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Artsy bloggers roundup for July 19-2008

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:19:35 +0000

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 summer sandals have seen better days, paint them!
Print Your Own Wedding Invitations Did you know you can print fancy professional looking invitations using quality card stock and any word processing program? Eileen tells you how.

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Artsy bloggers roundup for July 11-2008

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:41:51 +0000

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.
Layers Upon Layers Cyndi’s readers are sending in pictures of the best thing they’ve made so far this summer! Wanna join in?
Making and breaking and making again- A tatting shuttle becomes a necklace Last week, I carved 2 tatting shuttles from some recycled wood. I broke one of the tatting shuttles and recycled it into a very spiffy necklace. And now, I’m debating about the cord for the necklace. Opinions are welcome!
Win Scanalog: A Great Way to Organize Magazine Articles Store directions, recipes and more for later use, then recycle your magazines.

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Artsy bloggers roundup for July 5-2008

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:43:35 +0000

“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 for your young friends!
Layers Upon Layers The beauty of a small Italian town took up all of Cyndi’s energy during her travels!
Men’s Homemade Birthday Gift Idea Make a collage for your favorite sports fan.
Mister Skunk’s Magnificent Creations Skunk creates toy art from used bicycle parts and trash. On exhibit in Boston until July 18.
One Piece of Paper Pop-up inspiration for your visual journal.
Sewing shirts? Try this easy way of marking buttons Here’s another tip from Chloe to help you finish off your shirts easily. Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay

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Artsy bloggers roundup for June 28-2008

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:24:00 +0000

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) Bubble Machine! If you’ve been plagued by bubbling and wrinkling in your decoupage projects, you need to read Eileen’s solutions.
What is the Value of Your Quilt? Mary Emma Allen at Quilting and Patchwork will start you thinking about the value of your quilt(s). IMage Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright

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Artsy bloggers roundup for June 21-2008

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:40:13 +0000

It’s Artsy Blogger Link time! Here’s a whole new crop of lovely links! 10 Ways to Save Money Quilting Guest blogger, Karen Weideman, at Quilting and Patchwork provides some great tips for saving money on your quilting.
Creative Therapy Another great visual journal inspiration blog
How to Craft for the Retiree Market If you craft for profit, you need to know your market. Read Eileen’s market tips for selling in an area with a lot of retirees.
Jewelry from favorites fabrics Use fabric motifs to create embroidered pins and brooches
Peace Angels Project is alive and well again A couple of years ago, I started the Peace Angels project. I designed simple to make Angels of Peace dolls as meditations on Peace and the peacemaking process. People have been asking for the patterns again, so I am posting patterns for the Peace Angels, starting with a simple crocheted one.
Recycled Mint Tin Craft Project This project is fun to do with kids or can be a very sophisticated craft for adults.
Recycled wood made into freeform bracelets Chloe and I are celebrating our 2nd blogiversary at b5, so, I made us each 2 wild and wonderful freeform wooden bracelets to celebrate.
Ways to Reuse Old Neckties Discover 10 ways to give new life to ignored neckties. Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay (copyright)

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Artsy bloggers roundup for June 13-2008

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:02:19 +0000

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 tutorial for an enchanting little ‘Fairy window’ to hang in your window, or in a tree, or…..
Yard Art from Scrap Metal One reader shares some wonderful junk creations. Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay

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Artsy bloggers roundup for June 6-2008

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:36:30 +0000

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 a series of reviews about my favorite yarn gadgets. Here are some of my favorite ’store bought’ spool knitters. I also tell the story about what it was that lead me and my husband to start creating our own line of one of a kind spool knitters.
Summer Activities for Quilters’ Children Check out various activities to keep your children busy this summer so you can quilt…or join them.

Freaky Friday #114
Another great visual journal prompt

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New poll about tutorials

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:55:29 +0000

A new little video camera is on it’s way to our house.

So! I’ll be able to shoot video tutorials.

I have posted a new poll, because I’d like to know which topics you’d like video tutorials of.

You can vote in the poll, or just post me a comment or send me a note.

To see the poll, you need to move your cursor over to the right and scroll down a little.

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Flip flip dip

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:39:43 +0000

I am doing a H U G E happy dance right now!

b5 media, the wunnerful folks that I blog for, had a contest for their bloggers.

And I won one of the prizes!

(Aiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeee -Noreen runs screaming from the room in total delight and jubilation)

It’s a little ‘Flip’ video camera! Aiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeee I am so excited!

D’ya know what this means? Aiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeee

VIDEO TUTORIALS!!!!!!

LOts and lots and loTS of

VIDEO TUTORIALS!!!!!!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

So, as soon as it arrives…. I’ll start working on those

VIDEO TUTORIALS!!!!!!

I’ve had all kinds of requests for tutorials for Lily Speed o Weave instructions, and for tatting….. and spool knitting and weaving and and….

What would you like me to make VIDEO TUTORIALS!!!!!! of?

Excuse me while I run around the studio a few more times, doing the happy dance!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

and don’t forget to let me know what tutes you want!

heeheeheehehehe

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Artsy bloggers roundup for May 30-2008

Noreen Crone-Findlay — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:01:34 +0000

A Happy Little Woven Pouch full of sweet sisterly memories One thing always leads to another, doesn’t it? Reading a sweet book inspired Noreen to weave a little amulet bag in honor of a dearly loved sister.
De-Cluttering my Craft Room the FlyLady Way Eileen tackles those piles of “inspiration” that seem to accumulate in any artist’s workspace … 15 minutes at a time.
Digital Painting Tutorial Some more from the lovely and talented Genece Hamby.
Kitchen Message Center from Cutting Board Have a used up cutting board? Here’s an idea to give it new life.
Layers Upon Layers Cyndi’s mixing it up again with another project combining physical and digital art!
Link-roundup for the silk paper how-to Chloe has completed the silk paper project and posted a complete list of all the links.

Update on the fake wasp nests
Noreen Crone-Findlay designed a crocheted fake wasp nest to keep the beasties at bay, and her husband has turned one in wood. Here’s the update on how the wasp away’s are working:

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