July 2nd, 2009 [ Daily DIY ]

*Make photo magazine holders with Tiny Decor Blog.

*Add ruffles to a bikini top with love...Maegan.

*Make a Giacomettie statue with ArtMind.

*Learn how to make Elizabeth's mountain of a headboard on Design Sponge.

*Knit a teddy bear with a Prima pattern on All About You.

*Learn how to make a crepe paper lei on Instructables.

*Crochet a face cloth with a pattern from Craft Leftovers.

*Make a beach towel roll up with Cathie Filian.

*Make felt slippers with a template and how-to from Martha.

*Samster Mommy shares an easy sea star applique perfect for beach wear.

*I love how easy this jean utility apron is! Get all the details on A Thousand Words.

*Get the pattern for this cherry cluster applique block on Wee Folk Art.

*Dress up a bridesmaid or other jewelry gift with Ellie Snow on Design Sponge.

*Sew a felt monster with ninananna.

*Knit Ribbit the frog with a pattern from Spud and Chloe.

*Sew a bun maker with Ikat Bag.

*I love the idea behind Serendipity's summer advent calender.

*Whip up a fun and festive child's headscarf with Rhubarb Sky.

*Learn how to make three little pouches on The Purl Bee.

*Make a terrarium with a video from Sprout Home on Design Sponge.

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July 2nd, 2009 [ News ]

*Interested in punk, gothic, emo, or rockabilly DIY and indie design? Check out the new Creepy Queen Magazine.

*Creativity Prompt is debuting a Capture your Dream workshop on July 20th. Capture your dream is a new workshop designed to help you identify your dream, capture it in a beautiful handmade mini-album and pave your way to make your dream come true. 19.95 with a you'll love it or your money back guarantee!

*In Atlanta? Check out the indie craft market Kraftwork ,tonight at the Young Blood Gallery & Boutique from 7:00 to 10:00pm.

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July 2nd, 2009 [ Crafty Reading Roundup ]

*Is Your marketing Collateral Ready?-Savor the Success

*How To Form Successful Biz Partnerships-Design Sponge

*Quit Your Day Job: NewDuds-The Storque

*Store Owners Create A Custom Lifestyle-The Chronicle

*7 Reasons Why Shop Owners Need To Blog-Modish Biz Tips

*Alicia Bock-Artists Who Blog

*Advertising: It's Not You, It's Me-Bakery

*Contract law (Do's, Don'ts And More...)-Design Sponge

*An Interview With Diane Gilleland Of Craftypod-Care2

*20 Ways To Promote Your Etsy Shop With Discounts-Everything Etsy

*Retail:Brick By Brick-Financial Part 2-Modish Biz Tips

*If You Know It, Teach It!- The Storque

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July 2nd, 2009 [ Craft For Kids Roundup ]

*Learn how to make a fabric pup tent on CasaSugar.

*Visit Craft Nectar and download this Sight Word Game that you can customize to the childs reading level or language.

*Make a hooded doll blanket with Sparkle Power.

*I love this framed child silhouette idea on Lil Blue Boo.

*How cute is this monogram princess hair clip holder on Katie's Nesting Spot?

*Wee Folk Art shares the pattern for a USAF Roundel Applique perfect for a kid's shirt.

*Learn how to make a hair bow board on Samster Mommy.

*Make this adorable panda bear hoodie with a how-to on Instructables.

*Chocolate on My Cranium shares a paper version of her cool summer days calendar.

*If you've got a hula hoop you can make Homespun Threads' kid's bed canopy.

*Dabbled shows us how to make dragon wings for fun and party favors.

*This foam bath toy turtle holds a bar of soap! Get the how-to and template on I Love to Craft.

*Block print a toddler skirt with Lil Blue Boo.

*Make shatter-proof frames for kid's art. Get the details on This Little Project.

*Craft a stuffed robot out of a felted sweater. Get the how-to on The World More Beautiful.

*Extend the life of a stained shirt with this butterfly idea from Martha.

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