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Altered Book Frame Tutorial By June Crawford of A Creative Dream

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I am a book lover and book collector and just hate throwing a good book away. Well, you can imagine how pleased I was to see that June Crawford had a wonderful tutorial on her A Creative Dream blog showing you how to make an altered photo frame from an old book. I just love this idea.

Altered book photo frame

Here's what June had to say about her tutorial: Let's alter a book.... Not like I haven't done that pretty often, eh? I am somewhat obsessed with it aren't I? This time I have a twist though... instead of making another journal, how about we turn a book into my current fancy... a frame?

I seem to have caught this particular bug (for making frames) while I was working on the woven photo frame. (You know... the one that I've got up for grabs as the current give away...over there on the left). Since you can alter books into so many other things, surely I can alter a book into a frame, right?

First is the deconstruction phase. One of the most interesting things I have found since I started altering books is how very simple it is to deconstruct one. I have always thought of a book as something that is rock solid, but all it takes is two carefully created incisions and you have a book cover separated from the book pages. My only caution here is that you be very careful (if you follow along and create your own) not to puncture the spine of the book while you make the incisions.

Please respect June's TERMS OF USE: Please note, in regard to the copyright, all of the directions and photographs in my tutorials are mine, you may not copy or reproduce them without my consent. These instructions are for you to use for PERSONAL use only, not for profit.

June's Bio: Me... a dreamer, a ponderer of big and small thoughts. A wanna-be artist, a soon to be empty-nester... wondering what the heck I am gonna do with the rest of my life...

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - June Crawford of A Creative Dream.

Please visit her A Creative Dream blog at http://acreativedreamer.blogspot.com/. Her A Creative Dream Flickr page is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativedreamer/ .

Snowman In A Basket E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

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I just LOVE the next stitchery that Sue Allemand has on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog. It's a stitchery picture for the most adorable snowman in a basket as well as two small snowman ornaments. I hope you enjoy Sue's e-pattern.

SNOWMAN IN A BASKET

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: We LOVE our customers so much -- that here's another FREE cutie pattern for ya! Two in one day!!! SNOWMEN IN A BASKET pattern includes instructions for making the framed stitchery as well as the mini snowmen ornaments!! The mini snowmen have cute polymer clay noses and seed bead eyes! They're adorable on a tree!! You could even make the stitchery into a little pillow ornament if you wish! Have fun stitching up these cuties!!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

How To Block A Crocheted Doily Tutorial By Pamela Kellogg of Kitty and Me Designs

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Have you ever wondered how to block a doily or cross-stitch design. If you have and want to learn how to do this you'll be pleased to know that Pamela Kellogg has a tutorial on her Kitty & Me Designs blog showing you how.

How To Block A Crocheted Doily Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Pamela Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs.

Here's what Pamela had to say about her tutorial: Happy Sunday everyone! I've been busy, busy, busy! Yes, too busy and I'm winding down now but I am the way I am! My ADD motor is always going!

I made a big pot of soup, 2 batches of cookies and a loaf of wheat bread. I have all the laundry caught up and added 2 more of my mom's Victorian Tussy Mussy's for Mother's Day to our Etsy shop:

Aren't they pretty? Mom really has a knack for these!

Another thing I did today was to block a couple of crocheted doilies and I thought I would write a tutorial for anyone who doesn't know how to do this. Many crocheted pieces can be ironed into shape but there are some that just won't cooperate unless they are blocked.

Please respect Pamela's TERMS OF USE: I like to share Craft and Embroidery Tutorials on how I do a variety of projects and techniques and helpful hints. I add to this list regularly. Please feel free to download the directions and if you try them, please let me know if you enjoyed the project!

Pamela's Bio:Designer, Textile Artist and Instructor. Although I love all forms of needlework and embroidery, my true passion is Crazy Quilting. I enjoy a quiet life in our little cottage by a lake in Northern Illinois. I frequent flea markets and antique shops looking for do-dads that I can sew on to my stitching projects. I offer some of my handmade items, along with my mom's and my sister's, in my Etsy shop. I enjoy baking and share many of my recipes here. And did I mention glitter?

Copyright © 2005 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Pamela Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs .

Please visit her Kitty & Me Designs blog at http://kittyandmedesigns.blogspot.com/ and her Kitty & Me Designs Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/kittyandme.

Paper Gum Weaving and Woven Chain Paper Frame Tutorials By June Crawford of A Creative Dream

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I can remember making gum wrapper chains? Can you? If you can remember these or if you have always wanted to learn how to make something from them then you'll be happy to know that June Crawford has a wonderful tutorial on her A Creative Dream blog showing you how to make picture frame from gum wrapper chains. I'm definitely going to try making one of these. Boy, does that bring back memories!

