Fingernail Tutorial by Dessa Rae of Dessa Rae Original Art Dolls

I have always wanted to try my hand at making clay dolls.  I just have never had the time to do so, but would LOVE to.  Well, when it comes to art dolls if you want to learn how to do something you try to learn from a master.  And, Dessa Rae of  Dessa Rae Original Art Dolls is a master at making clay sculpted dolls.  So, you'll be pleased to know that she has created a tutorial on her Dessa Rae Original Art Dolls blog to show you how to make fingernails.

Fingernail Tutorial

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Dessa Rae of Dessa Rae Original Art Dolls.

Here's what Dessa Rae had to say about her tutorial:  This tutorial will be a step by step guide on how to make a realistic looking fingernail. This technique can be used on any size doll.

Please respect Dessa Rae's TERMS OF USE: All Rights Reserved. All texts and images are the sole property of Dessa Rae Original Art Dolls. This tutorial is for personal use only, and any reproduction for the sole intent of sale and distribution is strictly prohibited.

Dessa Rae's Bio: I am a self taught Doll Artist, and I have been making all kinds of dolls for 31 years. I started out making cloth dolls, and from there I went to sculpting miniature Babies, Faeries, and Mermaids. My dolls have been featured in Doll Reader, Dolls Magazine, and Doll Crafter. I have won two Dolls Awards of Excellence nominations. The first in 1995 and the second in 1997. I have exhibited at Toy Fair and the Doll and Teddy Bear Expo. I am always happy when I am creating dolls. And I am even happier when one of my creations goes to a good home.

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Dessa Rae of Dessa Rae Original Art Dolls.

Please visit her Dessa Rae Original Art Dolls blog at http://dessaraeartdolls.blogspot.com/ .

Fall Folkart Buckets Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I just love primitive, country, and folk art crafts. Don't you? Well, Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog for creating painted buckets out of papier mache. Enjoy.

FALL FOLKART BUCKETS

Copyright © 2003 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: These cute folkart designs (by Sue Allemand) can be used on paper mache buckets as shown, wood planks, candles, plates...almost anything you can imagine! ... I hope you enjoy!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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 - Tissue Paper & Cardstock Tutu Invitations Free Tutorial by Dana Huber of Composing Hallelujahs Blog

When I saw the ballerina cupcake toppers on Dana Huber's Fill In The Cake blog I absolutely fell in love with them.  Dana created the most adorable ballerina cupcake toppers and invitations for her daughter's 5th birthday party and created a tutorial on her Composing Hallelujahs blog to show us how to create her tissue paper and card stock tutu invitations.

How To (#2)- tissue paper & cardstock tutu invitations

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Dana Huber of Composing Hallelujahs Blog

Dana's Bio - Dana is a wife and mother to four home-schooled children, crafter, cake artist, and blogger extraordinaire. If you'd like to read about why Dana blogs as much as she does please read her About page.

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Dana Huber of Composing Hallelujahs Blog.  Please visit Dana's Composing Hallelujahs blog at http://composinghallelujahs.blogspot.com and her Fill In The Cake blog at http://fillinthecake.blogspot.com .

How To Make Paper Dress Cupcake Toppers Free Tutorial by Dana Huber of Composing Hallelujahs Blog

When I saw the ballerina cupcake toppers on Dana Huber's Fill In The Cake blog I absolutely fell in love with them.  Dana created the most adorable ballerina cupcake toppers and invitations for her daughter's 5th birthday party and created a tutorial and video on her Composing Hallelujahs blog to show us how to create them, too.  These are just too adorable for words.

How to make Paper Dress Cupcake Toppers


Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Dana Huber of Composing Hallelujahs Blog

Here's what Dana had to say about her tutorial:  It's the moment you've all been waiting for! what?!? you didn't know you were waiting for it? oh I'm so sorry, you've missed out on the anticipation and excitement of the whole waiting period.

