Back To School Tie-Dyed Tote at Michaels!

Love this tote? Wanna make it? It is as easy as 1,2,3! Head over to your local Michaels Craft Store and pic up the compete instructions. Look for the instructions in the fashion and Rit Dye aisle.

A few behind the scene pics of the making....

Join me online for an ETSY LAB!

Etsy and The Creative Connection, a three-day conference and crafting extravaganza taking place in Minneapolis, MN, September 15-18, 2010, present Launching a Business — a live workshop on Tuesday, July 20th at 5 p.m. ET with Cathie Filian in Etsy’s Virtual Labs.
To attend this live, interactive workshop in Etsy's Virtual Labs, all you'll need is a free Etsy account (sign up here). Be sure to come by the Virtual Labs a few minutes early as there are limited spots available!

Join me online for an ETSY LAB!

JULY 2oth
Etsy Virtual Labs
5:00 pm Eastern

Here is the scoop:
Cathie believes that in order to have success in any industry — particularly crafting — you have to be willing to take a risk: put yourself out there and be resilient to rejection. But, the risk needs to a calculated one. You need to set your sites high, create mini goals to get you to each new level, and, above all, remain focused and passionate. Learn how Cathie, an Etsy Seller, was able to quit her day job and launch a successful career as a TV personality, author, spokeswoman, inventor and lifestyle expert, and how you can too! Cathie Filian also has a newly launched line of hot glue tools with Plaid, is one of the faces for Dove Beauty: Real Women Real Beauty, and, she produces and hosts Creative Juice on HGTV.
You can meet Cathie in person in Minneapolis, MN, on Friday, September 17th, as she participates in a panel discussion with other extraordinary women at THE CREATIVE CONNECTION Event's "Women Entrepreneurs" luncheon. Click here to learn more about THE CREATIVE CONNECTION

Tune in Tonight! Favecrafts Radio

Tune in Tonight!

Click here to listen live.

The show begins at 7:00 pm and I will be live at 7:45 ish.

Tonight's show has lots of great guests!!

Vicki O'Dell
Marie LeBaron
Marisa Pawelko
Double Stitch Twins

I'll be chatting about all things Baby Showers! I'll give you the 411 on how to throw a Baby Snapsuit (onesie) Decorating Shower. I'll have project links to templates for making your own invitations and decorations, recipes and party favors. Wanna know more about decorating baby onesies? Check out my latest book, 101 Snappy Fashions.

Wanna know about my Creative Juices?

Head on over to Lark Crafts to learn more about my Creative Juices!

Simply Screen for Better Homes and Gardens

I recently made a slew of projects for Better Homes and Gardens using Simply Screen silk screens made by Plaid. The screens are perfect for decorating t-shirts and other items. Click the links to be directed to BH&G for the instructions.

Vintage Style Apron with Appliques

Faux Suede Royal Throw

Birthday Girl Place Setting

Recycled T-Shirt Tote Bag and Key Finder

Altered Photo Album

Screened Lampshade


Tie-dyed and Appliqued Kids Tee

Pop Art - Love

Doodle Pillowcase

Spring Apron for Better Homes and Gardens

Appliqued Spring Apron

Visit this link at Better Homes and Gardens for my easy Appliqued Spring Apron tutorial. For this project I used a store bought apron and embellished it with silk screened appliques.

Close up details.

I also added extra ribbons and bows.

Tote Bag for Better Homes and Gardens

Visit Better Homes and Gardens for my easy tutorial on how to whip up this tote bag and ribbon key finder.

press: ABC NEWS

Here is a little press I did for an AP story on buttons and crafts.

Click here to view the story.

Creative Juice Now airs in Australia!

Creative Juice Now airs in Australia!

Foxtel - Channel 118 - How To

Monday through Friday - Twice a Day.

press: Women's World Magazine

Women's World Magazine asked me, Terri O and Kathy Peterson the question....."I love crafting! How can I do it for less?" Click the scan below to see our dollar saving ideas and resources for good deals!

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Press: Crafts-n-Things

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Here is a little Easter Press from the Spring 07 Crafts-N-Things!

