The Best FREE Craft Articles

The Spotlight Is On FREE Crazy Quilting, Embellishing, Applique & Quilting Patterns, Projects, and Tutorials for Binders and Purses

2009-11-18T05:29:00.001-05:00

The Spotlight Is On FREE Crazy Quilting, Embellishing, Applique & Quilting Patterns, Projects, and Tutorials for ATC's and Fabric Pins"

2009-11-14T06:45:00.000-05:00

Our Linda Walsh Originals Punkin Ornaments Are In The How To Halloween E-Book From Favecrafts.com

2009-10-15T14:34:00.000-04:00

It's almost time for HALLOWEEN and we've got great news to tell you.

First, our Linda Walsh Originals Punkin Ornaments e-pattern was included in the "How To Halloween: Projects from Bloggers E-Book By The Editors of Favecrafts.com ." How great is that?

Secondly, the "How To Halloween: Projects from Bloggers E-Book By The Editors of Favecrafts.com" is a free e-book that is chock full of wonderful ideas for Halloween decorating, costumes, and pumpkin crafts.

Here's what the editors of Favecrafts.com have to say about their e-book:

Scare your friends and family with a spooktacular Halloween costume. You only have a few weeks left to plan your party or make your costume, so get cracking. Homemade Halloween costumes are great as you can save money and create whatever you wish. Make your costumes and decorations this year with some great decorating ideas from bloggers like you.

The e-book is in .pdf format so all you need to do is CLICK HERE or click on the picture above to download the e-book.

I hope you enjoy all the Halloween projects. Please make sure to check out our Punkin Ornaments on page 41. Enjoy!

Halloween Ideas from Bloggers eBook

Copyright 2009 by Prime Publishing LLC

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

Trademarks are property of their respective holders. When used, trademarks are for the benefit of the trademark owner only.

Published by Prime Publishing LLC, 3400 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 – www.primecp.com

A HUGE Win-Win For Artists and Crafters at Zibbet.com - By Linda Walsh

2009-09-15T06:13:00.000-04:00

Zibbet.com just keeps getting better and better for small business artists and crafters on the web. They have revised their fees and rates structure such that it is TOTALLY FREE for artists and crafters to have a shop with up to 25 items in it. There are NO monthly fees, NO annual fees, NO lifetime fees, and NO per sale fees. It's a HUGE win-win for artists and crafters who have a small amount of products to sell.

They have a premium account now that costs a small monthly fee and allows you to customize your shop with different colors and to add html widgets to the sidebar - which is a big plus. I added my Facebook widgets, Twitter widgets, my Linda's Blog widget, and button banner links to my other websites. I could have added anything I wanted as it has html code features.

Plus, for the premium account there is an incentive for referrals such that by referring a certain number of other sellers to Zibbet.com you can get a free premium account for life. How great is that? If you'd like more information please CLICK HERE.

Zibbet.com is so easy to use and so easy to add products to. I just LOVE it.

Zibbet.com just keeps getting better and better. It's a BIG win-win for small business artists and crafters.

If you'd like to visit my LindaWalshOriginals premium shop please CLICK HERE or click on the banner below:

2 Piece Plaster Mold Tutorial/Pictorial by Sue McFadden of Sue McFadden - Original Felt Dolls

2009-07-21T06:51:00.001-04:00

Last May 2009 I had the pleasure to interview Sue McFadden of Sue McFadden's - Original Felt Dolls for my Get To Know The Artist/Crafter Series Interview on my I Love Crafts & Craft Blogs blog.

You see, Sue is an incredible doll artist who makes the most unbelievable felt dolls and I just LOVE all her creations. Well, Sue has created a wonderful tutorial/pictorial to show you how to make a 2 piece plaster mold. I have always wanted to learn how to do this and now, thanks to Sue's tutorial/pictorial I now know how.

If you love creating dolls and want to learn how to create doll molds to use over and over again then please click on the pictures below or CLICK HERE.

2 Piece Plaster Mold Tutorial/Pictorial
Copyright © 2009 Sue McFadden of Sue McFadden - Original Felt Dolls

If you'd like to view Sue's Tutorial/Pictorial please click on the pictures above or CLICK HERE

Here's what Sue had to say about her pictorial: "Finished Super Sculpey Sculpts - 3 sculpts of doll heads and torsos ready for plaster mold making! In this tutorial I will be demonstrating the 2 part mold for the smallest doll (9" tall). This method using plastic containers works nicely for small dolls. Larger dolls will need to have a mold box built."

