Creative thoughts from Craftster Guest Blogger MareMare…
The latest featured member for the Bath and Beauty Board is…mcook72677!
Mandy is a fabulous soapmaker (I know, I have some of her soap in my bathroom right now!). She has been a member of Craftster since August 2007 and posts her fabulous projects all over Craftster. She also won the Eco-Friendly/All Natural B&B Challenge! Be sure to see the entire interview with Mandy as well as tons of great project pics (including her favorite Craftster projects from other members!)
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on 9/3/2010, 8:27 am,
by jungrrl,
under As Seen On TV.
So something_weird has been extolling the awesomeness of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for a long time but I never got around to watching it until recently. Now I can’t stop! So I was really excited to see this amazing painted ceramic plate of Charlie by MissWendy. She plans on giving it as a gift when the new season starts (soon)!
When Polly Peanut found a tutorial for a visor style cap but couldn’t quite read it, she took matters into her own hands and created a different version of the same tutorial! This cap is super cute and perfect for these last few days of summer. You can see Polly’s version and a link to the previous version in her thread.
Cupcakes have been making our dessert plates happy since 1828! Now they even fill Craftster’s completed project boards via colorful fabric prints, treat-themed accessories and even home decor pieces. Maybe it’s the silly little sprinkles or the vibrant color combinations, but they never cease to bring a bit of happy to any given day.
If the September edition of the Craftster Newsletter (subscribers, check your e-mail inboxes today! ) and this sweet-filled blog somehow don’t give you enough cupcake inspiration, be sure to check out the cupcake project tag!
Cupcake Pin Cushion
Cupcake Scarf
Mini Cupcake Pops
Zombie Cupcake Hair Clip
Cupcake Toppers
Rainbow of Cupcakes
Angry Cupcake Pillow
Cupcake Dress
Felt Cupcakes
Do you have a favorite cupcake-themed project, or cupcake recipe? Please share in the comments below!
Posted
on 9/1/2010, 9:05 am,
by sweets4ever,
under Craft Challenge.
Craft Challenge #55, Pixelate Mama, has been announced! Your challenge this month is to create a pixel project! Entries are due October 1 through October 7, 2010.
Read all of the challenge details here and get crafting for your chance to win an amazing prize package from Crafting Mama , a video game for Nintendo DS!
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on 9/1/2010, 6:00 am,
by jungrrl,
under Craftster Crush.
Barbolot is an amazing member of the community! When I slyly asked a few moderators about her they just gushed over how sweet she is, how awesome her swap organizer skills are, and just her all around fabulousness as a community member. I have to say my experiences with her have led me to feel the same way! Not only is she just as nice and helpful as she can be but she also has a real passion for giving old fabrics new life and creating beautiful things out of items that have already lived another life.
Barbolot is a great example of the Craftster Spirit. She loves making things from reclaimed materials and she’s always sharing her tutorials and patterns with the community! Oh yea, and the things she makes are really awesome!
Posted
on 9/1/2010, 6:00 am,
by MrXStitch,
under Mr X Stitch.
Over at Mr X Stitch we’re blessed with the services of Beefranck, the Queen of Ironic Stitching, who curates the terrific “Emporium of Embroidered Excellence and Splendiferous Stitchery”. Each week, these posts explore themes expressed through embroidery, and they’re ace. So without further ado, I welcome you to…
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This week is all about James Lassey and his plush and soft sculpture creations.
Top 5 Super Healthy Superfoods
Eating healthy foods –like leafy greens, roots, nuts, and honey — can have positive long-term effects on your health (and the environment).
Plant Cover Crops for Healthier Soil Next Spring
You may still be harvesting lettuce and tomatoes, but it’s never too early to think about next year’s garden — and give it a head start with these cover crops.
Posted
on 8/31/2010, 6:00 am,
by SevsOnlyGirl,
under General Projects.
Creative thoughts from Craftster Guest Blogger SevsOnlyGirl…
We all have shirts laying around that we’re never going to wear but we love them for some reason. Take a couple of them and make your own custom hoodie! Member Mezzi did just that and her hoodies are darling! Her pictures are clear and the directions make sense and should be easy for even a beginner to understand. I am absolutely in love with the pink striped hoodie, go take a look at it!
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on 8/30/2010, 4:02 pm,
by SevsOnlyGirl,
under Project Tutorials.
Creative thoughts from Craftster Guest Blogger SevsOnlyGirl…
Like many people during the growing season, member lapoli was overrun with summer squash. Not one to back down on a challenge, she decided to attempt Stuffed Summer Squash. They look delicious and she reports that they taste amazing. She gives easy step by step directions, even sharing some of her own secrets! These would make a great addition to any summer meal!
Creative thoughts from Craftster Guest Blogger MareMare…
If you have a couple ingredients and a few minutes, you can make your own natural deodorant to keep you smelling fresh for the rest of the summer! Craftster member girlonbike shares her recipe for easy-to-make deodorant.
With all the controversy surrounding certain ingredients in commercial deodorants (as well as the high prices!), this just may be the natural product you’ve been searching for! You can even add a few drops of skin safe essential oils to customize it.
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on 8/29/2010, 11:20 am,
by MareMare,
under General Projects.
Creative thoughts from Craftster Guest Blogger MareMare…
Do you have any little monsters starting school soon? My middle nephew is bursting from excitement to begin pre-school in a couple weeks, and this adorable art supply tote from Craftster member sadsilver is going to make a great first day of school gift for him! This project could easily be whipped up from scraps of felt and decorated in a variety of ways. Don’t forget to add the colorful crayon “teeth” and your own little monster will scamper off to school with a matching smile!
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on 8/28/2010, 12:30 am,
by sweets4ever,
under Foodie Friday.
For this Foodie Friday, we are stopping by the kitchen for Craftster Quickies, kittykill and super bright rainbow cupcakes! Sevsonlygirl recently featured kittykill’s rainbow cupcake project thread, but now kittykill has bumped it up a notch with this tutorial video!
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on 8/27/2010, 8:21 am,
by jungrrl,
under As Seen On TV.
I’m taking it back a little bit this time with an Aaahh!!! Real Monsters craft! Oblina was my favorite monster and this crocheted Oblina scarf is fantastic! Craftster member the Trickster was right on with the eyes and the lips. Hopefully there are no arms on that scarf so she can’t tickle your brain!
There aren’t many Aaahh!!! Real Monsters crafts outside of swap galleries, so here are a few swap gallery links for you to peruse to get your Oblina, Ickis, and Krumm fix!
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