Be sure to tune in to FaveCrafts Radio on May 4. We’ve got some great guests lined up–you’re sure to learn something about the latest projects on FaveCrafts, crafty news, and so much more.
Pat Sloan will talk to Betz White, Theresa Cifali, Kathy Peterson, Heather Mann of Dollar Store Crafts, and Drew Emborsky, The Crochet Dude.
For more information on the radio show, read the May 4, 2011 FaveCrafts Radio Preview blog post. And to tune in, visit FaveCrafts Radio page.
On April 6th, FaveCraftsRadio had another show full of fun designers! Stephanie Petersen, Kristin Omdahl, Christy Tomlinson, Terri Sproul, and Linda Augsburg all shared their creative knowledge with us. It was very informative, for me anyway. All of these ladies have such interesting ideas and tips for projects across all mediums. Listening to Christy Tomlinson talk about how she doesn’t sketch anything out before starting was inspiring because I feel like I work better that way as well. Somehow though, I always try to force myself to plan. Of course, it never comes out as well for me! The old radio shows are archived on the site, so if you missed it, it’s easy as pie to go back and listen.
Christy Tomlinson uses Mod Podge, paints, and paint brushes to make this pretty canvas project. Her Love is in the Air Mixed Media Canvas is a really pretty, fun, and easy to make project that you can personalize using cardstock and buttons you have laying around at home. You can watch Christy make the project from scratch in the video she made for FaveCrafts.com.
Stephanie Petersen, who specializes in painting bread, talked about her Personalized Crystal Ice Centerpieces. It’s such an interesting and beautiful project. She uses Print N’ Press Iron on Transfer Sheets, a clear glass jar, and silk flowers to make this amazingly impressive centerpiece.
Kristen Omdahl, who creates gorgeously simple knit and crochet pieces, shared with us about her Elegant Crochet Flower Shawl. She is also the author of several books on crochet. You can actually find her Wrapped in Crochet on CutRateCrafts!
Terri Sproul talked about her Steampunk Paperclay Book. This book looks so fun to make. I think all the intricate little detailing is the most exciting part of putting this book together. If you want to try making it, you can find materials like the Memories InkPad and acrylic paints on CutRateCrafts. She also talked about a couple quick and easy Easter cards she designed: EcoArt Easter Card and Surprise Easter Card.
And at the very end, Linda Augsburg talked about all the new free eBooks being released by FaveCrafts and the sister sites. There are a ton of Easter and Spring free eBooks coming out. Linda recaps the show and gives links to them, if you’re on the edge of your seat with excitement, in her blog post.
I learned so many great tips for using Mod Podge, making inexpensive gifts using edible paints, washing different yarns, and amazing ways to save money using paperclay. Hearing more advanced crafters talk about their work really makes me want to jump to my craft tool box and start working with things I’ve been too scared to touch. I’m going to try to come up with something to do with paper, canvas, and Mod Podge, so update to come…soon? We’ll see. Anyway, it’s always a great show and I can’t wait for the next one.
FaveCrafts Radio is a monthly radio show hosted by Pat Sloan. Pat interviews your favorite craft experts and celebrities and they offer tips about and discuss some of their favorite projects on FaveCrafts.com. FaveCrafts Radio airs live on BlogTalkRadio on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month from 3 – 4:00 pm (ET) (2 pm Central, 1 pm Mountain, noon Pacific). Archived podcasts can be streamed directly from the website or downloaded for free through iTunes. Visit FaveCraftsRadio.com.
If you haven’t listened to FaveCraftsRadio, then you don’t know how interesting it is to hear from experienced designers. They always have fun tips and tricks that I end up using at home and, not to mention, new easy craft ideas! If you want to check out all of the designers featured this month you can visit the radio’s site or check out FaveCraft’s blog. For now, here are some highlights!
First and foremost, FaveCraft’s blog is doing a giveaway! So you should definitely check out their page. I mean, who doesn’t like free stuff? If you leave a comment on their blog post you are entered to win one package of Lutradur Mixed Media Sheets and Ultra-Light Lutradur!
Of course if you don’t win you can easily pick these up at CutRateCrafts.com.
Aside from this, Eileen Hull talks about her Everything Bag.
I know, it’s adorable. If you want to know how to make it, you can check it out here. Anyway, this bag uses some fun materials:
This Spring Table Runner by Lisa Fulmer uses those same Lutradur mixed media sheets from the giveaway and Bo-nash fusible bonding agent. If this is something you want to do, you can easily get your supplies from CutRateCrafts.
If you like what you see so far, check out FaveCraftsRadio. They have an upcoming show on April 6th! I know I’ll be listening.
FaveCrafts Radio is a monthly radio show hosted by Pat Sloan. Pat interviews your favorite craft experts and celebrities and they offer tips about and discuss some of their favorite projects on FaveCrafts.com. FaveCrafts Radio airs live on BlogTalkRadio on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month from 3 – 4:00 pm (ET) (2 pm Central, 1 pm Mountain, noon Pacific). Archived podcasts can be streamed directly from the website or downloaded for free through iTunes. Visit FaveCraftsRadio.com.
