I love these maps of cities that use only words to define streets and landmarks. When I was a kid I loved to write poems that were in the shape of the things they were about. I wrote many and … Read More...
I wish I had unlimited time.
I so totally want to build this toddler sized working backhoe (PDF here). How long so you think that would take? me? It would take about 40 years and my kid would already be a grandfather. But I … Read More...
Snippets – a new feature form Colette Patterns
Colette Patterns just announced a new feature called Snippets, a weekly sewing tip delivered to your inbox.
I do get too many emails every day but all the reasons they list are so true. 🙂
… Read More...You get to learn without
Fixers Collective
Another fun Kickstarter project that has made it’s goal. The Fixers Collective is in NY and it looks like they have workshop space and hours where you can bring in things for them to fix. What a great idea! Even … Read More...
Project Linus
The Project Linus Mission
… Read More...Project Linus is comprised of hundreds of local chapters and thousands of volunteers across the United States. Each volunteer and local chapter all work together to help us achieve our mission which is to provide love,
Making a dollhouse
I love this dollhouse that Sutton Grace has made for her daughter. She documents the process well in several posts (here’s the first in the series) and then also posts more detailed plans here. This doll house … Read More...
iPod amplifier
Okay, this is not exactly a craft… but so useful and amusing for some reason and it could easily need a knitted cozy or something to make it more cheerful. Anyway, I often have the can’t hear my iPhone problem.… Read More...
Filing this away for next year
Gold spray paint and leaves. Go pick up some pretty leaves, lay them out on some news paper and give them a light coating of gold (or silver) spray paint and then use them to decorate your tree!
Pretty and … Read More...
Sew, Mama, Sew! sale time!
Sew, Mama, Sew! is having a year end sale. including those lovely Patty Young knits that came out not too long ago!
Giveaway time! – Off the Needles – A 2011 Knitting Pinup Calendar
Hello All! I’m very excited about this giveaway! We all need calendars and probably we all need calendars of frisky ladies in skimpy outfits but we DEFINITELY need 2011 calendars with frisky ladies in skimpy outfits KNITTING. Amiright?
Here is … Read More...
Star Wars paper cut snowflakes
I got this link to a tutorial for making Star Wars snowflakes via EPBOT (I only just found that blog!). I don’t know the secret identity of the woman who made these, she must be guarding it closely so that … Read More...
How to make a penny (or dime) button
EPBOT has a great tutorial for making buttons out of coins. True, you need a Doming Block… which has to be the most spectacularly.. i don’t know… one of those things you think WOW! cool! and you do a few … Read More...
Heads Up! Hancock’s of Paducah sale ends today!
I’m sure you all get the massive Hancock’s of Paducah fabric catalog, right? I’ve blogged about it before and how my husband and I pass it back and forth circling the ones we like. It’s just a fun catalog to … Read More...
Make your own Chinese take-out purse
Did someone send me this as a suggested link? Well thank you if you did, I opened the link but lost the email.
Here is a tutorial in 3 parts detailing how to may your own cute chinese take-out purse. … Read More...
Toffee – Indie Arts and Crafts Magazine
Toffee, a new indie arts and crafts magazine, looks delicious! I just ordered my subscription. I’m a sucker for something this tasty and cute! This magazine looks like it has some good interview and articles and actual projects. Well … Read More...
DIY privacy glaze for windows
Saw this on Manhattan Nest via Lifehacker – How to make your own privacy glaze for windows. On the cheap and gives you creative license!
Now I have to add this to my ever increasing list of crafty house … Read More...
‘Tis the season for potlucks
I think everyone knows that moment of trying to decide how to transport your potluck offering. Do you stuf it in a paper bag and worry about the lid sliding off or the bag breaking? Do you carry it in … Read More...
More about felt – Felting lessons
The Felting Lessons site is just what it sounds like. Felter Terri Pike writes up many wonderful felting video tutorials. Wet felting, nuno felting, resist felting, you name it.
This is a really wonderful resource for the beginning or beyond … Read More...
Working with 100% wool felt vs. wool blend
I’m trying to make something out of felt. I happened to have a bunch of that acrylic craft felt hiding out in my fabric stash and so I started out last night trying to work with it. It’s fine. cheep … Read More...
Make toddler PJ pants – Free pattern
Here is a nice tutorial for toddler soft pajama pants from fromanigloo.com. These are made with a stretch knit fabric and have an ankle cuff to keep pants from bunching up around the leg at night or you can … Read More...