Crafty Inspiration

Time for another round-up of crafty inspiration from around the web

Loved this tutorial on making your own DS/DSi case. I had to showcase this purely because I LOVE the material design. So cute! Love the colors too. Full tutorial can be found on "from an igloo" blog.

Ashley Ann Photography featured this awesome printable recently which you can download from her blog. Super simple idea but so fun! Simply write down the bit of your day for the whole year! Great kids project. 

There is a tutorial on making this button headband on crafted, check it out! Super easy, super fun!

Etsy Corner
Each week I'll profile an Etsy seller, just as a heads up. Usually this is something that just caught my eye on Etsy. If you'd like to have your Etsy store featured just drop me a line either via email or link me up in the comments below.

I love bulky things like belts, definitely not the kind of person to shy away from anything with some metal on it, and this belt buckle on Etsy caught my eye recently! Steel Toe Studios (fun name!) has a great Etsy store filled with fun belt buckles like this and more. They are a little pricey but they are custom designs! Check out their Etsy store!

More inspiration from the web every Monday!


Di

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Crafty Inspiration

Welcome to another round-up of crafty inspiration from around the web!

First up is this cupcake pin cushion from Dollar Store crafts. I LOVE these! So for those cupcake obsessed gals (you know who you are). Fun huh? Plus they have a tutorial on making these on the cheap at dollar store crafts, check it out

Altering my own clothing is high on my achievement list this year so I loved this tutorial on instructables for at home screen printing! I'm thinking customizedworkout clothing!!! 

Noodlehead shared this great little project recently, complete with tutorial. I loved how she gave us options too for future projects! So fun! Check it out. 

As it's the New Year I am sure lots of us are on the fitness, healthy, weightloss resolution train, and I thought this was a very cool project! It's an iPod holder for the treadmill! I often use an armband but this would work too, and be a great gift idea! Full details and tutorial on Laura Bray blog

Etsy Corner
Each week I'll profile an Etsy seller, just as a heads up. Usually this is something that just caught my eye on Etsy. If you'd like to have your Etsy store featured just drop me a line either via email or link me up in the comments below

This week I wanted to highlight a papercrafter on Etsy and these notecards by zany caught my eye. Her store is full of bright colors and fun patterned paper designs. Totally retro, which I love! Check out zanys Etsy store!

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Crafty Inspiration

Another round-up of crafty inspiration from around the Web!

A girl and a glue gun shares a tutorial on making this bracelet. I was especially interested in this because I have a hard time with bracelets. You see I have narrow wrists so most chains just slip right on and off without me noticing, so I tend not to wear them for fear of losing them. Now I feel like I have more options with this tutorial!

I've seen tutorials before on how to make your own lightboxes but this one  by (never home)homemaker seemed especially made for crafters. I really think these are invaluable to anyone who sells on Etsy or has a handmade business. Good photo's are essential to great sales! Check it out!

I love this fun market bag from Noodlehead! The pattern is available online, but I just love the bright colors! It's like all my shopping bags, just more fun! I just wanted to share because I love the patterns and colors :)

Regular readers will know I'm a tad geeky, I embrace my inner nerd ;) so I had to share Craft magazines video tutorial on making this firefox pendant. For those still stuck with Internet Explorer, Firefox is a great web browsing alternative, I tried it years ago and LOVED it. So much better than IE!


Etsy Corner
Each week I'll profile an Etsy seller, just as a heads up. Usually this is something that just caught my eye on Etsy. If you'd like to have your Etsy store featured just drop me a line either via email or link me up in the comments below

This week I thought I'd feature seller TrustHemp1320 on Etsy that creates items with natural products. I love natural direct from nature, no chemicals products and so this sellers items caught my eye, especially this Jade pendant on hemp necklace. Check out their store on Etsyhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/trusthemp1320?ref=seller_info for more natural jewellry.


More inspiration from the web every Monday!


Di

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Crafty Inspiration

More crafty inspiration from around the Web

Sprik Space has this printable available on her blog. Year at a glance calendar for 2011. Time appropriate! The calendar is 5x7 and available in assorted colors, check out the blog for more details.

Snickerdoodle shares with us these homemade plant markers made from spoons. I love repurposing items and these look easy enough to make. Leftover spoons can be found at thrift stores and garage sales if you don't have enough laying around the house!

Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a little how-to on taking in an oversize sweater. I thought this one would be appropriate for all those wanting to lose weight in the New Year! Instead of buying new clothes, alter then ones you have!

I am LOVING this sweater refashion from Polka Dots and Pizza! It's a quick no-sew project and such a great idea for those slightly baggy tops that are losing their shape! Check out a full how-to on the Polka Dots and pizza blog

Etsy Inspiration - More handmade inspiration from Etsy this week.

As I am now teaching yoga/piyo I find myself drawn to all things yoga including this Namaste pendant from Jersey608. Lots of great jewelry in her store!

Enjoy!

Di

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Crafty Inspirations

This week is the "oh heck Christmas is almost here" edition of crafty round-up from the web...

Delightful Order shares this quick gift idea for coffee lovers. I love quick and easy gifts and this one looks super easy to put together! Check it out Delightful Order blog.

Really hoping in the New Year that I get time to do a few more crafty projects, including crochet/knitting again. I love this little Rudolph crocheted by Amieggs too fun, so cute!

Stuck for a last minute gift? Printables are the way to go! Simply print these Naughty/Nice coupons from while he was napping for a quick and easy gift that costs nothing!

I've shared my wine charms on my blog before before I love this little twisty idea from ectetorize! Very cool right? And so festive! Perfect for those holiday parties!

Remember to share any projects you've made recently in the comments  below and they may get selected to be featured here in the Weekly crafty round up!

Happy crafting!

Di

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Crafty Inspiration

Another round up of crafty inspiration from the Web!

Pretty Handy Girl shared a tutorial on making these gift bags! Perfect for the season don't you think? And so easy to whip up too! Great for reusable wrapping, and I am all about being green and thrifty.

Noodlehead shared these half eaten ornaments and they made me chuckle! I love the concept of half eaten gingerbread men on a tree, so fun. Always looking to add humor into the season, so these are great inspiration.

Just Devine Style has this Christmas Card printable on her blog. Simple save, print and send! Simple as. Love the design of the card too, so simple and yet elegant. Stop by her blog to check out the designs available.

The hybrid chick shares a how-to for a project she made, this keepsake box. I love the box, not my style but I love it none-the-less. You can see the tutorial and details on her blog.

Etsy inspiration

Introducing a new section of the Crafty Inspiration with Etsy Inspiration. I figured I'd feature something I found on Etsy and share it each week. I spend enough time on there ;)

As it's my birthday this week I thought I'd give a shout out to Etsy seller 10 Candles who has been so thoughtful and remembered that even at this time of year we December gals still have birthdays! She has these cute reindeer birthday tags listed that I found so cute. Check out 10 candles on Etsy for more party supplies.

Enjoy 

Di

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Some more crafty inspiration from around the web!!

Avital at Creativity Prompt strikes again with this great printable. She has the download for the text available, simply print, then add a little flair and voila! done! Check out details on her blog.

Browsing craftster last week I saw these holiday tree ornaments from member SelenieBeanie made from Juice Can lids!. This one is my favorite, I love the colors, and perfect for fall, halloween and heading into Christmas =)

Calling all Owl lovers, there is a printable Owl Calendar on My Owl Barn blog. Just choose your month for each image, select download calendar and print! Check it out

I came upon this image in my google reader recently and just had a little chuckle. How fun is this knitted chill pill! This was from a post on Craftster about a knitting workshop to knit this Chill Pill. I love the concept :) Almost how fun would it be as a "cure all pill" for a get well gift? The geek in me also thought of the pills in the Matrix too. Lots of options really!

Want to make your advent calendar? I know it's a little late for this year, but cool project to make ahead for next year right? Or heck tailor it to any countdown! There is a full tutorial to make this pocket advent calendar on GwennyPenny blog. Check it out!

Enjoy!

Di

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Crafty Inspiration

Another round up of crafty inspiration from the web!

Avital at Creativity Prompt shared this printable holiday card recently. So simple yet so easy to make! Print, add embellishment, done! When you're making multiple cards that is a godsend! Visit her blog for the download!

Had to share this Cuddly Bantha from Starwars.com website! How CUTE is this? LOVE LOVE LOVE! Everyone knows I love cute animals. It's true that every film with an animal, I always want the animal. Doesn't matter what it is. Weirder the better so I love this! Full how-to on the starwars.com site!

