Random Supplies for the Crafter

Girl Accessory Stickers, pennycandyemporium


Wool Felt Flower Blossoms, AMarketCollection


Vogue Goose Nagoire Feathers, KIMONOS


Hand Dyed Cotton Quilt Fabric Jelly Roll, rubymountaindyeworks

How-To

Some great how-to projects. I'm loving the first project -- the growing magnet using a pill bottle and magnet. Have fun creating!

Growing Magnet, About.com Craft Tutorial


60 Free Pincushion Patterns


Joann.com Projects


The Complete Guide to Soapmaking

Vintage Buttons

Vintage Art Deco Carved Moonglow Brown Button, revivaljewels


Czech Vintage Rhinestone Square Buttons, dibabeads


Vintage Glass Steeple Chase Buttons, cravingsupplies


Summer Storm Vintage Celluloid Button, greenrayprod


Dutch Inspired Vintage Buttons, SpareButton


Antique Victorian Celluloid/Metal Button, VintageNecessities

Handmade Movie Challenge 05.06.09

This is the Handmade Movie Challenge for 05.06.09 and it's another easy one. For those who have yet to play hopefully you'll be able to get the hang of it and it will be easy to pick up on the clues of the challenge and how the game is played. They will be getting harder from now on. Challenge: Guess this movie. There are handmade items for each of your clues, the clues may be in the photos or one word from the titles themselves. This was another great movie that was made in 1980. There may be other clues hiding in the right sidebar under My Favorites. I will not enable comments until the next post where I will reveal the correct answer. Have fun!! If you'd like to see last week's movie challenge it is here and the answer is in this post.

Raging Red Gumball Charm Bracelet, sweetexcess


No Bull Resurrected Eco Tee Dress, PierogiPicnic

Movie Challenge - 04.08.09

It's guess that movie time and here are some awesome handmade items for your clues. Remember, the clues may be in the photos or the titles themselves. This movie was made in 1951 , that's the only clue, you're on your own now except there may be other clues hiding in the right sidebar under My Favorites. I will not enable comments until the next post where I will reveal the correct answer. Have fun!!

Down the Street, michelleramin

Custom Thank You Notes, graciegirlnotes


Alpaca Named Leo Newborn Baby Knit Elf Hat, knitwitwoolies


Boro Lampwork Desire Beads, glassaddictbeads

Arts and Crafts Sale

The Movie Challenge answer for 04.01.09 was Madagascar! Thanks for playing along. For today, I just wanted to share with all my arts and crafts friends a nice sale that is going on this weekend at Joanne Fabric and Craft Store.

It's a three day sale from April 3 through April 5 and you get 20% off every item in-store even sale items. You can print your coupon off here. Maybe now is a good time to stock up on all those much needed (or maybe not so much needed) arts and craft supplies! Happy shopping and crafting.

Movie Challenge - 03/18/09

It's guess that movie time again and here are some lovely handmade items for your clues. Remember, the clues may be in the photos or the titles themselves. The only other clue I will give you is that the film is from 1977 and was based on the life of Roseann Quinn, a New York schoolteacher. There are more clues at the right in My Favorites. I will not enable comments until the next post where I will reveal the correct answer. Have fun!!

Through the Looking Glass, kellyisnice


around, WalkingToJericho


Mr. Lumpy, bambipasticcino


Feelin Good Handmade Embossed Paper, JupiterSinclair


Cucumber Facial Bar, SudsnSuch

Screen Print

I recently saw the Yudu Personal Screen Printer available at Joanne's. I was wondering if anyone has given it a try and what they think of it. It looks like a fairly easy machine to operate and I thought if anyone wants to give screen printing a try this might be the way to go.

If you'd rather not buy the machine and you'd like to see if screen printing is your thing, you may want to try these tutorials, both offer affordable ways to screen print at home and are very informative, one is a longer tutorial and more in depth and the other is a short and sweet tutorial with very easy instructions.