OK, well even if you weren't waiting for it, i have had several requests for the original Ballerina Cupcake toppers from my daughter's 5th birthday party. but to get to the original idea you have to rewind to the invitations.

i knew i wanted to make my own party invitations and i wanted something "ballerina". After a little brainstorming and trial and error, i came up with a little card stock and tissue paper tutu outfit. then in a last minute effort i roped my mom into helping me make more for the cupcakes {she loved every minute of it too}! these little toppers are my most popular upload on cakecentral {a wonderful "all things cake" website}.

i then had the thought sometime later that they would also make absolutely adorable wedding dresses, like for a bridal shower!! lucky me, there was a shower on today and so i jumped at the chance to make some and now you will be able to too!

Dana's Bio - Dana is a wife and mother to four home-schooled children, crafter, cake artist, and blogger extraordinaire. If you'd like to read about why Dana blogs as much as she does please read her About page.

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Dana Huber of Composing Hallelujahs Blog.  Please visit Dana's Composing Hallelujahs blog at http://composinghallelujahs.blogspot.com and her Fill In The Cake blog at http://fillinthecake.blogspot.com .

How To Perk Up A Photo Free Tutorial by Dana Huber of Composing Hallelujahs Blog

I think everyone is a budding photographer to some degree.  Well, if you've ever taken pictures you know they don't always turn out exactly as you'd like them to.  Sometimes they need a little help.  Well,  Dana Huber has created a tutorial on her Composing Hallelujahs blog to show you how to improve your photo's with a little help from cropping and special effects.

How to Perk Up a Photo!


Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Dana Huber of Composing Hallelujahs Blog

Here's what Dana had to say about her tutorial:  if you listen to a raw recording of even the best singer performing, it doesn't always sound great. what you hear on the radio is fluffed up singing... added re-verb, echoes, etc... they all make you sound really good.

same thing for movies. add color, take color away, add intense music, etc... it make a HUGE difference between a bad LB movie and a record making LOTR {i don't know if they actually set any records, but they should have} :)

Same thing goes for photos. even the best photos are usually touched up or edited in some way (not always). but, since we are deep in the wonderful world of "digital everything", you don't necessarily have to be a perfect photographer to have a great photo. the key is to envision the possibilities and to be willing to play around a bit.

it certainly does help to have a great "eye" for things... to know which backgrounds will work better in black and white or color pictures, or to know what angles are best and lighting... lighting is SO important. but really if your willing to take a million (and i DO mean a million) shots, then you'll start to learn what works and what doesn't.

BUT if all you want is for a couple keepsake photos to really stand out from all the rest, all it takes is a little trial and error with a photo editing program. Fortunately, you don't have to be a genius to use the editing options in Picasa. sure you can do a crazy number of awesome things in Photo-shop or GIMP or whatever other program there is, but for the average Jo, like me (I am not nor will i ever claim to be, a professional photographer), Picasa will do nicely {GIMP is nice though once you learn it and it's also free}.

I'm going to show you how i edited a not-so-great-at-first-glance photo.

ok, so here is what we're starting with...

Dana's Bio - Dana is a wife and mother to four home-schooled children, crafter, cake artist, and blogger extraordinaire. If you'd like to read about why Dana blogs as much as she does please read her About page.

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Dana Huber of Composing Hallelujahs Blog.  Please visit Dana's Composing Hallelujahs blog at http://composinghallelujahs.blogspot.com and her Fill In The Cake blog at http://fillinthecake.blogspot.com .

Stuffed Valentine Pin Hearts Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

If you love pins - especially Valentine's pins - then you'll be happy to know that Sue Allemand has an adorable e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for creating Valentine's hearts. Have fun!

STUFFED VALENTINE HEARTS

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's a cute, quick & easy FREE pattern for ya! Three different sizes/shapes included in the pattern! Make a bunch for all your Valentine's! Great for using up your scraps of fabric, odd buttons, supplies, etc.! Nice sellers for shows & fund-raising!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Labor Day Pumpkin Pillow Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I just love primitive, country, and folk art crafts. Don't you? Well, Sue Allemand has some of the most adorable primitive, country, and folk art patterns on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog. This one is for an adorable labor day pumpkin pillow. Enjoy!

LABOR DAY PUMPKIN STITCHERY!

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's a new FREE pattern for ya! I did the sample as a stitchery - but you can paint it, sew it, applique it, needlepunch it or whatever you want! Complete instructions included for the stitchery! Have fun!!!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Spring Bunny Stitchery Patterns From Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

Ya gotta LOVE bunnies. You'll be happy to know that Sue Allemand has two adorable bunny stitchery patterns on her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog. Enjoy!