I love recycled and upcycled projects so this project from Mark Montano instantly appealed to me! Mark has a little how-to for this paint chip wallet on his blog, so check it out!

Gina at Bolt Neighborhood shares a tutorial on her blog for making gift bags! I figure this is a great time of year to share this too, so good job Gina! So much paper gets wasted over the holidays, so why not make some fun gift bags from fabric instead? Totally reusable, rather than getting tossed in the trash! Check out the Bolt blog for details

MarieC off craftster shared this t-shirt refashion she did from a heavily used t-shirt. Those white tees tend to get discolored under the arms after a while and this is a great trick to prolong life in those clothes! Or alternatively to extend the life in too small tees! Simply insert a contrast panel in the sides! More details on craftster. This isn't a new technique but I just loved the fabric she used for her tees so thought I'd share :)

Enjoy!

Di

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Crafty Inspiration

Another weekly round-up of crafty inspiration from around the web!

How cute is this holiday card? Avital at Creativity Prompt shares a how-to video tutorial on her blog on how she made this card and how you can re-create it! Awesome stuff check it out!

LOVING this printable "giving thanks" journal by Arvital at Creativity Prompt blog. You can download and print your own journal using the printables from her blog! Check it out here

Pip from Meet Me At Mikes has a great tutorial on her blog for making crochet baubles! Slips these onto regular baubles to get a little crafty on your Christmas tree! Full tutorial on her blog!

This teen printable is from Missie Krissie and she shares this printable on her blog. Just a fun message notelet from teens to parents for missed calls. I love it :)

Love this holiday wreath idea from Kristi at Life Through the Lens. I LOVE the colors! So soft, non-traditional and yet festive. Kristi shares a full tutorial to make this wreath on her blog, check it out :)

Enjoy! More inspiration from around the Web every Monday

Di

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Crafty Inspiration

another round up of creative inspiration from the web!

C.R.A.F.T or "Creating Really Awesome Free Things" is a blog I found recently and I LOVE it! Love the concept, LOVE IT! Jaimie from C.R.A.F.T recently shared these great recycled business cards, they are made from cereal boxes but any cardboard would work. Love this idea, great for crafters :) Full details on her blog

Ecouterre recently featured 7 bags made from recycled denim. Bags that were previously jeans or jackets and re-purposed. You all know I LOVE the eco aspect of this right? Check out the bags on Ecouterre

Jessica at Craftily Ever After shared a printable she made for Thanksgiving on her blog recently. I thought this would be great for cards! You can snag the jpg from her blog. She also has a couple of other printables to share, gather here and cranberry on!

Ashlee from I'm Topsy Turvey blogged with a tutorial recently on etching your own glasses with a dremel tool! Full details of how to do this are on her blog! Seems like a great project for any holiday!


and finally

Bob forwarded this to me recently, its a storage unit that will be perfect for our entry/hall. Brittany at Pretty Handy Girl made it but it was also featured on Curbly which was where Bob saw it :) LOVE this! Told Bob to go make me one and he can as Brittany wrote out full directions on making this project! AWESOME!


More inspiration every Monday!

Di

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Crafty Inspiration

Another weekly recap of crafty inspiration from around the web!

Ellen who blogs at Creative Passage shared this winter wreath which I thought was stunning, simply yet so elegant! It looks so soft and the colors are perfect, offset nicely by the snowflakes. I want one for my door!

Whilst on my blog travels this week I happened upon these owl cupcakes from Amnah, who blogs at This little life of mine. I was looking for Halloween inspiration at the time, but these owl cupcakes would be great for any occasion really! Owls are still a pretty hot trend in the craft industry right now.

Angie at Nursery Rhymes and Sweet Times blogged about these DIY necklace pendants, with a little how-to! These are made from metal stamps and washers. Simple yet stunning. I know I've seen similar things on Etsy too, but how cool to make your own!

Elizabeth at Covered in Crafts has a tutorial on her blog on how to create a cute bag from an old pair of pants! LOVE the recycling aspect, and fun project for teens, they outgrow clothes so fast!

On Sew Dan Cute, Tam has posted this cute Charlotte Russe inspired skirt she made, and she posted a full tutorial on how she made it too! Check it out!

More inspiration every Monday!

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