Paper (gum wrapper) weaving

Here's what June had to say about her tutorial: This current obsession I have with re-purposing old books into creative journals has left me with a whole lot of book guts. All those pages that fall out or I remove are hanging around in my creative space and I swear, they are taunting me. Maybe it's because they are really starting to pile up, or maybe it's because the pile is starting to topple over... either way, it seems time to turn some of my attention to all those pages.

So... do ya remember the gum wrapper chains from forever and a day ago? I think the last time I made one I was in... oh, maybe the fourth grade. We won't discuss exactly how many years ago that was, suffice it to say, it was a few. Which makes it all the more strange that creating one popped into my head a couple of weeks ago. But, once an idea comes to roost it must eventually come to fruition. It seemed a good thing to make those book pages stop taunting me, so this weekend I searched the depths of my memory and with a few mishaps... ok, maybe a whole bunch of mishaps (I tried to make it so much more difficult than it needed to be)... I think I finally got it. In case you haven't made one, or if you just need a refresher, I thought I'd share... Start with papers the size of gum wrappers. Mine were 1.5" x 3.25".

Woven paper frame part 1

Woven paper frame part 2

Woven paper frame finish

Here's what June had to say about her tutorial: To weave the gum wrappers again, I needed a project to use them up. This is what I came up with. Quite pleased with myself. I mean.. cool idea huh? Who else would come up with a frame? Then my daughter came home. It seems she's seen these everywhere. Talk about an immediate deflate... anyway, I'm going to share with you the process of creating this frame regardless. Along with the things I won't be doing for the next ones.

Please respect June's TERMS OF USE: Please note, in regard to the copyright, all of the directions and photographs in my tutorials are mine, you may not copy or reproduce them without my consent. These instructions are for you to use for PERSONAL use only, not for profit.

June's Bio: Me... a dreamer, a ponderer of big and small thoughts. A wanna-be artist, a soon to be empty-nester... wondering what the heck I am gonna do with the rest of my life...

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - June Crawford of A Creative Dream.

Please visit her A Creative Dream blog at http://acreativedreamer.blogspot.com/. Her A Creative Dream Flickr page is at http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativedreamer/ .

Making a Chipboard Shoe Picture Stand Tutorial By Laura Carson of Artfully Musing Blog

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I just LOVE shoes and any creation revolving around shoes. So, I was thrilled to see that Laura Carson had a wonderful tutorial on her Artfully Musing blog showing you how to make a shoe picture stand out of chipboard. This is going to the top of my "to do" list. I just LOVE shoes.

Making a Chipboard Shoe Picture Stand – Designed for Alpha Stamps

Here's what Laura had to say about her tutorial: In this tutorial I’ll cover how to construct a picture stand using chipboard shoes and a chipboard name tag. These stands are simple to make with endless style and theme possibilities.

Please respect Laura's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials are protected by U.S. & International copyright laws. Do not copy, duplicate, alter or reproduce in anyway. Please use for inspiration only. ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ©2012 Laura Carson (Artfully Musing), All Rights Reserved

Laura's Bio: After retiring from the computer software industry where I spent my career designing, building and marketing software, I needed a creative outlet. A few years ago I discovered Mixed Media Art and have had a love affair ever since. I’ve taught classes in Altered Books, Handmade Books, Collage Art and Mix Media Art. I currently design for Alpha Stamps and I enjoy trading in various art groups. Starting this blog is a way of sharing my art and the wonderful art I have received from others. I specialize in very detailed multi-layered and textured pieces. I live in Anthem Arizona with my husband Kevin, dog Sandy, and cat Tigger.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Please visit her Artfully Musing blog at http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/.

How To Make A Glossy Free Tutorial by Alma Stoller

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I just love all types of embroidery and embellishment and have always wanted to try making a glossy. If you have too then you'll be happy to know that Alma Stoller has a wonderful tutorial on her Alma Stoller blog showing you how to make a glossy. Enjoy.

How To Make A Glossy

Here's what Alma had to say about her tutorial: I am starting 2010 with an art project called The Glossy Project. The Glossy Project is a monthly challenge I have started as a way to merge my love of design and fashion with textile and mixed media art.

For this year, the theme will be the cover of Boho, Vogue (US edition), Oprah and Bust magazine and the design is always embroidered.