Please respect Sue's Terms of Use - All tutorials, written or visual (drawings, photographs or videos), patterns, doll kits, e-classes, drawings, dolls, original creations and designs Copyright © 1990 - 2009 by Sue McFadden -Original Felt Dolls. All rights reserved including downloading, mass producing, photocopying, enlargements, reductions, E-Patterns and all other forms of reproduction, website sharing, E mail or any other means of redistribution. Reselling or commercial selling of above aforementioned items by any means, including Ebay and any other website by permission only.

Products made from Sue McFadden - Original Felt Doll patterns and kits are intended for personal use for fun or small scale personal and business profit as long as you credit us with the design. Large scale commercial use (i.e. mass production) of products made from these patterns/kits, tutorials and e-classes (both regular printed and e- products) including wholesale distribution, catalog sales and all other forms of large scale commercial production are by permission only. Items made from these aforementioned items are intended for decoration only and are not intended for use by children.

Copyright © 2009 -All rights reserved - written by Sue McFadden of Sue McFadden - Original Felt Dolls at www.suemcfadden.com

Sue's Bio - Sue is a published doll artist, doll maker, doll instructor, doll illustrator, fine arts artist, painter, sculptor, and art teacher. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education, has studied under portrait artist Chuck Hall, and has taught elementary art for five years while pursuing portrait and fine art classes at Penn State University. In 1981 she started making cloth dolls and in 1986 began to work independently creating felt dolls. She has taught at various doll conferences and doll clubs around the country. Her dolls have been published in "Cloth Dolls from Ancient to Modern, A Collector’s Guide - c. 1997 Linda Edwards" and "Crafting Cloth Dolls - c. 2002 Miriam Gourley." She has also been published in many national doll magazines including: Dolls, Contemporary Doll Collector, Fiber Arts, Dulce. In 1993 her doll from Spectrum series (Africaner) was purchased for the Musee de Decoratif, Louvre, Paris through the Toy Shoppe in Richmond, VA and in 1998 she was one of fifty doll artists selected to exhibit at Masterpieces at Spiegelhof, Brussels, Belgium.

"It's Puzzling".... Tags With Puzzle Pieces and More - FREE Tutorial From Romona King of Northbrook Designs

2009-07-05T08:52:00.001-04:00

I thought you might all like to know that Romona King of Northbrook Designs has created a wonderful FREE .pdf tutorial on creating "It's Puzzling.... Tags With Puzzle Pieces and More" on her Northbrook Designs blog.

Dress It Up-Quick Ornaments
© 2009 by Romona King of Northbrook Designs

If you'd like to download Romona's tutorial please click on the picture above or CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Here's what Romona had to say about her tutorial: This is one of those things that starts slowly and the more you build up on them, the more you want to keep adding. These tags can be as dramatic or basic as you want them. I have chosen them to be somewhere in the middle or perhaps just a bit beyond the middle. As you know, I have a ton of stashed items for my doll making. While I know pretty much what is where, I just think having these lovely tags hanging from boxes will serve to keep me organized and motivated at the same time. What’s better than having something pretty to look at all the time, and know that it came from your creative hands.

Please respect Romona's Terms of Use - Feel free to share this tutorial, but please remember to give me credit for the information contained here.

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved — Written By Romona King of Northbrook Designs. Romona is a crafter, doll maker, painter, needlework artist, and mixed media artist. You can visit her Northbrook Designs blog online at http://northbrookdesigns.blogspot.com/. You can also visit her Northbrook Designs shop at http://www.northbrookdesigns.com/.

Post It Book With Paper Beads - FREE Tutorial by Romona King of Northbrook Designs

2009-07-05T08:50:00.000-04:00

I thought you might all like to know that Romona King of Northbrook Designs has created a wonderful FREE .PDF tutorial on creating a "Post It Book With Paper Beads" on her Northbrook Designs blog.

Post It book With Paper Beads
© 2009 by Romona King of Northbrook Designs

If you'd like to download Romona's tutorial please click on the picture above or CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Here's what Romona had to say about her tutorial: This tutorial is adapted from an article found in the magazine “Cloth Paper Scissors” July/August 2007 issue. The artist for the paper beads is Kelli Perkins and I have greatly reduced the technique. If you wish to use more advanced techniques for the paper beads, I highly recommend finding a copy of the magazine above, there is far more information there than what I have included.

I was planning to do something in the way of an art card, but when I started looking through some drawers, I found a little kit to make this post it book and thought it would be perfect for this. I have included directions to make the book and if you like it well enough you’ll be able to make other styles of the same thing by just resizing the paper and hard board to suit your needs. The post it book is an easy surface to work with as would an ATC or whatever your fertile imagination can concoct.

Please respect Romona's Terms of Use - Feel free to share this tutorial, but please remember to give me credit for the information contained here.

