Weekend Workin'
Getting ready for the Chainlink conference in Buffalo, NY this coming week has essentially eliminated my weekend. Heck, it's okay, I just got back from vacation so no worries. It's going to be a busy week so I have to pack wisely what with the luggage restrictions/fees. I wish we had a more intricate train system! I'm just saying is all...
While I was out of town the black eyed susans decided to bloom! I planted these a couple of years ago and they are slowly taking over the back corner of the yard. Hooray!!!
And for your weekend workin' - here are some cool crafty sites around the web:
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
The cutting goes high-tech by using a Cricut Die Cutting machine to make cool Locked & Loaded fabric patches that go great with a scissor image to make a rockin' jacket.
The Artful Crafter
Don’t toss useful items just because they don’t match. Look at what Eileen did with some freebie ceramic canisters and an old wooden cheese tray.
About Family Crafts
If you are trying to find a unique gift to make and give, why not check out her free printable calendar pages? You can choose from a variety of styles for not only the current year, but also 2010, 2011, and 2012. There is so much you can do with these free calendar pages. Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking creatively...
Aileen's Musings
Aileen has some new art posted for your view pleasure, along with some freebie silhouettes for you to download and use in your art!
Blisstree Arts
Cyndi has a copy of Susan Wasinger's new book "Fabricate" to give away. Learn how to make fabric the star of your projects!
Cathie Filian
Channel your inner diva as you create a dollar store altered tiara!
Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
At Craftside there are some insights from Marc English from the book Good Design, designing with one word from The Crafter's Devotional and a snarky sign tutorial for good die cut letter placement, how to draw fabric characteristics, how to sew a puffy sleeve and a 10-minute tip on using crayons to fix a scratch in wood.
Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy finally got a copy of the book Doublestitch. Is this too over the top for the more mature crochet crowd?
Cross Stitch at About.com
What are your favorite shows and movies to "watch" when you are stitching? Connie lists hers - read other stitchers selections in the comments and add your own.
While I was out of town the black eyed susans decided to bloom! I planted these a couple of years ago and they are slowly taking over the back corner of the yard. Hooray!!!
And for your weekend workin' - here are some cool crafty sites around the web:
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
The cutting goes high-tech by using a Cricut Die Cutting machine to make cool Locked & Loaded fabric patches that go great with a scissor image to make a rockin' jacket.
The Artful Crafter
Don’t toss useful items just because they don’t match. Look at what Eileen did with some freebie ceramic canisters and an old wooden cheese tray.
About Family Crafts
If you are trying to find a unique gift to make and give, why not check out her free printable calendar pages? You can choose from a variety of styles for not only the current year, but also 2010, 2011, and 2012. There is so much you can do with these free calendar pages. Here are just a few ideas to get you thinking creatively...
Aileen's Musings
Aileen has some new art posted for your view pleasure, along with some freebie silhouettes for you to download and use in your art!
Blisstree Arts
Cyndi has a copy of Susan Wasinger's new book "Fabricate" to give away. Learn how to make fabric the star of your projects!
Cathie Filian
Channel your inner diva as you create a dollar store altered tiara!
Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
At Craftside there are some insights from Marc English from the book Good Design, designing with one word from The Crafter's Devotional and a snarky sign tutorial for good die cut letter placement, how to draw fabric characteristics, how to sew a puffy sleeve and a 10-minute tip on using crayons to fix a scratch in wood.
Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy finally got a copy of the book Doublestitch. Is this too over the top for the more mature crochet crowd?
Cross Stitch at About.com
What are your favorite shows and movies to "watch" when you are stitching? Connie lists hers - read other stitchers selections in the comments and add your own.
something to think about for future reference: ship the extra stuff ahead. it might be cheaper than paying the extra, especially if you have a safe place to ship it to (i think even hotels will hold packages for you if you notify them ahead of time). i say screwthe airlines and their new restrictions and extra fees.
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