The embroidery technique is one I have been using and teaching for years now. I call this stitch,The Glossy Back Stitch. It is similar to the traditional back stitch,

Please respect Alma's TERMS OF USE: I encourage you to link back to my post. Please give credit where credit is due. Unless otherwise noted, all photos, text, ideas, tutorials and artwork on my blog are the property of Alma Stoller. I'm happy to share with you, but please do not copy, reproduce or use without permission. Thank you.

Copyright © 2003-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog. Alma is an artist, designer, and blogger.

Please visit her Alma Stoller blog at http://www.almastoller.blogspot.com/, her Alma Stoller Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-Stoller/179752818769188 , and her Alma Stoller Tutorials ETSY Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStollerTutorials.

Fabric Frames Free Tutorial By Sue Bleiweiss

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I don't know about you but I am always looking for new ways to frame all my craft projects. If you're anything like me then you'll be happy to know that Sue Bleiweiss of Sue Bleiweiss website has another wonderful tutorial showing you how to create fabric frames on her Sue Bleiweiss blog. I hope you enjoy Sue's tutorial.

Fabric Frames

Here's what Sue had to say about her fabric frames tutorial:

These fabric frames are very versatile. You can make them with as many panels as you want and in any size you need. Make some small, purse-sized frames to give as small gifts for the holidays. Having a dinner party? Make a larger frame and slip a card printed with the menu on one side and what’s for dessert on the other. A long series of these panels done in holiday fabric and placed on a mantle gives you a unique way to display greeting cards.

Please respect Sue's Terms of Use: For personal use only. Please feel free to make as many as you like for gifts, swaps and donations, however; at this time I cannot provide licensing for readers to sell items made from the patterns provided on my website. Tutorial, text & images are the property of Sue Bleiweiss. Do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Sue Bleiweiss of SueBleiweiss.com.

Sue is a Mixed Media Fiber Artist and Instructor. She teaches classes online in mixed media, surface design, fiber arts. Please visit her Sue Bleiweiss Etsy Shop.

Taking and Editing Photos for the Internet Free Tutorial By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber

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Want to learn a few photo taking and editing tips? If you do then you'll be happy to know that Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber has a wonderful tutorial on her blog showing you how to take and edit photos for the internet. I hope you enjoy Vicki's tutorial.

Taking and Editing Photos for the Internet

Here's what Vicki had to say about her photo tips tutorial: This tutorial shows you some simple things you can do to improve the quality of your photos. It's not about composition. This is about lighting, color quality and editing.

Please respect Vicki's Terms of Use: Tutorial, text & images are the property of Vicki Welsh. Please do not copy or distribute in any form for any reason without my permission!

Vicki's Bio - I am 51, married 23 years and no kids (by choice). I live near Richmond, VA and am obsessed with anything to do with fabric and thread! I sew quilts, dye fabric, longarm quilting and just make lots of things. I started this blog as a way to chronicle my sewing goals and adventures and retired recently to become a full time fabric dyer.

Copyright © 2006-2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Vicki Welsh of Field Trips In Fiber - Adventures in quilting, hand dyed fabric and fiber art. Vicki is a fiber artist and fiber dyer. Please visit her "Vicki Welsh - Hand Dyed Fabrics" Etsy Shop.

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #81, #82, #83, #84 and #85

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If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #81, #82, #83, #84 and #85:

Idea #81 - A pen case makes a terrific present for all the teachers, office workers, Moms, and students on your gift giving list.

How To Make a Stylish Pen Case
Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ayumi of Pink Penguin blog.

Idea #82 - Pillowcases make great gifts.

Pillowcase Tutorial
Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Chris Daly of Shady Grove Studios

Idea #83 - A framed silhouette makes a fabulous gift and keepsake.

Silhouette Tutorial
Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Melissa of Haworth Handmade.

Idea #84 - Bitty bug pincushion makes an adorable gift.

Bitty Bug Pincushion
Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Lauren Brandy of Lauren Brandy.

Idea #85 - A sewing machine mat is the perfect gift for all the sewers on your gift giving list.

Sewing Machine Mat
Copyright © 2007-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog blog.

Please respect each artist or crafters Terms Of Use for their free article.

I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas #86, #87, #88, #89 and #90.

Eye Candy For Your Walls Free Tutorial by Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits

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I just love finding creative ways to decorate your home. If you like bright and cheery decorations for your walls then you'll be happy to know that Jessica Levitt has a wonderful tutorial on her Juicy Bits blog showing you how to make fabric wall dots. Enjoy!

eye candy for your walls

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorial and e-pattern: I'll start right in with my very first tutorial. I recently made these super-easy and very inexpensive fabric wall dots. I feel a little silly posting directions as they really are EASY, but I know someone out there will enjoy them.

