Don’t ask me why I was looking up duct tape fabric because I can’t remember exactly but I found this site called The Duct Tape Club that has so many fun looking duct tape crafts. Duct tape comes in so many…
Now I need to go find a good vintage sheet.
I like this article on WikiHow with instructions for making a cute summer dress with an old bedsheet. The pattern making instructions look easy enough to follow if you’re not a total novice and the result is cute.
I love how…
This Bedazzled tampon finger puppet looks a little worried
Dear Readers,
I’m sure what to say about this bedazzled tampon finger puppet except that I LOVE IT!
Enjoy,
Laura
P.S. Don’t you think it’s beady little eyes should be on cuteoverload?
“Donkeys are the new owl.”
I agree. Owls were the new unicorn and now long may the donkey reign. I’m pretty sure the KodKod will be next though.
Please to look at this outrageously cute cuckoo clock and donkey fabric panel hand printed in Australia by Kristin…
Etsy Tour – I Recommend It
I attended the Etsy San Francisco Meet-Up last night and if there is one coming to your city I highly recommend you go! The Etsy people were all super nice, informative and enthusiastic about handmade and about their jobs.
I…
It’s Sewing Machine Month @ Sew, Mama, Sew!
I like a theme week on a blog and Sew, Mama, Sew! is taking it to the next level with a whole month about sewing machine. I don’t know about you but I can talk about my sewing machine for…
Where to get custom stickers for your indie craft business
People love stickers and they especially love FREE stickers.
Back in the day I remember being so so happy when I found some colored sticker paper that I could run through the copiers at Kinko’s to make stickers that said…
The Philadelphia Designer’s Market
The Philadelphia Designer’s Market is an independant designers marketplace. Featuring 30+ designers of clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories and more!
Saturday July 18th 2009
@ the Broad Street Misinstry
315 s. Broad Street
11am - 6pm
Philadelphia Designer’s Market
is an independent fashion marketplace with the goal…
Terrarium week over on Naughty Secretary Club
Jennifer Perkins is finishing up terrarium week on her blog and she has really done a great round up so you should check out all her posts.
I posted a few weeks ago about West Coast Crafty and CraftyPod’s terrarium fun.
The felt answer to the fascinator
The Candy Thief has come up with these gorgeous leafy flowery felt headbands that bring to mind the more delicate fascinators that have been making a resurgence.
I bought a fascinator headband a year or so ago and immediately ruined it…
SF Zine Fest call for vendors
SF Zine Fest is coming up this August 23-23 2009
and you can register to vend here.
Zine Fest is returning! The San Francisco Zine Fest will be returning for our eighth annual celebration of small press, zines, comics, and all things DIY…
Etsy Summer Tour 2009: Coming Soon!
Etsy Summer Tour 2009: Coming Soon!
Etsy is going on tour this summer and (hopefully) coming to a city near you. This gives them and the sites users a great way to meet and interface, forums are great (actually, I…
How could I have ever fallen in love with a man like you!*
I’m a big fan of Cate Anevski of Bees Knees Industries, Her illustrations and fabric designs are always thoughtful and adorable.
She now has a very cute Top Hat necklace available in her Etsy shop. Ilike it’s current incarnation but I also…
Interview with Jamie Chan
I decided to post an extra article about Maker Faire everyday this week just because I am so excited about it. Interviewing Jamie Chan was a no brainer. I’ve been volunteering with Bazaar Bizarre for a few years now AND she…
Lil’ Loafer Birdhouse
Star Wars Love Will Never End
I’m always happy to see a new Star Wars craft. My Paper Crane made the cutest little dead tauntaun with insertable Luke doll for the Stitch Wars (which deserved it’s own post due to the cuteness of the flyer) show this…
Maker Faire and Bazaar Bizarre Countdown!
It’s that time of year again! Time for Maker Faire and Bazaar Bizarre!
Over the course of this week I will be doing a series of posts related to these events.
What is Maker Faire?
A two-day, family-friendly event to MAKE, create, learn, invent,…
Stitch Wars – Coming this Summer!
Bear and Bird Boutique and Gallery in South Florida is having a Stitch Wars show this summer.
A group art exhibition featuring amazing handmade goods inspired by the most fabulous space opera ever made!
Opens July 18, 2009
Bear and Bird c/o TATE’S
4566 North…
New! Spoonflower Design Services
Spoonflower is now offering design services, including design preparation and custom designs and free consultations with Laura.
” Do you have questions for our design professionals about your service needs?
If you have a project in mind and want a professional designer…
Snail Renaissance – Tiny Art Directors are the Best
Tiny art directors are the best! The artist gets the concept from his daughter, executes it and then gets a critique, sometimes to the tune of, “I’m sorry to say that you’re worser than me. You gotta learn to draw as…