Mid April Weekly Craft Links

egg-carton-bunny Easter craft 2

April’s been plenty rainy so far, but I’m not complaining, rain beats snow every day in my world! If it’s been rainy in your area too, I have some great rainy day craft ideas to share with you this weekend, and a rainy day recipe to go along with them.

There’s plenty of inspiration here from butterflies, to bracelets, and beautiful beaded necklaces. I hope you enjoy checking out all the ideas as much as I did!

Canvas Paper House – Part 2 ~Second part of the canvas paper house Cherie is making for her aunt.

Barbara-MooreWhimsies ~Weekly thoughts and Goings On

Egg Carton Easter Bunny Craft ~A quick and easy Easter for the kids (and it uses up those extra egg cartons).

Kim- Flowers and Art ~Kim finishes her needle-felted bracelet with a flower theme.

Taz’s Corner – Free-Mixed Media Tips and Techniques! Art Journals and More… ~Laura shares tips from her secret stash of techniques and tricks!

Beading Arts ~Cyndi has a copy of the wonderful new book “Endless Sparkle” that she is just dying to give away!

Creative Dreamer ~June is sharing a recipe for Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles…yum!

Eileen – The Artful Crafter ~Eileen made a necklace and earring set using shells gathered on vacation and shares the directions.

Made By Nicole ~If Nothing Ever Changed, There’d Be No Butterflies – this mixed-media art piece was made using the bits of paper trash acquired during the weekend.

Happy crafting! Have a wonderful weekend!

First Week of April Crafty Links

pirate scrapbook page

Yay! It’s April and spring seems to be in full swing here in Ohio. Of course I’m running behind on my craft links again this week! I should be done with vacations and deadlines for a while, so hopefully I’ll get back in the swing of things and get these posted on the weekend. But then again, knowing me, maybe not!

Laura – Taz’s Corner ~Cherie talks about what to buy and what to skip at rummages this summer.

Rummage Sales for Craft Supplies ~Cherie talks about what to buy and what to skip at rummages this summer.

Moore (Gourd)Whimsies ~100th Follower and a Giveaway!

Beading Arts ~Do you like copper and turquoise together? Then you’re going to love this new tutorial that Cyndi wrote up for you!

Pirate Scrapbook Pages ~Fun scrapbook idea for the pirate fan in the family.

Creative Dreamer ~The March Creativity Invitation prompt is to create a journal page, and this month June has shared her techniques to create an entire journal… now she’s giving that journal away. Come put your entry in!

Eileen – The Artful Crafter ~Eileen shares directions for sewing a secret pockets hanger cover. This clever organizer can also be used to organize outfits.

Kim-Flowers and Art ~Kim makes a bracelet out of wool roving. Come see how !!

Made By Nicole ~You’d never guess this pretty spring wreath is made quickly and simply with ordinary paper towels.

Have a wonderful week!

Arts and Crafts Link Roundup~ Hello New Crafters!

daffodils

We have some new crafters who have joined our little group, so I just wanted to take this opportunity to officially welcome them! I also wanted to give you the opportunity to check out some of their cool crafts (and recipes). I’m a little late getting things posted this week. I had a deadline to meet with another project, so I’m running a bit behind!

I definitely found plenty of inspiration in this weeks links and I hope you do too! I don’t know about you, but it’s starting to look a little like spring here! Well, except for the snow we got today, but I have high hopes…

Barbara Moore-Gourd Art
Look how close Barbara’s getting!!!

Made By Nicole
If you like Sticky Toffee Pudding, you’re going to love this easy recipe for Arabian Date Cake!

Canvas Paper House
Step one of a journaling house Cherie is making, using canvas paper and collage.

Kim- Flowers and Art
A Shot of Spring-Kim dresses up her window with a little springtime crafting

Creative Dreamer
Let’s talk paper…Some ideas about what kinds of papers to use for creative journaling.

Eileen – The Artful Crafter
Eileen reviews Chapter 4 of Cyndi Lavin’s eBook, “Every Bead Has a Story”.

Hope you all are having a wonderful week!

Weekend Craft Roundup~ It’s Spring! Edition

Easter basket cake close up

Happy first day of Spring! I hope you all had a fabulous day, and a fabulous weekend! I’m always excited to welcome in the warm weather, and days with longer daylight.

I have some really fun craft links to share with you this weekend, and some yummy treats!

Kim’s Flowers & Art ~Kim’s goal: 30 journal pages in 30 days. Take a look at her progress.

Made by Nicole ~ What to do when paint smears… troubleshooting mixed-media meltdowns.

Moore Gourd Whimsies ~ Barbara has some exciting news to share!

Yet More Ways to Use Up Rummage Sale Fabric ~ Cherie makes the third project from the fabric she bought for a quarter.

Creative Dreamer ~ A background technique for the visual journal journey going on!

Eileen – The Artful Crafter ~ Most silk scarf painting/dying is done with a stretcher frame. But if you don’t want to spend the money on a stretcher and are not planning a detailed design, this easy dye method can yield beautiful results as well.

