Monthly Archives: December 2008

2008 Dabbled Roundup

December 31, 2008 | Topic: art, craft, food

Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! Go make a tiny chair tonight!

Since it seems the thing to do, here are a few pictures of some of the cool stuff from Dabbled this year.… Read on...

How to: Make a little chair from a champagne cork wire!

December 30, 2008 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft

This is a quick and easy thing to do with those little wire tops that hold champagne corks. And with New Year’s Eve coming up, you know you’ll have some of these lying around (unless you buy twist offs, of course!). These would make cute little dollhouse chairs, a neat… Read on...

Clandestine projects

December 29, 2008 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art

Looking for crafty stuff? Look at the bottom of this post! I’ve been doing some guest artwork for Pete Abrams, of Sluggy Freelance, and of course I had to do it secretly and not show it to you guys until it ran on sluggy.com. So, if you’re a… Read on...

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday…

December 27, 2008 | Topic: craft, food

We completed our traditional whirlwind tour of south GA and South Carolina, and the Boy’s been sent to Disney World with Grandma. OK, I miss him already, but we do get to have an adult night out tonight! So, hope everyone enjoyed the guest post projects from the last few… Read on...

How To: Felt M&M Cookies

December 27, 2008 | Topic: craft

Yet another fabulous guest post while Dot’s on vacation! This time we have the always creative Melissa from Crafting with Cat Hair. She’s got a fun and simple felt tutorial, that I know you’ll enjoy! Please welcome her, and do go check out her blog, … Read on...

How to: Needle Felted Gnome

December 26, 2008 | Topic: craft, highlight, Tutorials/Tips

EDIT: Welcome THREADBANGERS! Do go check out the Anti-Valentine’s Day Contest!

I’m the guest artist for Sluggy Freelance today – check it out! Please Welcome our guest blogger for today, the lovely… Read on...

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

To those celebrating today, I wish you a very merry holiday! We have several talented guest posters contributing this week, so don’t miss the guest posts! Chica and Jo’s yummy marshmallow pops would be a fun project to do with the kids home this week… and stay tuned… Hint:… Read on...

How to make Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Treats

December 24, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

Welcome crafty guest bloggers Chica & Jo! This is a great holiday treat idea… Maybe with crushed candy canes? -Dot Hi, we’re Chica and Jo! Dot asked us to share our idea with you for chocolate-covered marshmallow treats. These treats are a fantastic snack for any occasion… Read on...

Last Minute Gifts – How to Make Picture Frame Ornaments

December 23, 2008 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, recycled sweaters, Tutorials/Tips

My friend Holly and I had a little crafting party the other night while our husbands were out getting into trouble. We decided to make some cute little picture frame ornaments, using felted sweater scraps, scrap plastic, and… Read on...

Congrats to our crafty upcycled holiday winners!

December 22, 2008 | Topic: Uncategorized

Preview: Coming in January, the Return of the Black Heart Anti-Valentines Day Contest… Start your planning now! The votes are in, and although I loved all our entrants, here are our top two vote getters in the Dabbled Upcycled Holiday Challenge.
1 – From She’s Crafty (Read on...