If you're thinking about giving screen printing a try here are some other great supplies.

Custom Screenprinting Screens Service, CraftChi

Speedball Deluxe Screen Printing Kit, ShipsInBottles

The Great T-Shirt Book, countrycottagesupply

Enjoy Your Holiday!

Okay, so now you're totally full, relaxed, maybe a bit tipsy and about ready to fall asleep, but before you do check out some of these great supplies, kits and beads that fit the day! Now I'm not saying that you can't can still be relaxed and feel a bit tipsy, but don't fall asleep just yet :) -- let these supplies lull you into dreams of crafting some of your favorite things......

Owlishly -Crochet Pattern, Chester the Turkey


Supply Candy - Berry Atomic Printed Paper Pack


Shufflestudio - Tom Turkey Lampwork Bead


Forest Fiber Works - Thanksgiving hand-painted
Merino Roving Wool


Little Red Cottage - Thanksgiving Button Pack


simplesplendorretro - Autumn Inspired Vintage Trimmings


Sparklingtwi - Polymer Clay Burnt Umber Red Beads

Okay, now you can go off to night-night and dream of all the crafting you are going to wake up and do in the morning now that you have an extra long weekend and hopefully some extra time on your hands -- Happy Holidays to everyone and thanks for stopping by.

Craft Savings

Crafts, Etc. now having 25% off on Christmas candles, holly and berry bushes, all needlework and all scrapbooking items plus there's free shipping with an order over $25.00.

Coupon good through Saturday, 11.22.08.

Just a little this and that ...

Nature Pack
Renewed Resources is full of various bits of this and that for all your creative and crafty needs. I especially love these two packs found in the shop. The vintage findings and nature pack would be helpful in so many projects including assemblage, mixed media, folk art, scrapbooking just to name a few. These are definitely the kind of pieces to get those creative juices on the move.
Vintage Findings

PDF Felt Patterns

Fabulous Fruit PDF Pattern
Gulf Coast Cottage PDF has sooooo many adorable patterns to choose from. If you're interested in felt and would love to start making some of these creations yourself, this is the place to stop and take a look. There are many patterns to choose from and when completed they are great for the kids to play with and have tea parties -- or you can teach the kids how to make them too, keep those little hands busy and keep the creativity flowing! That definitely makes for happy children and parents alike.

Little Cake Decorator Felt Food PDF Pattern

Buttons for sewing or do it yourself

Sunburst Fabric Covered Buttons
The shop buttonboutique has buttons available that you can do yourself or buttons for sewing. The shop is full of buttons, ponytail holders, barrettes covered in pretty fabrics. And if you'd like to do it yourself there are also aluminum buttons available waiting for you to create your own little pretties.

Aluminum Buttons with Tool

Carve Your Own Rubber Stamps

Large Carve It Yourself Kit
I found this wonderful little rubber stamp kit at Tracy Bunker's shop. This small kit comes complete with everything you'll need to learn how to carve your own stamps, a great kit whether you're a beginner or a pro. The kit comes with everything you'll need to start creating including cutters with carving handle, erasers, stamp pad, notebook and instructions. This would be a great kit if you are new to carving your own stamps and would like to give it a try.

Coupons and How To's

Baby Album
Joanne's is offering loads of free how-to's on their website. They have everything and anything you can imagine and they are all free. I have chosen a couple of projects that I got off their website. There are loads of holiday ideas and how-to's also. So if you are looking for something new to try out, check out Joanne's and their project page -- you'll definitely find something there to peak your interest!

Animal Buddies Bookmark

AND

Michaels is offering a 40% off any one regular priced item Wednesday October 29, 2008 through Saturday, November 1, 2008.

Art and Craft Supply Sales

Joanne's Online Savings
- Save 25% on all Lion Brand Yarns and use this coupon for free shipping with $25.00 or more purchase.


Jerry's Artarama Sale