Please respect Jessica's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials and e-patterns are the copyright of Jessica Levitt and are for personal use only.

Copyright © 2008-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Jessica Levitt of Juicy Bits. Jessica is a mom, sewer, crafter and designer.

Please visit her Juicy Bits blog @ http://www.juicy-bits.typepad.com/.

Photo Ornament Free Tutorial by Jessica Kesterson of Living The Swell Life

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Are you looking for an idea for an adorable babies 1st Christmas ornament? If you are then you'll be happy to know that Jessica Kesterson has a wonderful tutorial on her Living the Swell Life blog showing you how to make a darling photo ornament! What a great gift.

dec. daily {no. 22} photo ornament tutorial

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorial: Time for the second annual handmade ornament tutorial + grand finale of my December dailies. (Am bugging out early, I know!) This year, I made a big batch of these baby block ornaments to give as gifts to all of Graham's doting grand and great-grandparents and saved one for our little family. These make perfect baby's 1st Christmas ornaments, but of course you could decorate yours with absolutely any theme.

Please respect Jessica's TERMS OF USE: Living the Swell Life is a creative & lifestyle blog, sharing the photography, stories, inspiration, and crafts of Jessica Kesterson. The photos and tutorials are her creative property, so please be nice and do not use or reproduce these images or words without express, written permission. swell.life(at)gmail.com

Happy Crafting!

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Jessica Kesterson of Living the Swell Life.

Please visit her Living the Swell Life blog @ http://livingtheswelllife.blogspot.com/.

How To Fake A Landscape Painting and Distressed Folk Art Painting Free Tutorial by Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo

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Are you trying to find ways to decorate your apartment or home without spending a fortune? Well, if you are then you'll be happy to know that Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo has two wonderful tutorials on her Lil Blue Boo blog showing you how to fake a landscape painting and how to make a distressed folk art painting. Have fun decorating!

How to Fake a Landscape Painting....

Here's what Ashley had to say about her tutorial: I love art that looks old, a little rare, antique.......like maybe it was acquired from an estate sale or maybe even an auction at Sotheby's. But I don't like to spend large amounts of money on art.....so I have to improvise. Here is a quick and easy painting tutorial....I promise anyone can do it as long as you can follow some directions.

Distressed Folk Art Painting - Tutorial

Here's what Ashley had to say about her tutorial: This tutorial was featured on U-Create last week. I had the hardest time narrowing down what type of tutorial I wanted to put together for my "guest appearance" but I had recently gauged interest on my blog by posting a painting I had done using the same process as I outline below and thought this would be the perfect opportunity! So here it is:

Please respect Ashley's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials and patterns are for personal use only. Commercial use of any kind is prohibited without the written authorization of Ashley Hacksaw.

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo. Ashley is a children's clothing designer, pattern designer, portrait & murals artist, and crafter.

Please visit her Lil Blue Boo blog @ http://www.lilblueboo.blogspot.com/, her Clothing By Lil Blue Boo Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilblueboo, and her Lil Blue Boo Big Cartel shop at http://www.lilblueboo.bigcartel.com/.

Make Fabric Prints With Tape, How To Makeover A Chair, and How To Make Fabric Panel Wall Art Free Tutorials By Jessica Jones of Jessica Jones

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If you like creative ways to decorate your home or apartment then you'll be happy to know that Jessica Jones has three wonderful tutorials on her How About Orange blog showing you how to make fabric prints with tape, how to makeover a chair, and how to make fabric panel wall art.

Make fabric prints with tape

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorial: I'm still on that tape kick. I have a deep love for anything self-adhesive; peeling and sticking are two of my all-time favorite activities. So I tried an experiment with painter's tape to make a pattern on fabric.

How to makeover a chair

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorial: A couple weeks ago I bought a brown, scuffed up chair from our local Salvation Army and turned it into this for our bedroom. I think I'm in love with it.

How to make fabric panel wall art

Here's what Jessica had to say about her tutorial: Here's how to make a giant piece of wall art for your room.

Please respect Jessica's TERMS OF USE: You're welcome to link to my How About Orange blog or use a single image and brief description to link back to any post. Republishing posts in their entirety is prohibited without permission.

Copyright © 2007-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Jessica Jones of Jessica Jones. Jessica is a professional graphic and textile designer. Please visit her Jessica Jones website @ http://www.jessicajonesdesign.com/ and her How About Orange blog @ http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/.

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