Tangled Thread

July 12th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

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 […]

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July 5th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

“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 […]

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June 28th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

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 […]

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June 21st, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

Celebrate the first day of summer with the Artsy Bloggers!

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 […]

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June 14th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

 It’s the time of the week for the Artsy Bloggers team to share our favorite posts of the week - enjoy!

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 Quiilt
Now that your children are home […]

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June 6th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

It’s an extra-special Artsy Bloggers round-up this week, Cyndi - who writes Layers Upon Layers as well as Jewelry & Beading, just welcomed her first grand-daughter into the world!  Best wishes :-)

Create your own scrapbook embellishments
You can make your own stamped ribbons - perfect for scrapbooking - for a lot less than craft […]

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May 31st, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

It’s that time again - here’s the best of the week from the Artsy Bloggers group - happy crafting!

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 […]

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May 25th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

Be gone foul wasp!
Noreen crocheted fake wasp nest to trick the wasps and yellow jackets into staying away from her home. Let’s hope it works!
Freaky Friday #66
A great visual journal writing prompt.
Is this a Blog? Or is it a Website??
Are you confused by the distinction between a blog and a website? Eileen tries […]

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May 17th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

1000 Journals Project
Links to the amazing 1000 Journals Project, in case you’ve missed it so far.
How Will the Orphan Works Bill Affect Ownership of Your Art & Written Work?
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork wonders what you think of the proposed Orphan Works Bill in the US Congress and how it […]

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May 11th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

A quick and easy market bag to crochet for ‘WOW MOM’s!
Noreen Crone-Findlay designed a quick and fun market bag in honor of all the Wow Moms out there. And it’s good for dear old mother earth, too!
Decoupage a Byzantine Cross Pendant
Eileen shares instructions for a decoupage Byzantine cross pendant made from cardboard - of all […]

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