 

 

Click for top Prim Bunny FREE pattern.

Click for bottom Hop Bunny  FREE pattern.

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her patterns: Here's 2 new FREE patterns for you to stitch, paint, needlepunch, or whatever you'd like to do! Just click on them and save each to your computer! Have a Wonderful Spring!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Halloween Craft- Messy Pumpkin Free Tutorial by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

There are all sorts of crafts these days using pumpkins and gourds.  Alisa Burke has a really colorful usage of pumkins and gourds on her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog that I think you will enjoy.

Halloween Craft- Messy Pumpkin Tutorial

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: I will be posting lots of tutorials in the upcoming months and today's tutorial is a little inspiration for decorating fall pumpkins! This is a great projects for kids and adults!

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2005-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com . Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com .

SNOW HAPPENS - Snowman Stitchery Free Pattern From Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

It's no wonder that artists and crafters love snowman. They're just soooo cute! Wouldn't you agree? Sue Allemand has an adorable snowman stitchery pattern on her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog. Enjoy!

SNOW HAPPENS - Free Pattern

Copyright © 2003 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's a free snowman pattern for ya! Just click on it to enlarge - then print it out! Have fun!!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Just Chill Snowman Stitchery Free Pattern From Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I just love primitive, country, and folk art patterns for stitcheries, crafts, and woodcrafts. Don't you? Well, Sue Allemand has some of the most adorable patterns on her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog. This one is for a snowman stitchery pattern. Enjoy!

"Just Chill" Free Pattern

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's a free pattern for y'all! hehe (No I'm not southern - hehe)..... You can use it for whatever you like - painting, stitching, applique, needlepunch, etc. Have Fun!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

FALL SEASON HEART PINS Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I just love Sue Allemand's painted heart pins and really wish I could paint like she does so I can make some. If you want to make some Sue Allemand has the free e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog. Have fun painting your pins.

FALL SEASON HEART PINS

Copyright © 2001 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: These cute pin designs are great for little gifts for all your friends, family, kids teachers, etc. They make great, inexpensive sell items at shows too! Originally designed on metal hearts available at craft stores - pattern includes a bunch of alternative ideas - such as: cut wood hearts, canvas, etc. Quick & easy designs that can easily be done "assembly line" style!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Rusty Fall Pumpkin Pocket Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I just love primitive, country, and folk art crafts and woodcrafts. Don't you? Well, Sue Allemand has some terrific e-patterns on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog for creating primitive crafts and woodcrafts like the rusty fall pumpkin pocket below.

RUSTY FALL PUMPKIN POCKET!

Copyright © 2005 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Paint this cute, long rusty pocket for your door and fill it with some fun flowers! Designed by Sue Allemand.

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Love Punch Needle Cards Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I'll be the first to admit that I LOVE punch needle and can never get enough of it.  Well, Sue Allemand has a great e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for creating "LOVE" punch needle cards.  I'll definitely be making some of these.  Thanks, Sue.

LOVE NEEDLEPUNCH CARDS

Copyright © 2005 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: These fun LOVE needle punches are fast & easy to make for all your friends and family! After receiving the card they can frame the needlepunch so they can keep it forever! Two gifts in one! The punched sections measure approx. 2 1/4" x 3 1/4". Full instructions are given on how to attach them to your cardstock and embellishing the card! Or you can make these fun needlepunches into stitched tags, stuffed mini ornies & more - using your favorite methods!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Toile Ornies Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

Sue Allemand has another wonderful e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for making toile ornaments.  You can make a star, a heart, a stocking, and a snowman. Have fun!

TOILE ORNIES

Copyright © 2002 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's an oldie - but a goodie for you! These ornies are awesome in toile (tan, red, green, black...whatever color) but they're also great in plaids, flannels, stripes or whatever fun Seasonal fabric you can find! Great shapes for lots of projects! Also makes really cute garland! Ornaments are approx. 5 - 6"... if you want to make them for tiny trees - just reduce by half! Enjoy!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Snow Blind Stitchery Pillow Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I just love primitive, country, and folk art pillows. Don't you? Well, Sue Allemand has another wonderful stitchery e-pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog for creating a snowman pillow. Have fun with Sue's e-pattern.