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved — Written By Romona King of Northbrook Designs. Romona is a crafter, doll maker, painter, needlework artist, and mixed media artist. You can visit her Northbrook Designs blog online at http://northbrookdesigns.blogspot.com/. You can also visit her Northbrook Designs shop at http://www.northbrookdesigns.com/.

A Brand New E-Directory Launch With Freebies For Listing Members and Featured Advertisers

2009-06-01T09:22:00.002-04:00

If you've known me for awhile you know that I have a LOT of websites and blogs so starting another website and blog might sound a little crazy to you.

Well, it is and it isn't.

You see I've been mulling something over in my head for close to a year now. It has to do with being a small business crafter online and has to do with my experiences with that and with my experiences trying to find everything I need in one place.

There's just SO MUCH that you need for your websites and blogs and just SO MANY places to look. I wanted to make that a little easier, especially when it concerns e-products.

So, I thought that an EVERYTHING E-DIRECTORY to be "YOUR ONE SOURCE FOR EVERYTHING E FOR CRAFTS" would be a perfect solution for small business artists and crafters and e-hobbyists alike. Everything in one place.

Whether you’re looking for E-Patterns, E-Books, E-Tutorials, E-Pictorials, E-Classes, E-Printables, Graphics, Video’s, Podcasts, Blogs, E-Zines, E-Tailers, E-Stores, E-Directories, E-Communities, Handmade Crafts Websites, Crafts Suppliers, Crafting Plugboards, Website Hosting, Picture Hosting, Crafting Topsites, Crafting Twitters and FACEBOOK Crafters, E-Products Classifieds, E-Products Specials, Free Craft E-Products and more we are your one source for EVERYTHING E for your crafting needs.

One place to list all your websites and blogs - even your products. Something suitable and affordable for the newest of small business crafters to the more experienced artist and crafter.

You can list your websites, blogs, and even single products, and you can have your website, blog, even single products as featured advertising. We've got lots of options and lots of possibilities. And, of course, plenty of "freebies."

And, like I do with everything, I have an EVERYTHING E FOR CRAFTS E-DIRECTORY BLOG to support the Everything E-Directory. All our listings members and 12 month featured advertisers will have links back to their websites, blogs, and/or products on the sidebar of the blog. And, we'll have monthly posting for our listing members and 12 month featured advertisers "Latest News", "Contest" and "Specials." And, whenever anyone lists their website. blog, or product or advertises their website, blog, or product we'll post about it during that month. It's a win-win for small business crafters and more experienced crafters alike.

Listing in the Everything E-Directory is FREE and easy to do. Your listing contains a clickable 125x125 button banner for your website and/or blog, or clickable 125x125 product picture on the applicable e-directory category page. It also contains a clickable text link back to your website, blog, or product page as well as a short website, blog, or product description on the applicable e-directory category page.

Advertising in the Everything E-Directory and/or Everything E For Crafts E-Directory Blog is also easy to do and is very affordable. For the featured advertising we offer you a choice of either a button banner or product picture on the applicable section of the HOME page of the Everything E-Directory, top of the applicable Everything E-Directory category page, top of the Everything E For Crafts E-Directory Blog, or sidebar of the Everything E-Directory for product advertising.

For the button banner advertising or product picture you can choose 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or one year of sequential advertising. The prices for months 3 through 12 reflect a discount for placing sequential ads. The longer sequential period of time you advertise the less you pay per advertisement. Featured advertising button banners and/or product pictures run for the length of your sequential advertising period and needs to be 150x150 in size.

We are a family-friendly website and do not allow websites, blogs, banners, or product pictures that are not family-friendly.

I hope you'll agree that this was a great idea. If you'd like to visit our Everything E-Directory please CLICK HERE.

If you'd like more information on listing in our Everything E-Directory please CLICK HERE.

If you'd like more information on featured advertising in our Everything E-Directory and Everything E For Crafts E-Directory Blog please CLICK HERE.

I hope you decide to join us.

The Spotlight Is On Free Purse, Bag, Totes, Pocketbook, and Handbag How-To's and Information

2009-05-22T05:24:00.000-04:00

The Spotlight Is On FREE Bag Patterns, E-Patterns, and Tutorials

2009-05-18T06:10:00.000-04:00

The Spotlight Is On Free Little Purse and Clutch Patterns, E-Patterns, and Tutorials

2009-05-16T05:47:00.001-04:00

We have had so many wonderful FREE craft patterns, projects, tutorials, how-to's and ideas, information, patterns, graphics, etc. contributed by some of the best artists and crafters on the web since we started our "The Best FREE Craft Articles Blog" that I thought it might be great to showcase some of them in a "The Spotlight Is On" series from time to time.

