I took a break from the scissors to spend some time with an axe at the Burbank Centennial

Last Friday night was a big Burbank Centennial celebration. There were some amazing flyovers of new and vintage planes and of course the Burbank Fire Department brought out the 1913 Moreland fire engine for fun photo ops. My fellow Burbank Fire Corps member Ginnie and I took a moment for one propped out with some axes. You know me, I love me some weapons of mass cutting stuff up!

Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world
This week at Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to fold an origami fractal geometric, how to create Audrey Hepburn eye makeup, draw and paint Pin-Up Girl lips, two American Flag themed art quilts and Los Angeles Swap-o-rama info.

Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi's artsy daughter moved to Portland OR last week and kept Cyndi very entertained with pictures from her adventures driving cross-country!

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
See how to make a "deer" card.

The Crochet Dude
Drew has been on tour! Catch up with how it went via his latest blog posts!

About Family Crafts
Want to get a jump start on Christmas crafting? Check out these Christmas in July crafting ideas!

Aileen's Musings
Aileen's gal pal Christy offers up some scrumptious journal backgrounds, and how she achieved each one!

Carmi's Art/Life World
There is a new give-a-way for a jewelery mold that Carmi wants you to know about!

Connie Gee's Designs
Connie shares a free chart based on a saying from Pearl Bailey along with some memories related to the late, great singer.

Eileen - The Artful Crafter
There are probably as many art journal techniques as there are artists who keep visual journals. See which ones Eileen chose for her first art journal page.

"I'll be back...uh crafting!" all ya'll crafters

You know when you see guys like this...
there is going to be someone like this. If you can't quite tell that's our illustrious "Govern-ator"! Yup, Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke at the launch of the California Volunteers Disaster Corps.

Wouldn't it be funny if we crafters needed two "Suits in sunglasses" to walk around with us?

OK that's your daily giggle. Onto some crafty link-olas.

The Crochet Dude

Get out your hooks and warm them up because Drew reveals all the projects from his upcoming book "Crochet It Love It Wear It - The Ultimate Collection for Every Occasion". You are not going to believe how gorgeous crochet can be!

The Artful Crafter
How to make a wooden country critter wall plaque.

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
Green Ring and wire earrings inspired by the book 101 Wire Earrings by Denise Peck

Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi has gathered up all her favorite collage and quilt techniques to share.

Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter
Have you ever felt like the 'red headed step child?'

Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy is hitting the school books again but takes a moment to review her summer crafting and other accomplishments.

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
Craftside's got a chance to win a copy of Jennifer Worick's Simple Gifts and how-to's on making a silhouette, a homemade flea collar for your dog, stringing rings onto a ribbon necklace and a fun video interview with Drew Brophy the author of How to Draw with Drew Brophy.

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi uses the sweetest bird embellishments to make a card set.

Aileen's Musings
Watch Aileen's newest video and see how she transforms a boring canvas bag into a snazzy colorful tote!

About Family Crafts
Read through Sherri's tie-dye tutorial and you will discover how easy it is to create your own colorful, tie-dyed t-shirts and more.

Burbank Fire Corps Photo Shoot and Crafty Blogger Links-talk about diversity!

Do you know how to shut off your gas in case of an emergency or leak? This weekend volunteer members of the Burbank Fire Corps did a photo shoot for a presentation that will be used to educate people on all sorts of disaster preparedness. Here are two of our volunteers, Grant taking the photos while Lynne holds up the "shiny board" (reflector used to help in directing light)

And volunteer Sherylinn demonstrating turning the gas valve from aligned with the pipe to perpendicular (crosswise).

OK that was your safety tip of the day (make sure you have a wrench or the gas shut off tool handy!) now onto some fun!

Cathie Filian
Check out Cathie's silk screen projects for Better Homes and Gardens. She has something for everyone.

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
This week at Craftside there is a fun Steampunk style socket set bracelet, how to repurpose a canvas tote with applique and make faux patches, a peek into some cool art from the book Digital Illustration, a hot water bottle gets Re-Bound and a how to and tips on vampire drawing.

Crafty Princess Diaries
The Crafty Princess has done some house cleaning, at least she's been cleaning up her blog that is.

Farm Girl Roots, City Girl Style
Looking for an easy way to paint coloring-book art on the walls in a kid's room? Linda walks you through how she did it.

Margot Potter The Impatient Crafter
Where do you find inspiration? Madge wants to know! Share her process from inspiration to design in this inspired post!

Mixed Media Artist
See how you can achieve the look of a hand-tinted print with Photoshop!

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
How to make recycled plastic bunny ears inspired by the techniques in the book Upcycled Accessories

The Artful Crafter
Have you seen Xyron's Creatopia? Prepare to be amazed by the baby booties going through a Creatopia in the video!

About Family Crafts
Celebrate spring with Sherri and these fun craft projects!