Photo: A girl can dream

I am so jealous of this garage work bench. Someday mine will look like this!

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world
This week at Craftside there are tutorials on how to make two paintings at once, applying and underpainting, a whole bunch of color variations of the Dutch Tulips quilt block and some springtime cross stitch patterns.

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Breaking Down a Budget (including a sample form!)

Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi experiments with rubbing alcohol and acrylic paints...and ends up with a fun background paper!

Lindsay Sews
Do you tackle one sewing project at a time, or work on multiple projects at once? Lindsay shares modern quilt blocks from a few recent works in progress.

Eileen - The Artful Crafter
Learn how to make a beaded pull chain for overhead lights or fans.

Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy has been trying to take a decent photo of her latest finished object, a crochet ripple shawl.

Craft Buds
Die-cut felt flowers and strings of grosgrain ribbon are the ingredients for this simple toddler toy. Get the tutorial for a button snake to keep your little one busy during a summer car trip or in the waiting room.

Aileen's Musings
See how you can win your own set of new Color Mists' Patina Collection by checking out Aileen's Pin it & Win it blog contest!

About Family Crafts
Read all about the Dr. Seuss-themed baby shower Sherri threw for her daughter and learn how she made many of the decorations and gifts.