Make It Vintage Advent Spool Rack Feature

miv_fall-winter15 1The Winter 2015 Make It Vintage magazine has hit the shelves and it features one of my favorite holiday projects- the spool advent calendar.Cathe-Holden-Advent-Spools-featureThis issue is busting with so many adorable and creative DIY holiday projects- serious bang for the buck! You can find the full instructions for my project on page 95 and photocopy the label designs from the template section of the magazine. Advent calendar crafts are best finished and ready to display by December 1, so don’t delay!Cathe-Holden-Advent-SpoolsThis project was first published in a post on my blog in 2009 where you can still access additional label files and photo directions: LINK. You can also create fun advent spool kits for other families with free downloads and directions from another past post: LINK. Enjoy!

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Inspired Barn Video + Kit Series Online NOW!

It’s been loads of exciting work and a long time coming, and I am so proud to finally announce that my entire Inspired Barn Video + Kit series is now available online.Cathe-Holden-Inspired-Barn-Video-Kits
There are six projects total and each can be purchased as individual videos for $9.99, or as as full DVD video set (pre-order) for $24.99. Most of the projects have accompanying kits that you can also purchase. Cathe-Holden-Inspired-Barn-VideosIn each video I go over the tools and materials needed to create the project we will be working on.Tools-IB-CHEvery video was filmed right here on site at my barn studio. I share loads of fun techniques you will really enjoy learning and using in many future projects of your own, as well as some of my favorite craft supplies and tools. I even designed vintage-style custom stencils for three of the project kits and four of them come with access to fabulous digital download graphics.Cathe-Holden-Inspired-Barn-VideoI hope you will visit the Interweave Store to learn more about my series. I hope you’ll share the news of release of these products with your social circles knowing just how much your support means to me. I can’t wait to hear what you think of my videos!

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Found Object Pendants

Cathe-Holden_Crafting-Necklace-Pendants-from-Found-Objects-Image-3_October2015I really like having a large selection of occasional necklaces for accessorizing most any outfit. My necklace rack is filled with everything from store-bought costume jewelry necklaces and thrifted, vintage jewelry, to lovely artists’ handcrafted pieces. But I also have several pieces that I’ve whipped up a few necklaces myself the day I wanted to wear it using funky found pieces around the house and studio and a basic necklace chain.Cathe-Holden_Crafting-Necklace-Pendants-from-Found-Objects-Image-2_October2015 Check out my latest blog post at SCJohnson.com to see just how simple it is to make instant statement pendants from things you may already have!

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