Amy Powers Latest Happy Birthday Issue

I just love the way Amy puts together the pages of her online craft magazine. Its so fun and creative! I was lucky to be included in the last issue and now I'm in the current Happy Birthday issue. My popular cupcake softie tutorial is featured with a bunch of other Birthday ideas. To purchase the online 244 page issue of Inspired Ideas craft magazine click here.

Fantastic Toys Makes Babble.com Top 50 Shops

Fantastic Toys is very proud to land on a spot on Babble's first ever list of Top 50 Etsy Baby Shops! I'm thrilled to be # 17 on the list. I also ranked # 9 for Best Toys and #6 for Top Sellers. Check out the list to spot to some of your favorites.

Inspired Ideas Springtime 2011

If your looking for some "Inspired Ideas" for Spring or if you just like good design, you will LOVE this online craft magazine by Amy Powers. Its the cutest craft magazine around and just a delight to look through! This issue features over 20 projects from some of the craft industry's most creative talents. My pom pom bunnies are featured along with ideas for Valentines Day and Easter. Subscriptions can be purchased here for a small fee.

Top 100 Craft Tutorials of 2009

I just found out that my Felt Christmas Ornaments were included in the Top 100 Craft Tutorials of 2009. View the original post at the long thread. This is great news and also very encouraging. My goal for 2010 is for my blog to become a destination for fun crafty tutorials. I'm working on at least 6 new Cute Tutes at the moment and plan to unveil at least one every month. Stay tuned!

Its Official-HGTV Airdate!

I'm almost afraid to post this buts its official I finally have an air date for a segment I filmed for HGTVs Thats Clever. Back in the Spring of 2007 I filmed a six minute segment for over six hours. Four people including a producer, director, camera guy and sound guy took over my tiny apartment and filmed me demonstrating the craft of making a miniature giraffe doll. The segment features the full tutorial from the sculpting, baking, painting and dressing the miniature doll. It was a grueling process.. between the multiple takes and my newly discovered stuttering problem I managed to get through the segment. I learned a lot from the experience- mostly that I'm not cut out for television. Frankly jumping out of an airplane would of been more comfortable. :) Thank goodness my mother was there for moral support. So years later its finally airing. With so many other shows in the can I guess it takes awhile to get on air. Heres a photo of the giraffe doll featured and setting up for filming.

Alice Doll Featured in Miniature Collector

Its been awhile since I've made miniature dolls. But it was a nice surprise to be featured among the other Alice collectibles in the November 09 issue of Miniature Collector. My Alice is the one seated in the middle. The 7 page article features Jo Moores collection of miniatures. A tribute to Michael Jackson and the movie Up! is also included in the article.

Craftstravaganza 2009

Boy did I wake up to a delightful surprise this morning. I had completely forgot about the Fox 9 News segment that was airing this morning about Craftstravaganza. With only five minutes left of the show I managed to catch the last segment featuring the event. Much to my surprise a little mushie of mine was being admired by a cute baby. Look at her sweet smile! Thanks Andy for bringing along the mushroom! If you live in the area make sure to check it out this Saturday May 2, 9-5 at the State Fair Grounds. See you there!

DESIGN THIS DESIGN THAT

I guess nobody buys magazines anymore. Just like TV you can view magazines on the web. Design This Design That is a beautiful online magazine that is also a lot of FUN. I'm featured in the latest toy issue. Ariadna has put together some of the best vinyl, plush, and paper toy makers around in issue 3. The illustration issue is worth checking out too.