I am spending a lot of time in the garden and doing less in the art studio just like I do every spring, so I haven’t been doing much. Not all artists are slacking in the craft room, though. Here is what the artsy bloggers have been up to:

Tottie Talks Crafts has a giveaway. 60 Quick Knits is just wonderful, and, you can win a copy of it! Just leave a comment.

Beading Arts has a quick little tutorial on how to create a barnacle texture with seed beads!

Creative Dreamer says, “Yummies…my version of strawberry tiramisu…come see!”

Kidsfunreviewd.com has step by step instructions and photos for making a cross cake for a First Communion, Easter, or Baptism.

It’s wedding season, so to celebrate Chloe is writing a series of articles on creating your own special DIY wedding!

Love scrapbooking? Here are some homemade gift ideas to make using scrapbook supplies and techniques.

The Artful Crafter asks, “Do companies offer free craft products to the general public for testing?”