This week’s listing of artsy bloggers links has, as usual, some fun stuff for you to check out!

Cyndi always has great tutorials to inspire you. Check out this week’s: She shows how to make absolutely gorgeous monoprint papers.
I just loved Chloe’s tutorial on making woven heart bags, so I couldn’t resist including it in today’s roundup:
A New Creative Journal
Heather Goldsmith is starting a new blog about journal writing.
How to Make Window Envelope Cards
Which do you prefer – the stamped or digital version?
Recycling and upcycling for threadies
My  husband bought me a bag of mystery …read more

The work of Kathleen Holmes is  haunting and evocative and powerful…..
You really have to go see her site: Kathleen Holmes
 
She has graciously allowed me to post a copy of one of her pics (it’s copyright to her, and is used with permission) and has sent me this lovely statement about her work:

 
Artist’s Statement

And the end of all our exploring
  Will be to arrive where we started
        And know the place for the first time.
      -T.S. Eliot

I was born in Monroe, Louisiana in 1953, and come from a long line of crocheters, a tradition in …read more

Oh! I love this!
This just arrived in my mailbox from Jennifer Marsh (remember her? She’s the one who got people working together to cover derelict gas stations):

Hello All,
Jennifer is very pleased to announce the next project at hand for the 2008-2009 year for the International Fiber Collective.  The title of this sculpture is called Interdependence. We will create a full sized tree that will be on display in April 09′ at Big Springs International Park in Huntsville, AL.
Much like a live tree is interdependent on it’s leaves/roots for survival, like minded societies are interdependent on the greater whole, family units, …read more

 
Cool Journal Tool
Try this fun tool to create art for your journal, or just to play
Cotton Monsters! The Work of Jennifer Strunge
See some of Strunge’s amazing and fun soft sculptures made from recycled clothing and linens.
Eco crafts- Credit card bobbins
How to recycle old credit cards into bobbins for embroidery floss, crochet cotton or, threads or yarn.
Homecoming Mum Season Alert
If you live in Texas, Oklahoma and other parts of the South and are in junior high or high school (or know anyone who is , it’s time to get started on your homecoming mums. Go team!
Layers …read more

A Reader Shares Her Sewing/Quilting Room Organization
Patti, visiting Quilting and Patchwork, shares videos showing frugal organization of her sewing area.

Collage Workshops
Some links to collage workshops.

Fabric covered notebooks
Chloe is using fabric to cover notebooks – they’re great for gifts or just as a treat for yourself.

Fingerprint Mini-Mosaic with Scrabble Tiles
A tutorial from guest poster, TheScrabbleGal

Instructions for a Tatted cord
Last week, I made a tatting shuttle and this week I’ve tatted the cord for a necklace (also made from a tatting shuttle that I carved)

Layers Upon Layers
When your …read more

Christmas in July?
Chloe has issued a challenge to start your Christmas or holiday crafting now!

Favourite Art Supplies
Sharing some of my favourite art supplies to use in my journal. So, what are your favourites?

Frugal or “Green” Quilting Tips
In these days of saving money and being environmentally friendly, quilters have some tips to contribute.

How to Make Mint Matchbook Party Favors
Have you seen these cute little matchbooks as wedding or party favors? Each matchbook contains an after dinner mint and is inscribed with the occasion, date and/or some significant saying.

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“A Blast from the Past” Includes Pioneer & Patriotic Quilt Designs
Mary Emma Allen at Quilting and Patchwork names a number of patriotic and pioneer quilt designs and quizzes you on them.

Barbara Brabec and Me: Helping Crafters to Be
If you want to craft for profit, you should know about Barbara Brabec and Eileen, whose motto is “The Artful Crafter – Helping Crafters to Be”.

Crocheted Friendship Finger Puppets
Finger puppets are great gifts, and they are wonderful for summer travels. Crochet up a handful or two of these charming little finger puppets …read more

A butterfly T shirt with reverse applique, recycled weaving and spool knitting
Here’s a great way to reclaim scraps of weaving to embellish garments and accessories

Creations from Organic Artist Paul Schick
Paul transforms twigs and more. You’ll love the earthy feel of his work.

Layers Upon Layers
Be ready to ooooo and aaaaah over Bonnie Meltzer’s mixed media pieces!

Shortcuts for sewing shirts
Chloe from Tangled Thread shares one of her quick & easy shortcuts to save you time when you’re sewing shirts.

Turn Off the (Mod Podge) …read more

It’s Friday, and the 13th at that! It’s a good day to check in with the crafty bloggers and see what they’ve been up to this week!
Decoupage Beach Memory Box
Put your beachcombing mementos in full view all year round by arranging them on a pretty decoupage box.

Experience Time Travel with a Quilt
Now that your children are home from school, experience some “time travel” quilt related adventures with them.

Father’s Day craft ideas
Make a special hand-printed t-shirt for your Dad this Father’s Day

Spool knit a magical little ‘Fairy Window’ for making wishes
Here’s a …read more

Create your own scrapbook embellishments
You can make your own stamped ribbons – perfect for scrapbooking – for a lot less than craft stores sell them.

Inspired by Graphic Designer Angie Briggs
Eileen is inspired by Graphic Designer Angie Brigss to digi-scrap some magical vacation memories.
 
 

Layers Upon Layers
Digital manipulations using a torn paper landscape background

Metal Sculptures from Edouard Martinet
Explore this French artist’s intricate metal sculptures made from found objects.

Sometimes You Can Make Your Own Art Tools
Sometimes we have to make the tools we need. In this case, waves were needed , so she carved a stamp.

Spool knitters in review
I’ve been posting …read more