SNOW BLIND STITCHERY PILLOW

Copyright ©1999 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Cute pillow/stitchery design to adorn your holiday decorations! Go ahead and play with the design - first stitch it, then color it in with crayons! Place a pressing sheet over the finished, colored design and lightly iron to set the colors! These would make great, inexpensive gifts for your family and friends!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Healed Heart Free Tutorial From Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

I suspect there isn't anyone who has experienced a broken heart at any one point in time in their lives. Well, Alisa Burke has a touching and simple tutorial on her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog showing you how to create a healed heart.

Healed Heart Tutorial

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: For years I have loved the simple shape of the heart and back when I was single it seems that much of my creative subject matter revolved around angry women and broken hearts (very telling about my love life back then!) I've come a long way since those days and when I met my husband my heartache of the past seemed to heal. To this day, I am amazed at how resilient our hearts are- we experience loss, pain and a myriad of life challenges and through care, faith, time and healing our hearts somehow keep loving.

These days being married and little more stable in the love department, I have often tried to visualize what my heart might look like today- colorful? put back together? messy? patched up? spots of shine? Our hearts can be wounded, beat up, broken and lost but amazingly they can be put back together, healed, more beautiful and stronger than before. This simple project is my tribute to the imperfections that come with love and matters of the heart.

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2005-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com . Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com .

WINTER FRIENDS ORNAMENTS Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I just love primitive, country, and folk art crafts and woodcrafts. Don't you?  Especially painted ornaments.   Well, Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog for creating primitive painted woodcraft ornaments.  They include a snowman, a penguin, and a reindeer.  How adorable are they!!!

WINTER FRIENDS ORNAMENTS

Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: I still love these ornaments - as much today - as when I designed them years ago! :) Three fun designs with cute sentiments that you can paint on wood (like the pattern suggests - wood available at your local hardware or craft store by Midwest Products) - or you could paint them on canvas, old linoleum, tagboard, or you could even paint them on a card! I hope you enjoy painting these!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

PUMPKIN FENCE EDGING Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

Sue Allemand has another terrific e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog.  This one is for creating pumpkin fence edging.  Enjoy!

PUMPKIN FENCE EDGING

Copyright © 2001 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's a quick and easy one for ya! Great to do with the kids! You could trace the faces onto mylar or plastic stencil sheet and cut them out -- then the kids can just hold the stencil on the face and tap away! It's inexpensive too - cuz the garden supplies are on sale now over most of the country! Have fun!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Stuffed Pumpkin Pins Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

They don't get much cuter than Sue Allemand's stuffed pumpkin pins. Their e-pattern is on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog. I'm going to make a few of them. They're just too cute!

STUFFED PUMPKIN PINS

Copyright © 2000 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's another cute one for ya! Easy little flannel or homespun pumpkin pins! Hope you enjoy them!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Halloween Craft- Lantern Free Tutorial by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

If you're looking for a colorful and unique Halloween decoration you'll enjoy the tutorial that Alisa Burke has on her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog for creating a Halloween Lantern.

Halloween Craft- Lantern Tutorial

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Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: With fall in full swing I am continuing to post tutorials that are inspired by the season and today is another alternative Halloween project. I think it is pretty evident that I believe that ANYTHING can be transformed with a little paint!

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2005-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com . Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com .

Fall Fiber Wreath Free Tutorial by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

Like a lot of artists and crafters Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I just love the bright, splashy colors. There's just something so riveting about them. Alisa Burke has created a terrific tutorial on her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog showing you how to create a fall fiber wreath that would brighten up any household. I'm definitely going to have to make this.

Fall Fiber Wreath Tutorial

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Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: Fall is my favorite season but because I live in Southern California I miss all the changing colors of the trees so I decided to create a fall fiber wreath full of all my favorite colors of the season! This is one of those projects that could have many variations and make use of different materials so feel free to put your own spin on it!

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2005-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com . Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com .

Fall Fiber Place Mat Free Tutorial by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

There's nothing like entertaining and setting a table with bright, cheery colors.  Alisa Burke has another wonderful tutorial on her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog for creating bright and cherry fall fiber place mats.  I just LOVE them and I'm going to have to try this tutorial.