Today the spotlight is on "FREE Little Purse and Clutch Patterns, E-Patterns and Tutorials."

I just love little purses and clutches and have a bunch of them in my own pocketbook - mainly so I can find what I need inside my pocketbook and to keep it so organized.

If you're anything like me and like things neat and tidy I'm sure you'll find a little purse and clutch bag below that you'd like to make. Just click on the link below for the post you want.

Business Card Case Tutorial by Terri Stegmiller

Wristlet Key Fob Tutorial By Cheryl Bosarge

Cell Phone Pouch Tutorial by Cheryl Bosarge

Super Easy Bag From Repurposed Clothing Tutorial by Cheryl Bosarge

Repurposed Jeans Card Case How-To By Cheryl Bosarge

Felted Case Tutorials From N. Rene West

Clutch Purse Tutorial From Lisa Lam

Zippered Pouch With Pocket Tutorial From Lisa Lam

Glasses Case Tutorial From Lisa Lam

Rather Cheeky Wristlet Clutch Tutorial From Lisa Lam

Flex Frame Coin Purse Tutorial From Lisa Lam

Glasses Case..Attaching The Frame By Julia Camilleri

With so many to choose from I hope you found a little purse or clutch that you like. Stay tuned for our next "The Spotlight Is On" post.

The Spotlight Is On Free Purse, Handbag, and Pocketbook Patterns, E-Patterns, and Tutorials

2009-05-15T06:00:00.001-04:00

We have had so many wonderful FREE craft patterns, projects, tutorials, how-to's and ideas, information, patterns, graphics, etc. contributed by some of the best artists and crafters on the web since we started our "The Best FREE Craft Articles Blog" that I thought it might be great to showcase some of them in a "The Spotlight Is On" series from time to time.

Today the spotlight is on "FREE Purse Handbag, and Pocketbook Patterns, E-Patterns and Tutorials."

Growing up I was taught that you always had a purse to match your shoes which resulted in having a TON of purses and shoes. As I grew older I stopped following that tradition in favor of buying pocketbooks and shoes I really liked. It didn't matter to me whether the purse matched the shoes, etc. Just that the purse and shoes had to match the use, occasion and, if need be, the outfit.

However, I never stopped loving different kinds of purses and hope you find a purse, handbag, or pocketbook below that you'd like to make. Just click on the link below for the post you want.

Faux Chenille Interpretation Tutorial --- Spontaneous Combustion! By Arlee Barr

CQ Origami Pouch By Jo Newsham

Quilted Handbag Pattern From Pat Sloan

Pleated Pouch of Apples Tutorial From Lisa Lam

Silk Pleated & Darted Purse Tutorial From Lisa Lam

Pretty Piping & Chevron Stripe Shoulder Bag Tutorial From Lisa Lam

FREE Koolaid Purse Pattern From Henrietta of Henriettea's Handbags & Purse Patterns

Duct Tape Purse Patterns From Henrietta of Henrietta's Handbags & Purse Patterns

With so many to choose from I hope you found a purse, handbag, and pocketbook that you like. Stay tuned for our next "The Spotlight Is On" post.

The Spotlight Is On FREE Tote Bag Patterns

2009-05-08T05:37:00.001-04:00

We have had so many wonderful FREE craft patterns, projects, tutorials, how-to's and ideas, information, patterns, graphics, etc. contributed by some of the best artists and crafters on the web since we started our "The Best FREE Craft Articles Blog" that I thought it might be great to showcase some of them in a "The Spotlight Is On" series from time to time.

Today the spotlight is on "FREE Tote Bag Patterns." With all the talk about recycling and eco-friendly crafts I'm sure you'll find a tote bag below that you'd like to make. Just click on the picture and link below for the post you want.

The Blossie Bag Tutorial by Bloom of Bloom Blog

Pouch Bag Tutorial by Sue Bleiweiss

Eco Cloth Shopping Bag by SuZ of SuZ Stuff Blog

Tote Bag Tutorial by Sherry Marrero

Tote Bag Crafting Project Tutorial From Melissa of Haworth Handmade

Calico Bag Makeover Tutorial by Corry of Dutch Blue Blog

HHex Open Bag Frame Knitting & Craft Tote Bag Tutorial From Lisa Lam

Groceries Bag With Curved Gusset Tutorial From Lisa Lam

Three Dimensional Tote Bag Pattern From Henrietta of Henrietta's Handbags & Purse Patterns

FREE Tote Bag Pattern By Henrietta of Henrietta's Handbags & Purse Patterns

With so many to choose from I hope you found a tote bag that you like. Stay tuned for our next "The Spotlight Is On" post.