Press: Altered Couture: Cork Stamping

Check out my Cork Stamping ideas in Altered Couture.

The stamps are from Plaid and they will only be available for a limited time! They create a delicate soft impression and work great with FolkArt fabric paints on textiles.

Order Plaid Crafts Cork Stamps Here

Click the pages to enlarge!

Click the pages to enlarge!

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Press: JuBella Interview

Check out the interview I did with Ju Bella!

click here

Press: Reader's Digest: Gift Wrap Ideas

Check out Reader's Digest for a slide show of some of my quick and easy handmade gift wrap ideas. Happy Holidays!

Thanksgiving Leftovers!

Are you wondering what delicious recipes you can make with all your Thanksgiving leftovers? Well, wonder no more... check out the my recipes & quotes in AM New York.

Giving leftovers a makeover

By Lucy Cohen Blatter

Don’t let the party end tomorrow night. Chances are your fridge will be stocked with food, and your home filled with friends and family all weekend. So why not give your Thanksgiving meal a second chance to shine?

Cathie Filian, co-host of DIY Network’s “Creative Juice,” suggests turkey potpie as a good option. “Pre-made pie crusts are on super sale this time of year. Just mix the turkey with a can of mushroom soup and veggies and you’re done. You can also make the pies in small ramekins, use cookie cutters to cut shapes out of leftover crusts and use the shapes to decorate the tops of the pies.”

Keep in mind that for leftover turkey to be safe, it must be stored properly. “Be sure to carve the whole thing and let it cool before you put it away; you don’t want to put it in the refrigerator when it’s warm,” Filian says. She also suggests storing it with little oxygen. “You don’t need to go as extreme as vacuum-packing; if you’re using Ziploc, double bag it.”

Filian is such a fan of leftovers that she has them on the brain when she’s cooking for the main event. “If I know there’s a family favorite, I’ll double it to make sure there are plenty of leftovers.”

One of Filian’s go-to family recipes is cranberry salsa. “Thanksgiving weekend is all about football, so I like to have avocado dip and salsa. I buy salsa from the supermarket’s refrigerator section, drain it and stir in about a quarter of a cup of fresh cranberry sauce, adding more to taste. It’s great because it’s sweet and hot.”

RECIPES:

Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients:
1 pound turkey, cut into small cubes
4-5 slices of butter
1 large onion
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, corn and carrots (thawed)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
2 purchased pie crusts (rolled)

Steps:
Over medium heat in a large skillet, brown the turkey pieces in butter. Once brown remove the turkey from the pan and add thinly sliced onion, cook for 2 minutes, add the mushrooms and cook until tender.

Remove the onions and mushrooms from the pan and set aside. Add the wine to the pan; stir to loosen the any pieces. Add the mushroom soup, Bring to a boil. Stir in the peas, corn carrots, onion mushroom and turkey. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 425°. Place one crust into a 9” pie, fill with soup mixture. In a small bowl, blend the water and egg with a fork. Brush the edge of the pie crust with the egg and water, place the second piecrust onto top. Use a fork to seal the edges together. Brush the edges with the egg and water.

Bake 30 minutes

Courtesy of Cathie Filian

Leftover Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients:
2 cups of turkey, cut into small cubes
1 1/2 cup leftover stuffing
1 1/4 cups organic chicken stock/broth
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup cold water
1 package frozen broccoli, cooked & drained
1/4 cup sour cream
Cheddar cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the stuffing evenly across the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Next add a layer of turkey.

Heat the chicken stock to boiling. In a small bowl blend the flour and cold water. Add to the boiling stock. Reduce the heat to low and stir constantly until thickened. Add the broccoli and sour cream, stir to blend.

Pour stock mixture over the turkey and stuffing. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and top with cheese, bake for 5-10 minutes more or until the cheese is melted.

Courtesy of Cathie Filian

Where Women Create

The premiere issue of Where Women Create is on the news stands now! The magazine is loaded with creative spaces, organizing ideas and inspiring pictures. I was thrilled to be in the first issue along with Karey Bresenhan, Mary Jane Butters, Jenny Doh, Shelli Gardner and Jen O'Connor. Here is a peek into my space.....