Fall Fiber Place Mat Tutorial

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: I couldn't resist posting another tutorial inspired by my recent fall fiber wreath project! My next online class Haute Holidays started today (yes I am juggling 2 online classes at once!) and I am now in full holiday creating mode and came up with this fall fiber place mat project and thought I would share it here!

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2005-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com . Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com .

Messy Canvas Calendar Free Tutorials by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

If you love mixed media and altered art items then you're going to love Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog as it is filled with a ton of free mixed media and altered art tutorials like the Messy Canvas Calendar shown below. Enjoy the tutorial.

Messy Canvas Calendar Tutorial

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Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: I am obsessed with calendars- I carry one with me everywhere I go, I have one in the kitchen, one in my studio and often one in each room. This year I decided to make my calendars instead of buying them and I decided to make my calendar look like a little piece of messy art!.

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2005-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com . Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com .

Love Everyday Wreath Free Tutorial by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

Sometimes there are artists and designers of such enormous talent that they are quite literally in a league of their own. Alisa Burke is one such artist and designer who is always willing to share her creativity in the hopes of inspiring you to develop your own style. Her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog is filled with tutorials that I think you will enjoy. Shown below is a link to her wonderful tutorial for making a heart wreath.

Love Everyday Wreath Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: Last year I revealed that I don't like Valentines Day (at all!!) I am one of those people who thinks it is a commercial holiday where we all feel pressure to participate and spend money on gifts and dinner! But with that said, I love hearts, the colors red and pink, love notes, dinner out on the town, romance and celebrating love- I just prefer to celebrate it everyday! I decided this year to dedicate a series of tutorials in the next few weeks to heart projects that could be used everyday of the year- not just for Valentines Day! The first is a simple flower wreath made from junk mail.

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2005-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com . Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com .

Plaid Bell Ornies Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

There's just something cheery about big rusty bells. And, even better - painted rusty bells. You'll be happy to know that Sue Allemand has a great e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog for painting rusty bells. I know I'm going to try it - especially the pne with the snowman. How about you?

PLAID BELL ORNIES

Copyright © 2005 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: These are so cute! And really easy to paint! All you need is some big rusty bells, paint & brushes! It doesn't matter if the plaid is perfect -- it actually looks better if it isn't! You can change up the colors to match your decorations!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.

Easy Felt Needle Holders Free Tutorial and Pattern by Melissa Goodsell of One Crafty Mumma Blog

I just love working with felt and creating felt crafts. Well, Melissa Goodsell has some fun filled tutorials on her One Crafty Mumma blog that I think you will enjoy. Here's the link to her Easy Felt Needle Case tutorial and pattern.

Easy Felt Needle Holders

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Melissa Goodsell of One Crafty Mumma blog.

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: Thought I'd share some photos (and instructions) for some very simple needle holders that I've been making for the school fair. They are very fast and easy to whip up and best of only cost about 80 cents per needle holder to create.

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Melissa Goodsell of One Crafty Mumma blog at http://melissagoodsell.typepad.com

Recycled Fall Napkin Ring Free Tutorial by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

If you like finding different ways to re-use toilet paper holders and paper towel holders Alisa Burke has a tutorial on her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog showing you how to create a quick, easy and very colorful napkin ring.

Recycled Fall Napkin Ring Tutorial

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Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: I have a confession to make...I think that toilet paper and paper towel rolls just be be the greatest things to create and craft with! I have always loved them, in fact, even as a kid I created all kinds of fabulous things from cardboard rolls (I will share that with you later this month!) So for today's tutorial I decided to transform a paper towel roll into colorful napkin rings.

It is that time of year when we all start having more people over and entertaining. As always I am looking for ways to go cheap and creative....I love finding a way to make something that would typically be purchased- Especially when it comes to decorating and entertaining!

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2005-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com . Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com .

Recycled Wreath Free Tutorial by Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke

I just love decorating with wreaths all year. Alisa Burke has a tutorial on her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog showing how to make a recycled wreath from toilet paper rolls that I think you will enjoy.

