Now I’ll be the first to admit that the last thing I need is another hobby, and I have no intention of taking up weaving towels, but these are just cool!
6 month plans and 12 month plans. They’re so pretty…
Blog and Techniques: Backgrounds with a Brayer
image by Michelle Zindorf
Michelle Zindorf is the queen of backgrounds and brayers! On her blog she shares step by step detailed photos and instructions on how she makes each of her stunning cards. She uses a rubber brayer and ink…
Polymer Clay on Facebook
from Polymer Play Works
If you’re on the social networking site Facebook, you can also join a variety of groups related to Polymer Clay. The latest one to come to my notice is Polymer Clay Treasures, created by Lauren Prock of…
Lengthening Knitted Garments
Knitting for Charity has instructions on how to lengthen knitted garments, just in case, you know, you’re like “vertically challenged” like I am!
But, a word of warning, it requires scissors, so take a deep breath….
http://www.knittingforcharity.org/easy_instructions_for_lengthening_knitted_garments.html
Lace Vine Stitch
This is just pretty. Plus it’s green, and we all know how I love green! Imagine this with beads, oh yeah, I smell a shawl in the making!
Sarah, from knitting.about.com brings us this pretty stitch swatch.
http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingstitchesuz/g/vine-lace.htm
Project: Interlocking Gatefold Card
image by Brenda aka Qbee
Visit Qbee’s Quest blog for a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to make this fantastic interlocking gatefold card. Brenda also shares lots of other wonderful projects on her blog , so be sure to check…
Back to School Rules! Swap
I am a HUGE fan of swaps-can you tell? They are a great way to meet people and teach your children about geography. I’ve recently found a school supply swap that sounds like fun! It is for kids from…
More Patterns From Knitty
New patterns have been added to Knitty’s lineup for Summer. Go here to see it all! http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/index.php
Leaves are falling, falling
by Angela Barenholtz
It’s actually still summer here in the northern hemisphere, but before you know it the leaves will be turning colors and floating gracefully to the ground.
Angela Barenholtz has a new tutorial up on Polymer Clay Central for creating…
New Release: Catslife Press
image by Catslife Press
Check out the new stamps by Catslife Press, be sure to flip through all the pages on their website to view all the new images including cute owls, vacation travel, artist trading card seals, seals for the…
Shop: Soft Pencil Digital Stamps
image by Soft Pencil
Check out the unbelievable adorable digital stamps by Soft Pencil. Sooooooooo cute!!!
-Heather
image by Soft Pencil
Traveling with Kids
We’ve been doing a lot of traveling with our children this summer out of necessity—looking for a new home, a new job, etc. But I know that many families travel to vacation spots and it’s much cheaper to drive than…
Project: Pin Wheel Card
image by Heather Holbrook
I wanted to share with you the instructions for this fun Pin Wheel Card I made recently.
Supplies:
cardstock: yellow, rust, orange
double-sided pattern paper 3″x 3″
button
string
small dowel, stick or skewer 3 1/2″ long
“smile” stamp (from Close To My Heart…
International Quilt Festival – Long Beach
It’s time for the International
Quilt Festival/Long Beach! This week from July 24-26, 2009, go see hundreds of amazing quilts and wearable art, shop at 450+ booths, and take part in free demos. Preview Night is July 23. Classes begin July…
Design Team Call: Rubber Romance
image by Rubber Romance
Rubber Romance is looking for people interested in joining their very first design team, for info on applying visit their blog.
-Heather
Summer Fun Ideas: Homemade Sidewalk Chalk
One of my son’s favorite summertime activities is drawing on the sidewalk with chalk. Unfortunately, sometimes the chalk gets left out in the rain or breaks and isn’t as much fun to play with. As a result, I am often…
Shop: Maggie Hallam
image by Maggie Hallam
Take a look at these gorgeous nature inspired rubber stamps by Maggie Hallam. These wood mounted rubber stamps are based on her original illustrations, she will also offer her stamps unmounted if you like.
image by Maggie Hallam
-Heather
…Craft for a Cause – NY
Join Global Goods Partners and Etsy for a craft workshop in support of women artisans in the developing world. “Craft for a Cause” will take place at 7pm on July 22nd at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn at 325 Gold St. All…
The Polymer Clay Central Challenge is back!
One of my favorite polymer clay communities and websites on the internet, Polymer Clay Central, has released the new rules for their monthly challenge! Click here to read the new rules and participate in the challenge!
Technorati Tags: polymer clay central, monthly…
Freebie: More Card Sketches
image by April Hall
Visit the Unscripted Sketches Blog every Saturday for a wonderful free card sketch along with lots of great samples made using that weeks sketch. April Hall did the wonderful card shown above, here’s April’s Blog for more great cards from…