She Sells Seashells Sale - Whether you get to take a trip to an island paradise or staying close to home and your backyard pool this summer, you can create your sea themed jewelry with the Artbeads.com She Sells Seashells Sale!
Take 15%…
Summer 09 Issue Of Pop Knits Is Ready!
Summer’s coming. At least that’s what the calendar says. The freeze we had last night begs to differ, but at least we got enough warning to cover sensitive plants.
So, back to summer, which would be great if it ever got…
They Get It!
Slouchy “boyfriend-style” knits were a big hit on the winter runways and you have to admit nothing makes you feel so warm and fuzzy especially one handmade with love by nanna. If you’re handy, dust off the knitting needles, invest…
Indie Banditas Bazaar – Bainbridge Island, WA
This isn’t your grandmother’s bazaar. The Indie Banditas Handmade Bazaar showcases new and inventive art and goods from local Northwest vendors. Their second show will feature over 50 artists from Seattle, Portland, Bellingham, Poulsbo , and as far away as California.…
Pooping Amigurumi Dog
I came across this pooping dog on flickr uploaded by spsandsteel and I couldn’t resist blogging about it, especially when I knew that we have the Amigurumi Poo (with free instructions) to go with it on our sister site CraftBits.com.… Read More...
Bench Jewelers TV Channel
The Bench Jewelers Television Network is an online television network with different channels of interest to Bench Jewelers. You’ll see Master Jewelers explaining their techniques & tips on repairing and making jewelry.
Click this link to see a free video on making a…
Fun Wire Cage Bead Tutorial
photo copyright Turtlebay Jewelry
I love wire cage beads but couldn’t figure out how to make them. Someone recently sent me the link to this Wire Cage Bead Tutorial from Danielle at Turtlebay Jewelry. She makes it look so easy!
The Original Creative Festival – Cinncinati (US)
For over 22 years the Original Creative Festivals has offered a world class craft buyers market. Open to the public, the festivals feature the latest traditional supplies, hands on classes and hard to find gadgets in the sewing, quilting, needleworking, and…
3 IN A ROW
I came across this lovely set of pendants in a monochromatic color scene by Leila Bidler on Flickr today. Click here to see more of her elegant work!
Free Cardi from Flint Knits
This is the kind of sweater that you could toss on over jeans, or dress it up a bit and wear it to the office! I must be on a bamboo string, because I can see it in a swingy, drapey…
Knit A Tiki Lamp!
Isn’t this too cool? Perfect to string along the deck or porch. The designer, Patternbox.com suggests putting a battery operated tea light inside.
Add some fun to your outdoor parties with this swiss darned and then felted cutie.
Here is the free…
Digital Scrapbooking Experience – Utah
A new kind of event scrapbooking event is about to open for registration on June 3. DSE, or Digital Scrapbooking Experience, is a two-day, three-night conference aimed at teaching you about the art and science of digital scrapbooking, brought to you…
And the winner is….
Using the random number generator at random.org, commenter number 9 was selected! Congratulations Kay, I’ll be contacting you shortly to get your mailing details!
Thanks to the rest of you that commented - there are some interesting projects brewing out there…
Yarnbowl Challenge….
Serendipity Needleworks in Tuscaloosa, AL has come up with a way to use college rivalries to help infants.
The owner, Ellen Johnson, challenges other nearby Yarn Shops to knit and crochet caps for infants. So far this program has netted 3,284…
Patriotic Socks Are Just Cool!
These are just gorgeous! Who wouldn’t want a pair?
Very pretty, these might have to be next on my to do list.
From DreamWeaver Yarns, here: http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/heartstrings-patriotic-socks-pattern-a80p-p-2909.html
Kids Knit Caps For Cancer Patients.
How cool is this? A group of 7th graders in Galesburg, IL is knitting caps for cancer patients to help ease the embarrasment of patients who lose their hair due to chemo treatments. Go here to read the whole story:…
Star Trek Meerkats?
I found this on niftyknit’s etsy page.
Since I know virtually nothing about meerkats and close to less than that about Star Trek (no, I never joined the trekkie groupies) we’re just going to have to go with her description.
This new design…
Rowan Does It Again…..
This is called “Hush” and it’s designed by Sarah Hatton as an exclusive design to Knitrowan.com from Rowan Studio 15.
Doesn’t it look comfy? I imagine this in a summer weight bamboo blend. Would be just perfect for our cool summer…
Yummy is not even accurate!
Hi Everyone:
Yummy is not even accurate to describe this wonderful craft store.
I’m simply in luv with all the goodies I’ve found at this Etsy store.
I’ve contacted the owners and I wanted to introduce you to their fabulous store, I simply…
Computer Keyboard Earrings
Make your own Computer Keyboard Earrings with this free DIY recycled jewelry tutorial