Recycled Wreath Tutorial

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Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: My love and passion for toilet paper rolls is soaring to new heights this week! I have been filming and creating non stop for my Haute Holidays online class the last couple of days and this means I am in full holiday mode and trying to find new ideas and projects to share! And this also means finding new and different ways to put toilet paper rolls to use! (I promise my next tutorial will not involve anything related to toilet paper!)

Today, I had the bright idea to make a non traditional wreath from cut up cardboard rolls.

Please respect Alisa's TERMS OF USE:  I work really hard to come up with my art, tutorials, ideas, classes, inspiration and more. Please understand that everything I post on my blog is for your personal use only - not for resale or redistribution. Please contact me if you are interested in using anything that I share online-thank you!!!

For more information on Alisa's Terms of Use please CLICK HERE.

Alisa's Bio: Alisa Burke is a freelance painter and mixed media artist who studied fine art at Portland State University. With a background in painting and printmaking, a desire to explore and push materials, Alisa is always looking for new ways to break the rules and redefine art. She draws inspiration from street art, graffiti, art history and fashion and it is not uncommon to find her digging through the trash in hopes of recycling something unique use in her artwork.

Alisa’s paintings have been exhibited in a variety of galleries and her handmade, painted accessories are carried in a number of boutiques across the country. Her artwork has been featured in publications such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Quilting Arts, Where Women Create, Somerset Studios’ Haute Handbags, Art Doll Quarterly, and the University of San Diego Magazine. In addition to making art, Alisa teaches a variety of workshops nation wide. Alisa appeared as a guest artist on the DIY Network show Craft Lab and book Canvas Remix was released in spring 2008.

Copyright © 2005-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Alisa Burke of Alisa Burke.

Please visit her Alisa Burke website at http://www.alisaburke.com and her Alisa Burke - Redefine Creativity blog at http://www.alisaburke.blogspot.com . Her Alisa Burke Etsy shop is at http://alisaburke.etsy.com .

Felt Food (Ravioli) Free Tutorial and Pattern by Melissa Goodsell of One Crafty Mumma Blog

Who doesn't love ravioli? I know it was one of my favorite foods as a child. So, you'll be happy to know that Melissa Goodsell has another felt food tutorial on her One Crafty Mumma blog for creating felt ravioli. Yummy!!!!!

Tutorial - Felt Food Ravioli

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Melissa Goodsell of One Crafty Mumma blog.

Here's what Alisa had to say about her tutorial: I'm sorry for the length of time between the felt food tutorials :( I know a lot of you are making these as I post them and I've been feeling bad for not keeping up to date posting one each week. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading your emails, comments and seeing the photos of everyone's felt food.

This week's posting is an easy one (well, I think they've all been super easy, but this one is really fast). Pasta Ravioli. Bella has been begging for me to make her some pasta for a little while now......

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Melissa Goodsell of One Crafty Mumma blog at http://melissagoodsell.typepad.com

Felt Food (Lemon & Tomato Slices + Ice Cream) Free Tutorial by Melissa Goodsell of One Crafty Mumma Blog

Melissa Goodsell has another wonderful tutorial on her One Crafty Mumma blog for making felt food. Here's the link to her Felt Food (Lemon & Tomato Slices + Ice Cream) tutorial and pattern.

Tutorial - Felt Food (Lemon & Tomato Slices + Ice Cream)

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Melissa Goodsell of One Crafty Mumma blog.

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Melissa Goodsell of One Crafty Mumma blog at http://melissagoodsell.typepad.com

Felt Gingerbread Man Free Tutorial by Sandi Smith of Bearly Sane Studio

If you love gingerbread men then you're going to love the gingerbread man tutorial that Sandi Smith of Bearly Sane Studio has on her Bearly Sane: Blog Of A Bear Nut blog.

Tutorial: Felt Gingerbread Man

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Sandi Smith of Bearly Sane Studio .

Here's what Sandi had to say about her tutorial: You can stitch a little ribbon loop to hang them on your Christmas tree, or a brooch back so you can wear them, string them together to make a garland to decorate your home, use them as stocking fillers or add them to the top of your presents...I'm sure you will come up with other ideas yourself. Most of all just have fun!

