DZ Doodles Freebie, Father's Day Altered Art Book, Flower Brooch, Animal Candles, Tiered Trays, Stash Storage, Stretch Before Crafting, Witches Booties, DIY Jewelry Bust, Fork Bracelet, Generational Stamping,

Hello Doodles Followers!

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.

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!!

Basic Grey and My Mind's Eye Canvas Sampler - This beautiful canvas is a blank slate for adding your own colors and embellishments to dress up any room. It measures 8" x 10" and has a printed design. Kit contains: One canvas made of natural spun canvas and a package of Pins and Buttons. Avialable now at My Craft Channel for $17.99

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)

At PaperVine, Lawri McNabb's Baby Book - First Year (Paper Crate) is something to send already filled in for mom and dad (time for them can be pretty short when there's a new baby in the house). You might also want to browse some of her list of other baby album and card projects too!

Folded from graph paper these 6-inch square pieces of origami paper cuts and chopped-up Marthat Stewart magazine, How About Orange followed the excellent instructions Paper Bow Tutorial posted at Let's Create to create make-ahead-bows that are handy at Christmas when the need to mail packages or stack boxes in the car for a road trip are readily available for packages!

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!

This image is a 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: Two Turtle Doves). 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.

FREEBIE NOW! Simply click on image to enlarge, right click on enlarged image and in drop down menu "Save as..." to your digital file. No need for you to request the image via email! :0)

Hope you enjoyed your viewing visit! Diane :0)

DZ Doodles Freebie, Bookbinding Tutorial, Chandelier, Paper Purse, Tin Can Tea Light, Recycled Purse, Yarn Wrap Letters, Storage Unit Designs, Felt Poinsettia Pin, and more!

Hi Doodles Followers!

Isn't this a beautiful stairway view?

Hi again so soon! I seem to be bubbling over with goodies these days -- it could be because May and June are full of so many special events for everyone! With proms, graduations, Mother's Day and Father's Day there's also spring cleaning to be done and revamping interior decor and exterior ... lots of outdoor planting to be done too! So here's a bunch of hodge-podge things I found fun and interesting and thought you would to!

This chandelier project is from "Zelfmaken" a Dutch Magazine. Within the post you'll see the word Sjbloon Kroonluchter (PDF) - click on it to download the PDF pattern print out to use to recreate your own chandelier!

What a different and cute shelf idea!

This is something I've always wanted to do, as I made-a-page, but some of those how-to books I've invested in haven't gone into as much detail as has The Bookbinding Tutorial by James Darrow - JamesDarrowDeviantart.com. This 10-page (print out front/back 5-pages) has to be printed and saved in your files -- I love how I can, at my leisure, create a page as a keeper page and just add it; not at all like creating a page that I dislike in the book and wondering how to remove it without damaging the book if it didn't turn out to my liking!

Jazz up some letters with colorful string-thread-twine-yarn "whatever" is a great way to wrap around letters for a child's decor! What a nice baby shower gift. Using cardboard letters from The Paper Source or Hobby Lobby you just may turn into a darn yarn-wrapping freak!

 Paper Folding Bow photo tutorial.

I have a fondness for purses, especially recycled projects. We Upcycle's grown up purse from juice boxes is inspirational enough to want to create. Although there isn't a "pattern" for the photo's designs I've found some patterns and tutorials that should help you get started ... try it, it's fun!

The recycled purse is one of the ultimate recyling projects, utilizing things like potato chip bags, magazine pages, candy wrappers, juice containers for construction materials using a simple weaving technique, although there are several techniques to doing this, even as simple as basic decoupage. Woof Nanny at the Purse Project not only has some gorgeous purse creations but also includes a few gum wrapping tutorials that will help guide you through the process.

Ricochet and Away has a paper weaving tutorial for a darling purse design ... and so much more, that should give you an idea of how it's done!

Make your own reusable Shopping Bags pattern.

Meggiecat's Paper Purse template patterns.

Free - Free - Free Patterns! You may enjoy using this variety of free, and some to buy, stained glass images on your projects and paper crafting, or scrap pages ... at Darryl's Stained Glass Patterns.

ELEGANT (tee-hee) 'tin can' tea light holder ... "who said baked beans and a naked flame don't mix" by Scott Bedford at What I Made - a blog of quirky art and crafts containing an eclectic mix of illustration, decor, gadgets and tutorials. Create this tin can tea light holder using Scott's download file and tutorial!

IT'S BABY SHOWER SEASON and here are some great products to help you host a fabulous shower or give a memorable gift to help the new mom on her way! This Topsy Turvey Style Diaper Cake (including instructional video link) is only one idea -- scroll down the page to view the video clip from You Can Make This!

Flourishes April stamp release, Hello Baby is another fabulous set by Marcella Hawley. Barbara Anders card (shown) and the rest of the design team listed show you some lovely variations to using this image.

What a lovely planter idea for the overhang on a patio - this unique yet functional project, old chandelier turne planter, is dressed up and put to good use for under 20-bucks by Renee Garner (Miss Modish finding) -- you can find Renee doodling the days away at Wolfie and The Sneak!

One for her grandson Jack's Album methinks ... Jak Heath created this adorable scrap page using the MY MEMORIES SUITE V3 software which in my opinion (hers too) is the best digital scarp booking software on the market with an awesome selection of affordable digital scrapbooking kits!
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Aren't these adorable?! These fun decor pieces are just a few of the 'drawer forms' that were created using Kaisercraft wooden drawers assembled and decorated by Lowri McNabb of Paper Vine with Artful Crafts Fine and Sunny Collection -- all Kaisercraft projects come with a Workshop magazine to inspire you. Kaisercrafts Chest of Drawers - Kaisercraft Medium Square Drawers - Kaisercraft Storage Unit - Kaisercraft Storage Drawers - Kaisercraft Bookend Drawers.

This image is a  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: Gradulations). 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.

Very often while cruising and bouncing, stumbling from blog to blog I come across something I like to call 'plan ahead ideas' (mainly because I'll never find the dang article again when it's around that time to make it). Lil Fish Studios Felt Poinsettia Brooch tutorial is a fun accent piece for your winter wrap lapel! Always a sweet gift to give too! Lisa Jordan gives you step-by-step how-to's and poinsettia pattern to print out to make your recreation easier to do! So go there and print it out now! :0)

Diane :0)

When I lived and worked in Park City, Utah, an old mining town just a ways from Sundance, I really loved the Sundance Festivals. For a wonderful vacation experience you may want to think about the Sundance Summer Festival! You will truly enjoy the atmosphere of Park City and Sundance especially around the Fall season!