12.31.2010

My Favorite 2010 Craft Trends!!

Has this been a fun year full of craft ideas and tutorials or what?!!!

Throughout the year I’m fortunate to see many DIY craft ideas from amazing crafters around the world. While researching and going through tutorial submissions, I have been overwhelmed and excited with the creative minds that are so willing to share their talents with all of us!!

I thought it would be fun to share my favorite craft trends of 2010 with you {in no particular order}!! I’ve also included a few photos of 2010 tutorials below the trends…just click on the pic to go to the tute! Also, please share your favorite craft trends of 2010 in the comments below…I would love to hear them!!

Here we go…

RUFFLES

Last year we knew that ruffles, ruffles, ruffles, were everywhere and this trend definitely stuck around for 2010…will it stay strong through 2011? I think so.

ROSETTES

Holy cow these were EVERYWHERE this year! People make them out of paper, fabric, ribbon, etc…heck my daughter made one out of her fruit roll up the other day {so kidding}!! Fabulous accessory for a bag, headband, jacket…I’ve also seen fun tutorials for rings and earrings!

I LOVE rosettes and they make everything cuter!!

ZIPPERS

I never thought a zipper could be so cute until I started seeing all of these fun zipper crafts pop up! So. Fabulous.

DOILIES

Not just for grandma anymore! I have to admit I’ve never been a fan of doilies until this year. I can’t get over how dainty this onesie below is and I’m lovin’ that vintage flair that doilies offer!

…and I definitely can’t leave out…

SUBWAY ART

Definitely a big hit this year! The fabulous thing about subway art is that it offers personalization to any décor or gift! Possibilities are endless with the many themes and fonts you can choose from!

I can’t wait to see what trends pop up in 2011!!

I realize I’ve left off many other trends so please tell me…

What were your favorite trends for 2010?

12.22.2010

MERRY CHRISTMAS…

…from our family to yours!

I’ll be taking a break until the end of the year to enjoy with my family this holiday season!! I wish you the best Christmas ever full of fun traditions, giving, love and joy!

Also watch for…

The Ucreate Top Ten Tutorials for 2010

and…

Ucreate Tutorial of the Year when I come back!!!

Ruffle Your Bustle!

All I can say is “WOW”! Go check out this fun, girly way to ruffle up a skirt over at No Big Dill…

Ruffle Your Bustle Tutorial

WOW!

12.21.2010

Nov/Dec “Create With Me” Gallery!

I have to admit that I didn’t know what I was getting myself into with this month’s “Create With Me”! I really needed new stockings for my family and a tree skirt for the kid’s tree so I thought I’d do both! Um, ya…it was a TON of work! So November 30th comes around and I’m only half way done and decide to extend it until Dec 20th! Come to find out many of you were having the same issues that I had and were glad for the extension…Pheww!!

The hard work was worth it and I can’t wait to show you everybody’s projects!

Tutorials used for Nov/Dec:

Scrappy Stockings by Our Cozy Nest

Drop Cloth Tree Skirt by The Sweet Life

I’ll start with my stockings…

I used my favorite Christmas fabric by Basic Grey and for the names I used the white flocked heat transfer from Silhouette!

I’m thrilled to have a matching set and can’t wait to fill them with goodies this weekend!!

Next, the tree skirt for the kid’s tree…

They look forward to decorating it all by themselves every year and now they have a fun tree skirt to go with it!! I’m thinkin’ I’ll have them draw Christmas art with those fabric crayons on the canvas! I wanted a big red ruffle and I used the same fabric to go with my stockings!

Now the best part…Your Projects!! Let’s start with the stockings…

Tyra @ Ucreate Foods

Mary @ Crafts and Deals

Tiffany Tremayne

Becky @ Lessons on Longview

Alissa @ Rags to Stitches

Jill @ Made It On Monday

Mary Ann @ Prized Possessions

Jessica @ Running With Scissors

Terra @ Mama Says Sew

…and now onto the fabulous tree skirts…

Amy @ Ameroonie Designs

Terra @ Mama Says Sew

Jeannie @ My Balancing Act

Chelley Black

Jenni @ Iron Violet Designs

Mandy @ Sugar Bee Craft Edition

Krista @ It’s Always Craft Time

Lori V.

Jessica @ Running With Scissors

Didn’t everybody do such a great job?! It’s always so much fun to see what you come up with! Thanks for motivating me to get these long-awaited Christmas projects finished!

THANK YOU to all those who participated this month and who were patient with the delays! Still wanna share yours? Link up in the comments…I would LOVE to see your projects using the above tutorials!!

Watch for January’s craft project…will be announced Jan 2nd!!

FYI…I’m taking suggestions for the January Create With Me project! I’m looking for something that does not involve sewing and something that a craft group could make in one night! I would love to hear any ideas you may have!! Email me ucreatecrafts@gmail.com subject “January Create With Me”. Thanks.

12.18.2010

Pom Pom Necklace

Ashley’s always up to something fun at Little Miss Momma! I’m in love with one of her latest projects…

Pom Pom Bib Necklace Tutorial

She says it’s “crazy easy” to make and I think it’s CRAZY CUTE!!!

New Craft Blog: Sand & Sisal

Meet Kim.

She’s the creative gal behind this fun, new blog called Sand & Sisal! She’s a mother of 4 and when she has a “me moment” she loves to create!

“I'm a trained artist in illustration and design. And even though I'm a full time mom, I try to apply my talents in our home, whether it be in decorating, crafting, cooking or baking.

We live in southeast Virginia, just minutes from the gorgeous Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Water and sand are my family's playground and where we spend quality time as often as we can.”

What will you find at Sand & Sisal you ask?!

This FABULOUS bathroom makeover…

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