Please respect Sandi's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are for personal use only.  Commercial use of my tutorials and pictures in my tutorials is prohibited without my permission. Products made from my patterns and tutorials are intended for personal use for fun or small scale personal and business profit as long as you credit us with the design.

Sandi's Bio:  What began as a hobby in 1996, became a passion and now, a way of life!  I have been lucky enough to make friends with arctophiles worldwide, discuss my interest in bears and teddies with other like minded people and share my knowledge and skills by teaching and writing for teddy bear magazines.

In April, 2008 I began Teddy Bears and Critters Australasia, with the hope of furthering the careers of fellow Australian and New Zealand artists.

TBACA then sponsored "Bobo" a Cambodian Sun Bear and organised the Be My Valentine show with a special booth of donated bears for Bobo with all the profits going to Free the Bears Fund Inc.

 Later that same year, I introduced The Australasian Creative Design Awards to encourage soft sculpture artists to use their imagination and skill to create either a teddy bear or critter "outside the square" and develop something completely unique.

I love what I do and I'm proud to say my concern for the survival of bears in the wild, my love for teddies and career as a designer, artist, teacher and mentor, all follow the same path.  Bear Hugs, Sandi

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Sandi Smith of Bearly Sane Studio and Bearly Sane: Blog Of A Bear Nut blog.

Please visit her Bearly Sane Studio website at http://bearlysaneteddies.com and her Bearly Sane: Blog Of A Bear Nut blog at http://bearlysaneaust.blogspot.com .

Teddy Apron Part 1 and 2 Free Tutorial by Sandi Smith of Bearly Sane Studio

Sandi Smith of Bearly Sane Studio and Bearly Sane: Blog Of A Bear Nut blog has some wonderful tutorials on her blog that I think you will enjoy. In fact, she has an tutorial for making an adorable teddy bear apron. I hope you enjoy Sandi's tutorial.

Tutorial: Teddy Apron (Part 1)
Tutorial: Teddy Apron (Part 2)

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Sandi Smith of Bearly Sane Studio .

Here's what Sandi had to say about her tutorial: The material requirements for this pattern will make two teddy bear aprons suitable for 13 inch (33 cm) tall, chubby bears

Please respect Sandi's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are for personal use only.  Commercial use of my tutorials and pictures in my tutorials is prohibited without my permission. Products made from my patterns and tutorials are intended for personal use for fun or small scale personal and business profit as long as you credit us with the design.

Sandi's Bio:  What began as a hobby in 1996, became a passion and now, a way of life!  I have been lucky enough to make friends with arctophiles worldwide, discuss my interest in bears and teddies with other like minded people and share my knowledge and skills by teaching and writing for teddy bear magazines.

In April, 2008 I began Teddy Bears and Critters Australasia, with the hope of furthering the careers of fellow Australian and New Zealand artists.

TBACA then sponsored "Bobo" a Cambodian Sun Bear and organised the Be My Valentine show with a special booth of donated bears for Bobo with all the profits going to Free the Bears Fund Inc.

 Later that same year, I introduced The Australasian Creative Design Awards to encourage soft sculpture artists to use their imagination and skill to create either a teddy bear or critter "outside the square" and develop something completely unique.

I love what I do and I'm proud to say my concern for the survival of bears in the wild, my love for teddies and career as a designer, artist, teacher and mentor, all follow the same path.  Bear Hugs, Sandi

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Sandi Smith of Bearly Sane Studio and Bearly Sane: Blog Of A Bear Nut blog.

Please visit her Bearly Sane Studio website at http://bearlysaneteddies.com.

Prim Bats Free E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

I have to admit that bats are not my favorite animal. If you like bats and like decorating with bats (especially at Halloween) then you'll be happy to know that Sue Allemand has a pattern on her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog was making bats. I was going to say enjoy - but, I'd rather say ICK! Bats!!!!

PRIM BATS!!

Copyright © 2009 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: Here's a spooooookkkyyyyy one for ya! hehe I think they're pretty darn cute though! hehe These Prim Bats are so quick and easy - you can make them as ornies or add them to your favorite dolls!! I just love em with their cute stitched stars and jute mouth! Happy Halloween everyone!!!

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 © 1999-2010 - 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.