image by Anna Dabrowska-Pekocka
Visit Scrapbooking.com’s website for directions to make this cool inked and stamped acrylic photo tag using alcohol inks and embellishments.
-Heather
Project: Inked Acrylic Photo Tag
How To Become An Expert Knitter – Free Book!
Here: http://www.studioknits.com:80/booktoc.htm
You’ll want to print this out so you can keep notes and add to this invaluable resource!
Free from Rachelle King of Studio Knits! Thanks Rachelle!
New Release and Project Video: Stamps of Life
image by The Stamps of Life
The Stamps of Life has just released their new clear stamp set for October, they also offer the images digitally too!!
And don’t miss their new video showing lots of great projects made with this fun stamp set.
-Heather
…Quick, No One’s Looking…
So haul yourself outta that chair, run down to the local thrift or second hand shop, find an orange sweater and bring it home. The proceed with this, the easiest knit pumpkin wall decoration ever!
From Betz White’s blog: http://blog.betzwhite.com/2009/10/yay-and-boo.html
…New Book: Card Makers Sketch Book
image by Annie's Attic
Do you love using sketches to make your cards? Then visit Annie’s Attic to purchase this great new Card Makers Sketch Book: Christmas Celebration, you can even buy a down loadable copy and save on shipping!
-Heather
…Free Scarf Pattern, Pretty!
Isn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:
Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky Fibers: http://blog.midnightskyfibers.com/2009/10/new-patterns-ugh-site-down.html
…Man’s Sweater Pattern, Fast and Easy
This free pattern from Berroco, a very handsome, easy sweater, is perfect. And, now that hockey season is upon us, who doesn’t need a mindless knit. Have I mentioned lately that Christmas is coming?
Shop: Curious By Design
image by Curious by Design
If you are looking for some gorgeous artsy style stamps then you must take a look at Curious by Design on Etsy, they offer unmounted and cling mounted rubber sets.
-Heather
Intarsia Vs Fair Isle Knitting…
I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this pretty Seashore…
Inspiration: Wonderful Gallery
image by Sirpaliina
Check out this amazing gallery on Splitcoast Stampers by Sirpaliina, she does some wonderful work!!
-Heather
Stuff Going On: Studio 34 Beads
Barbara Becker Simon will be teaching 3 new workshops at Studio 34 Beads in Rochester, NY. Check out her book published in August, Metal Clay Beads.
Also check out their huge variety of jewelry making classes held each month. October includes, among many…
Spooktacular Candy Bags From Lion – Free Pattern!
In Lion Brand’s website, By Kids For Kids, we find this cute bag pattern, just perfect for the little ghosts and ghouls in your life!
Not So Scary Spiders
Yesterday I made some spiders with my son to use to decorate our house!! They were easy and fun to make together. You could also customize them by addding eyes or other embellishments. See all the instructions here.
Friday Inspiration: Brilliance!
If you are feeling a little uninspired on this greyish Friday, take a gander though the pages of Brilliance! Another book published by Lark – This one is not new, a bit over a year old, but definitely worth while.
As described…
I’m Tellin’ Ya, Peeps, Christmas Is Coming!
And what is Christmas without a Christmas Stocking? And if you can get a free pattern, what’s better than that?
I’ll tell you, but if you look close you can see. It’s STUFFED WITH YARN!! I’ll let you sit on that…
Freebie: Tea Bag Gift Holder Template
image by Nicole Heady
Visit Nicole Heady’s Blog for a free template and instructions on how to make this lovely tea bag gift holder. Be sure to also scroll down while you’re there and look at the other wonderful gift holder ideas…
The Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
Attention spinners! If you are interested in exploring the infinite possibilities of making your own yarns, veteran spinner and teacher Judith MacKenzie McCuin offers insight, understanding, and invaluable information about your craft in The Intentional Spinner.The Intentional Spinner is a…
Project: Stamping on Mugs with Lazertran
image by The Dancing Pear
Take a look at this amazing project on the Dancing Pear blog, she used Lazertran to stamp on mugs, how cool is that?!
-Heather
Polymer Clay Armadillo
by Kimberly Banks Pajot
Isn’t this fantastic? It’s a polymer clay armadillo created by Kimberly Banks Pajot. It started out as a purse, but instead became a vessel as it grew larger and heavier. Wonderful work, Kimberly!
SimpleSTYLE Book Giveaway
Congrats, Heidi, for choosing the correct number I was thinking about. It was #5!
Next giveaway coming up…….