The Spotlight Is On FREE Doll Making Tutorials, How-To's, and General Information

2009-05-03T05:46:00.001-04:00

All About Bears and Animals

Cup Of Tea! How-To Stain A Teddy Bear's Collar by Paula Carter

Putting It All Together! Assembling A Teddy Bear Tutorial by Paula Carter

Ahead By A Nose! How-To Embroider A Teddy Bear's Nose Tutorial by Paula Carter

Head First! How To Attach A Teddy Bear Head Tutorial by Paula Carter

Eye, Eye! How-To Insert Teddy Bear Eyes Tutorial by Paula Carter

Hubble Bubble! How To Color Bear Pads Tutorial by Paula Carter

Groovy Paw Pads How-To Tutorial From Lisa Bunting Thoms

Dying With Koolaid How-To Tutorial From Lisa Bunting Thoms

Custom Made Sewn In Labels How-To Tutorial From Lisa Bunting Thoms

Aging Bears With Natural Dyes How-To Tutorial From Lisa Bunting Thoms

Making and Sewing Dolls Tips and Tricks

Doll Making Tips and Tricks by Katherine Ann Johnson Lees

Tea Staining by Tonya Hopkins

Painting With Thread Tutorial From Rivkah Rosenfeld

Best Fabric and Mediums For Cloth Doll Faces From Rivkah Rosenfeld

Turning Slippery Fingers Tutorial From Rivkah Rosenfeld

Forming Fingernails Tutorial From Rivkah Rosenfeld

Colored Pencils For Cloth Doll Faces From Rivkah Rosenfeld

Faerie Shoes Tutorial From Rivkah Rosenfeld

How To Create High Heel Shoes Tutorial From Rivkah Rosenfeld

Custom Made Sewn In Labels How-To Tutorial From Lisa Bunting Thoms

Turning Tiny Fingers Tutorial by Kerry Seymour

Dollmaking 101 Tutorial By Megan Tucker

Guide To Tea & Coffee Staining By Megan Tucker

Fleecing Wool Felt By Debbie Hainline

Information For Making Faeries

Faerie Shoes Tutorial From Rivkah Rosenfeld

Fairy Wings Pattern and Tutorial From Rivkah Rosenfeld

Watercolor Wings Tutorial By Connie McBride Johnson

Paper Doll Making

Paper Doll Tutorial From Rivkah Rosenfeld

Other Information For Dolls and Doll Making

Create Keepsake Dolls From Your Kids and Grandkids Baby Clothes By Linda Walsh

Ghost, Goblins, & Witches! Oh, My! By Linda Walsh

What Is A Doll Really? by Linda Walsh

I hope you are enjoying our "The Spotlight" is on series so far.

The Spotlight Is On FREE Doll Patterns and Doll Projects - Part 2

2009-04-21T05:56:00.002-04:00

Littlest Angel Doll
Pattern By
Brenda Greenwalt

Little Bit Rag Doll
Pattern By
Brenda Greenwalt

Dolly Doll
Pattern By
Brenda Greenwalt

Little Prim Lady
Doll Pattern
By Brenda Greenwalt

Prim Chenille Bear
Pattern By
Brenda Greenwalt

Gracie Anne and
Sadie Marie
Doll Pattern By
Brenda Greenwalt

Doll Pattern
By Katherine
Ann Johnson Lees

Darling Daisy Dolls
Pattern By
Brenda Greenwalt

Oh, My! It's So Late!
Frazzled Santa
Munchkin Doll
E-Pattern
By Linda Walsh

Trio of Annie's -
E-Pattern
By Linda Walsh

Winter Goose Pin
Doll Pattern
By Connie
McBride Johnson

Judy Bee Pin
Doll Pattern
By Connie
McBride Johnson

Mini Doll House
Prim Raggedy Ann
Doll Pattern
By Sherrie Marrero

Lil' Lop Eared Bunny
Pattern By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Blossom Springtime
Fairy Doll
E-Pattern
By Debbi Bain

Tippy The Snow Bunny
Pattern By
Lisa Bunting Thomas

Emma Doll
Pattern By
Brenda Greenwalt

Cinderella Ballerina
Doll E-Pattern
By Debbi Bain

Monkenottukhamun
Patterns By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Gypsy Doll
E-Pattern
By Debbi Bain

Not So Lovely
Loverboy Crochet
Pattern By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Half Past Midnight,
A Witch's Cat
Pattern By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Sweet Doll Ornament
Tutorial By
Terri Stegmiller

Joel Doll E-Pattern
By Debbi Bain

I hope you are enjoying our "The Spotlight" is on series.