Beading Arts ~ Cyndi posted a tutorial to show how she made her Bead Soup necklace!

8 Fun Easter Cake and Cupake Ideas ~ Easter’s just around the corner, I share some yummy treats to get you started over at Kid’s Fun Review.

 

Weekend Crafty Roundup

chocolate glitter hearts cupcakes

It’s been a little warmer here the last few days! I’m hoping the warming trend will continue for at least a few more days! I’m sure it won’t stay warm too long, it is still only February, and Ohio…

This weekend I have some fun crafty links to entertain you, keep you warm on those cold winter nights, and a little sweet for your Valentine. I hope you enjoy checking out the links as much as I did!

Eileen – The Artful Crafter
Eileen has some tips – learned from painful personal experience – about how to take care of your muse.

Black and White Afghan
Cherie is making a black and white afghan to help with those chilly nights.

Beading Arts
Cyndi has written the promised tutorial on making beaded buttons with watch faces…fun!

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes!
A last minute cupcake idea for your sweetie or Valentine’s Day party.

Arts and Crafts Roundup Wishing for an Early Spring Edition

knitting and beading

I’m behind again posting the weekly craft roundup links! It was a crazy weekend, after a crazy snowy icy week. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! Now I’m just ready for Spring! Hopefully it will be here in a few weeks.

Here are just a few great links to tide you over through the week. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Eileen – The Artful Crafter
Here’s a peek behind the scenes as The Artful Crafter debuts on Creative Mojo with Mark Lipinski.

Beading Arts
The Bead Journal Project is starting up again for its fourth year! Check out what Cyndi has decided to make each month…

Crocheted Pot Holder
Cherie ponders how many people have crochet and knitting skills these days.

Are you working on any mid winter arts or crafts projects?

End Of January Crafty Links

robot valentines day

I can’t believe it’s almost the end of January already! C’mon spring! Actually just a little warmer weather would be nice. I wouldn’t really want to skip February (as long as I could spend it somewhere warm).

I have some fun crafty links to share with you this weekend. I hope you enjoy checking them all out as much as I did.

Mixed Media Picture Experiment Love this! Cherie tries to change the look of a painting using mixed media techniques.

Creative Dreamer
The first two hearts in a series of six… just in time for Valentine’s Day. And the best part? They’re for you! (More freebies!!!)

Beading Arts
Cyndi put the finishing touches on her beaded postcards!

Eileen – The Artful Crafter
Have you ever crafted by camp light? Come on a crafting adventure with Eileen.

Robot Treat Bag
This little robot would be cute for a robot birthday party, or to hold your Valentine’s Day cards.

Do you have any crafty plans for this weekend?

Crafty Blogger Roundup~ Snow Everywhere Edition

paper dolls scrapbook page

Is it snowing where you live? It seems to be snowing in most of the US right now, except maybe Hawaii!

I’m wayyy behind posting the craft roundup this week! I completely forgot to get it together this weekend!

Here are some warm craft ideas for a cold winter’s day.

Bead Embroidery~ Here’s an idea for bead embroidery that bead weavers will absolutely love!

Earring Craft~ Eileen made some lovely earrings from a kit by Tammy Powley and dubbed it “A Kit that Delivers”.

Everyday Paper Dolls Scrapbook Ideas ~Check out these ideas for using the Paper Dolls Cricut cartridge.

Honest Doc … A humorous story with painting and wool.

Craft Roundup For The New Year

elephant jungle cupcake topper fondant

Happy New Year! I hope your new year is starting as well as ours has. It’s been a little warmer here the last few days, and sunny. I love the sunshine! I miss it during the winter. I’m sure it won’t last, since it is January in Ohio… But I can dream!

I have just a few links to share with you this week. I hope you enjoy checking them out as much as I did!

Beading Arts
Cyndi has finished her last Bead Journal Project piece for the year. Yay!!

Eileen – The Artful Crafter
See the digital scrapbooking paean to “Home” which Eileen created in response to Creative Dreamer June’s December creativity prompt. If you haven’t participated yet, please check it out and join June in the creative fun.

Elephant Cupcake Topper
This fun little elephant shows you that fondant is just like fun play dough for grown ups.

Artsy Blogger Weekend Roundup

rainbow

I hope your weekend went well. It flew by here! We did have a beautiful double rainbow over out house last night. You can’t really see the second rainbow in the photos, but it was fabulous.

I hope you enjoy the rainbows, and the weekend artsy blogger links below.

Homemade Recipe Gift Ideas
Creative ways to share your favorite recipes with family this holiday.

Eileen – The Artful Crafter
When the going gets tough; the tough get going. Have you thought of making a bit of extra money by crafting in your spare time? Read Eileen’s advice to “worried mom” Gina.

CreativeDreamer
A book, repurposed into a journal… and, it’s the November give away! Come see!

Beading Arts
Registration has just opened for next year’s Bead Journal Project! Don’t get left behind!

20 Sweet Thanksgiving Treat Ideas
A roundup of fun Thanksgiving treats your kids will love.