces of grunge paper, pop cans, washers, and a spinner, and the "gears" embossing folder. A beautiful Father's Day gift-idea done with details of love by Laura of Laura's Papercuts and Paintings, and I just had to share it! Now to find an "electrical" themed book for my father, to start making one for him!
Crafter's Clay Kits from Martha Stewart Crafts is non-toxic and dries without baking in 24 hours. Leave it natural, glitter or paint, seal your designs!
Jewelry is usually kept in a cute box and very often we forget we have this or that to wear. But for those who are more artistic and love sculptural objects here is a lovely idea for all these objects that a woman needs to use every day ... the artistic DIY JEWELRY BUST! No-no-no, you really don't need all the wood and heavy equipment to create your own bust ... instead think about using a thick sheet of foam board, available in different sizes and thickness at many craft and hobby stores, at least 12" x 17" (preferably two pieces cut and layers glued together), ample #11 craft knife blades and craft knife handle, sandpaper, decoupage, paint-ink-stamps-etc., pencil paint brush, cutting mat. Print out the PDF bust template included in the post -- the final dimensions of the bust should be 11" at its widest point and 17" tall. Cut out the template and trace onto your piece of foam board (twice) using a pen or pencil!
Fork Bracelet video tutorial. Take an every-day-item and make it into something interesting. Staci Grissom a DIY fashion and craft blogger made a proper tutorial with a video to guide you through making one too!
You can find a tutorial at Giver'slog to make your own tattoos! Silhouette Printable Tattoo Paper 8-1/2" x 11"/2 sheets. Prices vary from $9.99 to $11.95 for inkjet printing.
Generational Stamping - One thing I miss when using digital stamps is creating various effects like this process, and why I'm still into stamps! Ashley Cannon-Newell of Inspired Papertrey Ink Generational Stamping tutorial video idea - double the number of ink colors shows you how!
SUMMER DAZE SUN HAT by Angela Lea Designs from You Can Make This is a PDF sewing pattern for a child's patchwork hat with an optional flower. Achieve many different looks with this hat pattern: reversible, turn up the brim and pin in place with flower, with or without the band, suitable for boy's too!
Check Dizzy Designs Store for a variety of available patterns!
Stretch before you craft -- Has it ever occurred to you to "warm up" physically for crafting?! Deb Roby, a crafter and personal trainer video shows you simple stretches to release tension in your hands and neck to feel better at Diane Gilleland's Crafty Pod.
How To Make a Chiffon Flower video tutorial from Laliber -- scroll down a bit to RELATED VIDEO to play and view, Learn to Make a Chiffon Chic Flower!
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