The Spotlight Is On FREE Doll Patterns and Doll Projects - Part 1

2009-04-20T06:36:00.011-04:00

Big Woop Pattern
By Lisa Bunting Thoms

Skinny Snowman
Tutorial By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Sweet Snowman
Pattern By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Georgia Shelf Sitter
Doll Pattern
By Brenda Greenwalt

Butternut Doll
Pattern By
Shashi Nayagam

Amy, The Many
Blessing
Angel Pattern By
Kerry Seymour

Grubby Cat
E-Pattern
By Denise Bailey

Annie Tie-On Pattern
By Brenda of PrimRaggs

Angel & Snowman
Magnets Pattern
By Brenda of PrimRaggs

Prim FAT Cat Pattern
By Sherry Marrero

Raggedy Ann Dammit
Doll Pattern
By Sherry Marrero

Raggedy Ann &
Jackie Frost
Doll Patterns
By Sherry Marrero

Jackie's Girls Raggedy
Ann Doll Pattern
By Sherry Marrero

Pinelope - A Pin Cushion
Doll Pattern
By Colleen Babcock

Sock Elephant
Pattern and
Tutorial By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Francesca
Doll E-Pattern
By Rivkah Rosenfeld

Making An Annie
Tutorial By
Linda Ann Powell

Silly Girl Doll Pattern
By Missy Ballance

Folkart Teddy Bears
Pattern By
Missy Ballance

Posh Polar Bear
Knitting Pattern
By Rachael of
Rachael Rabbit

Hot Diggity Dog
Pattern By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Suey, The Super
Sock Pig
Pattern By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Crocheted Sock
Monkey Pattern By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Wimbley Pattern
By
Lisa Bunting Thoms

Mixed Media Pocket
Dolls PLAY TIME!
By Monica Magness

Simply A Gnome!
Amigurumi
Pattern
By Else Tennessen

Ladybug Amigurumi
Pattern By
Else Tennessen

I hope you enjoy our "The Spotlight" is on series.

Joel FREE Doll E-Pattern From Debbi Bain of Sweetpeas Prims n Raggedies

2009-03-20T06:59:00.000-04:00

I thought you would like to know that Debbi Bain has created another free doll e-pattern on her Debbi Bain Doll Artist blog that I think you will enjoy. Debbi creates one of a kind antique style cloth dolls that are just beautiful - and which I, of course, just love. I hope you enjoy Debbi's FREE Joel doll e-pattern.

JoelCopyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Debbi Bain of Sweetpeas Prims n Raggedies and Debbi Bain Doll Artist blog.
CLICK HERE or on the picture above for the printable .PDF pattern.

Please respect Debbi's TERMS OF USE: For anyone to enjoy, but please no copying with a view towards distribution and no mass production.

Here's what Debbi had to say about Joel - Got another freebie for you! This is Joel, he's the same size as Gypsy and they look really great together!

Debbi's Bio: Debbi is a doll artist, doll patterns designer and skilled seamstress working with theater costumes and bridal gowns. She specializes in collectible antique, colonial, and vintage dolls. All of Debbi's dolls are handcrafted with hand stitched or painted faces. Their clothing is hand made from authentic looking cotton prints. Please note: Debbi's dolls are designed as collectible items and not intended for use as toys!

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Debbi Bain of Sweetpeas Prims n Raggedies.

Please visit Debbi's Sweetpeas Prims n Raggedies website, her Debbi Bain Doll Artist blog, and her Sweetpeasprimsnraggedies eBay shoppe.

Make Your Own Sewing Labels FREE Tutorial by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog

2009-03-20T06:10:00.003-04:00

Ever wonder how to make your own fabric labels? Well, Carina Envoldsen-Harris has a wonderful tutorial on her Carina's Craftblog blog on making fabric labels. I hope you enjoy Carina's tutorial.

Make Your Own Fabric Labels TutorialCopyright © 2007-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog blog.

Here's what Carina had to say about her make your own fabric labels tutorial: As promised, a wee tutorial on how to make your own fabric labels. It is very easy, but requires a little bit of patience. The beauty of this method is that you can customize the text to say whatever you want, with not much effort. The downside is that you only have one very simple font to use. But experimenting with text colour and background colour, I think you can get some pretty sweet results, even if you do have to keep it simple...

Please respect Carina's TERMS OF USE: Please don't use my images and/or words without permission. If you are nice enough to ask, I will probably be nice too and let you use it. Do not use my images (or words) on any site, or in any other context, that deals with politics or religion in any way. Thank you. If you want to use a single image to demonstrate how awesome I am, please go ahead, though. He he. But do link back to me, that only seems fair.

