friday link love: July 10, 2009

Summer is here and I have the crafty summer-time links to prove it! Lots of projects for kids and adults alike… enjoy!

• Aren’t these adorable <a href=http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/chocolate-ginger-bathing-beauties?lnc=ec04452be04c1210VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&backto=true&backtourl=/summer-fun?lnc=ec04452be04c1210VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=slideshow_holiday_fun&contentid=73a8fc3b3c7f0210VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD#slide_1”>Chocolate-Ginger Bathing Beauties cookies</a> too cute for words? You can find the recipe and instructions on MarthaStewart.com.
• Need some ideas to keep the kids busy while school is out? The Long Thread has a list of 50 Summer Crafts for Kids.
• Omg! Spud & Chloe has the cutest, FREE, knitted froggie pattern available for download on their blog.
• Hello Kitty turns 35 this year! She even has a special website to celebrate the occasion.
• Craftzine.com and Crafty Chica are hosting a craft contest. To enter, post a photo of a tote bag you have embellished in the <a href=http://www.flickr.com/groups/craftychicachallege/”>Flickr pool</a> by July 24th. The winner receives a huge craft party package of supplies from Crafty Chica.
• Diane at CraftyPod has just published a new eBook all about weaving and she is offering one of the tutorials from the book as a free download: Woven Wall Art tutorial. Thank you, Diane!
• A little self-promotion: I reviewed Amy Butler’s book, Midwest Modern, over on CraftCritique.com this week. Check it out!
• UPDATE: Travis found this awesome photo tutorial on how to make cheeseburger cupcakes by KateDW on Flickr.