Carina's Bio: Carina is a Danish girl living in Essex, England with her husband. She's an artist and crafter who loves to crochet, draw, sew, paint, and embroider.

Copyright © 2006-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog blog.

Please visit Carina's Carina's Craftblog blog, her Wardi's Sweatshirt shoppe, and her Wardi's Flickr photostream.

Tag Art Ideas and How-To's From Sue Bleiweiss of Two Creative Studios

2009-03-20T06:09:00.001-04:00

I thought you'd like to know that Sue Bleiweiss of Sue Bleiweiss blog and Two Creative Studios website has a wonderful article filled with ideas for and how-to's on creating tag art.

Tag Art
Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss

Here's what Sue had to say about her tag art article: I love to make tags! They're terrific little surfaces for experimenting with different techniques and I like to keep a stack on hand to tuck in with gifts and packages.

Please respect Sue's Terms of Use: For personal use only. Please feel free to make as many as you like for gifts, swaps and donations, however; at this time we cannot provide licensing for readers to sell items made from the patterns provided on the Two Creative Studios website. Tutorial, text & images are the property of Sue Bleiweiss. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss of SueBleiweiss.com and Two Creative Studios.

Sue is a Mixed Media Fiber Artist and Instructor. She teaches classes online in mixed media, surface design, fiber arts and more at Two Creative Studio's and sells her mixed media products at the Two Creative Studios Store and her SueBleiweiss Etsy Shoppe.

Covered Button Bobby Pins FREE How-To Tutorial by Cheryl Bosarge of Bayou Bags

2009-03-20T06:04:00.002-04:00

Cheryl Bosarge has created some wonderful free how-to tutorials for her Bayou Bags website and Lenny DaVinci blog at that I hope you will enjoy. This one is for making boxes from recycled greeting cards.

How-To: Covered Button Bobby Pins
Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Cheryl Bosarge of Bayou Bags and Lenny DaVinci blog.

Here's what Cheryl had to say about her tutorial: This is a quick and easy variation on the covered button hair elastic I showed you a few months ago.

Cheryl's Bio: Cheryl is a freelance graphic designer, writer, artist, handbag designer, and paper crafter with a BFA in graphic design, 15 years of quilting experience, and several textile teaching positions. She loves to explore new techniques and materials and utilizing both in new products for her website. She is also a photographer and painter, and occasionally offers art pieces for sale. Cheryl also takes custom textile or fine art orders and can be contacted at cheryl@bayoubags.com .

Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Cheryl Bosarge of Bayou Bags at http://bayoubags.com/ and Lenny DaVinci blog at http://www.lennydavinci.blogspot.com/

Making Dimensional Paint Rubbing Plates FREE Tutorial by Terri Stegmiller of StegArt and Two Creative Studios

2009-03-20T05:49:00.006-04:00

Ever wonder how to create a rubbing plate? Well, Terri Stegmiller of StegArt website and Two Creative Studios website has a wonderful tutorial on creating rubbing plates that I hope you will enjoy.

Making Dimensional Paint Rubbing Plates

Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller of Two Creative Studios

Here's what Terri had to say about her rubber plate tutorial: What's a rubbing plate? A rubbing p.late is a tool used to create a layer of pattern and texture on fabric or paper. Rubbing plates come in a wide variety of materials and will either have an etched surface or a raised design.

Please respect Terri's Terms of Use:Tutorial, text & images are the property of Terri Stegmiller. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Terri's Bio - After a lifetime of experimenting with all types of crafts, Terri began exploring quilting in the early 1990’s. She discovered pretty quickly that traditional and bed-sized quilts were not quite her style and began experimenting with mixed media and creating her own designs. Known for her innovative combination's of color and pattern she is inspired by nature, cats and the female face and enjoys creating artwork that incorporate these elements. When she is not creating art, Terri also enjoys web site design and graphic design work. Terri is the author of Creative Paper Quilts, co-author of Creative Ways with Fiber and Stitch, sells her art through her StegArt website at www.terristegmiller.com and teaches online classes through her Two Creative Studio's website at www.twocreativestudios.com.

Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller of StegArt and Two Creative Studios.

Please visit Terri's StegArt website, her Two Creative Studio's website, her StegArt Etsy Shoppe, and her StegArt blog.

Embellished Fabric Pin FREE Tutorial by Cheryl Bosarge of Bayou Bags

2009-03-20T05:47:00.001-04:00

Cheryl Bosarge has created some wonderful free how-to tutorials for her Bayou Bags website and Lenny DaVinci blog at that I hope you will enjoy. This one is for making an embellished fabric pin.

Tutorial: Embellished Fabric Pin
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Here's what Cheryl had to say about her tutorial: Today we'll make this little fabric pin that I've embellished with Eyelash cord and a fish bead. You really don't need the Eyelash, but it does add some nice texture and interest, so if you have some, go ahead and use it. You can substitute another cord if you have something interesting, or you can skip it altogether.

Cheryl's Bio: Cheryl is a freelance graphic designer, writer, artist, handbag designer, and paper crafter with a BFA in graphic design, 15 years of quilting experience, and several textile teaching positions. She loves to explore new techniques and materials and utilizing both in new products for her website. She is also a photographer and painter, and occasionally offers art pieces for sale. Cheryl also takes custom textile or fine art orders and can be contacted at cheryl@bayoubags.com .

Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Cheryl Bosarge of Bayou Bags at http://bayoubags.com/ and Lenny DaVinci blog at http://www.lennydavinci.blogspot.com/

Angelina Fiber Vases FREE Tutorial by Sue Bleiweiss of Two Creative Studios

2009-03-19T06:34:00.003-04:00

Looking for a really unique OOAK gift. How about an angelina fiber vase? Sue Bleiweiss of Sue Bleiweiss blog and Two Creative Studios website has created another wonderful tutorial on making an angelina fiber vase. I hope you enjoy Sue's tutorial.

Angelina Fiber Vases
Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss
Please respect Sue's Terms of Use: For personal use only. Please feel free to make as many as you like for gifts, swaps and donations, however; at this time we cannot provide licensing for readers to sell items made from the patterns provided on the Two Creative Studios website. Tutorial, text & images are the property of Sue Bleiweiss. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss of SueBleiweiss.com and Two Creative Studios.

Sue is a Mixed Media Fiber Artist and Instructor. She teaches classes online in mixed media, surface design, fiber arts and more at Two Creative Studio's and sells her mixed media products at the Two Creative Studios Store and her SueBleiweiss Etsy Shoppe.

Folder-Folio FREE Tutorial by Terri Stegmiller of StegArt and Two Creative Studios

2009-03-19T06:13:00.006-04:00

I thought you'd like to know that Terri Stegmiller of StegArt website and Two Creative Studios website has a wonderful tutorial on creating a folder-folio that I hope you will enjoy.

Folder-Folio

Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller of Two Creative Studios

Here's what Terri had to say about her folder-folio tutorial: This folder is a great carry along item to have if you need to take some paperwork or other important papers to a meeting or appointment. The addition of a notepad creates and even more versatile folder in case you need to take notes.

Please respect Terri's Terms of Use:Tutorial, text & images are the property of Terri Stegmiller. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Terri's Bio - After a lifetime of experimenting with all types of crafts, Terri began exploring quilting in the early 1990’s. She discovered pretty quickly that traditional and bed-sized quilts were not quite her style and began experimenting with mixed media and creating her own designs. Known for her innovative combination's of color and pattern she is inspired by nature, cats and the female face and enjoys creating artwork that incorporate these elements. When she is not creating art, Terri also enjoys web site design and graphic design work. Terri is the author of Creative Paper Quilts, co-author of Creative Ways with Fiber and Stitch, sells her art through her StegArt website at www.terristegmiller.com and teaches online classes through her Two Creative Studio's website at www.twocreativestudios.com.

Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Terri Stegmiller of StegArt and Two Creative Studios.

Please visit Terri's StegArt website, her Two Creative Studio's website, her StegArt Etsy Shoppe, and her StegArt blog.

Cup Of Tea! How-To Tea Stain A Teddy Bear's Collar by Paula Carter of All Bear By Paula Carter

2009-03-19T06:01:00.001-04:00

I thought you'd like to know that Paula Carter of Bearing All blog has a wonderful how-to on tea staining a teddy bear's collar.

Cup Of Tea!
Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Paula Carter of All Bear by Paula Carter .

Please respect Paula's TERMS OF USE: All rights reserved, including photocopying, downloading, reprinting, mass duplication, and all other forms of reproduction or commercial application, website sharing, Email, or any other means of redistribution. For your personal use only. Any other use is prohibited without the written permission of Paula Carter.

Paula's Bio: Paula is an award winning teddy bear artist and designer whose bears have been published in several magazines. She has been creating teddy bears for more than a decade. All of Paula's teddy bears are unique, hand crafted to exacting standards and designed for adult collectors.

Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Paula Carter of All Bear by Paula Carter .

Please visit Paula's All Bear by Paula Carter website, her Bearing All blog, and her AllBearByPaula Flickr photostream.