I’m in the midst of three different mosaic projects so I’ve got it on the brain. Of course there are beads in the kiln as well as tiles and more glass for mosaics…what can I say, I’m a busy girl. … Read More...
Soft Flex Glass Art and Bead Festival – New York City
It’s held October 15-17 and Soft Flex beading wire is the sponsor. It’s the New York City edition of their events, Glass Art and Bead Festival. They hold these bead shows in Hawaii and New York…here’s the location information.… Read More...
Funky Flower Bead Tutorial
It’s tutorial time!! And this one’s a video of how to make a funky flower bead. I love making funky flowers. They make great pendants and earrings and I even use those that I make as focals on macramé bracelets … Read More...
Check out The Stitchers’ Village
Sibille Kreideweiss of Enchanting Threads Designs sent us a sweet note recommending The Stitchers’ Village web site. She says,
… Read More...The Stitchers Village is a wonderful community about embroidery. There are plenty of shops to find, a forum for discussion, a
Reichenbach Lampwork Glass Sale at Olympic Color Rods
30% off Reichenbach lampwork rods at Olympic Color Rods. It’s on their “autumn” colors to celebrate the beginning of fall. And who isn’t making beads in those colors right now? I know I am. So warm and rich and…fall-like. … Read More...
Video Tutorials from Pages 4 The Ages
Jennifer of Pages 4 The Ages has launched a YouTube channel where she shares weekly video tutorials with scrapbooking tips, techniques and tricks. Her most recent video shares ideas for beating scrapper’s block. Click here to visit Pages 4 The … Read More...
Vogue Knitting Pattern Sale Extended!
Kind of says it all doesn’t it! Well, all except where to go to take advantage of this awesome sale, but I can hook you up with that!
Felt Dolls Kits from Pollika
Check out these Beautiful felt kits, designed by De Witte Engel in Holland 100% Woolen Felt Kits ready to make. Create your own family of seasonal dolls or be creative with your kids making one of the ‘Krazy Kits’! … Read More...
New Release and Video: Penny Black Stamps
Visit Penny Black’s website to see all the great new stamps for Fall and Winter, from cute to elegant images and choices between wood mounted, clear or cling mounted they’ve got you covered for the upcoming holidays. Click here to … Read More...
New Release: Button Studio Tool
This is got to be one of the handiest new tools I’ve seen in awhile. It’s called the Button Studio tool from Epiphany Crafts and it punches and adheres the paper of your choice to a … Read More...
Get a Custom Tile
If you haven’t seen these custom tiles around the blogosphere yet, you are in for treat. Renee from Kudos Kitchen is a talented painter and will take your blog logo and paint it on a custom tile for you. That’s … Read More...
Jewelry = symbolic thought
David Vance Horste posted a link to a really interesting story on the NPR website that suggests beads are one of the earliest examples of symbolic thought. Take a look at David’s blog – DVHdesigns, Custom Cut Gemstone Beads — … Read More...
End of Summer Sale at Ella Publishing
To say goodbye to summer Ella Publishing is holding a special sale. Buy two e-books and get one free! To take advantage of this special offer enter coupon code BUHBYEAUGUST when checking out. Hurry! Sale ends today August 31st 2010 … Read More...
Design Team Call: Fred She Said Stamps
Fred She Said digtal stamps is looking for new design team members, click here to visit the blog for complete details.
-Heather
Sara Ebert Salvation Felt Stool and Light
Sara has the stylish idea of taking old wool sweaters, felting them and turning them into fashionable stools and lights. What a stunning and clever addition to any room or office. The Salvation Stool reinvigorates discarded and unwanted wool sweaters … Read More...
Sugar Mouse Giveaway
Sugar Mouse was founded two years ago by Faridah whilst she was studying for her undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford.
After investing in miniature drills, saws, files, and countless sheets of brass, Sugar Mouse has soared in popularity. … Read More...
Sale: A Muse Stamps
A Muse stamps is having an amazing sale on clear stamp sets, lots of alphabets and other cute sets, priced between $2 – $5 a set, what a deal! Check out the sale section by clicking here. Hurry before … Read More...
Paper Pack and Template Sale at Designer Digitals
All paper packs and layered templates are on sale for 30% off at Designer Digitals. The sale starts today and goes until 6:00 am EST Friday morning (August 13th). Plus the paper pack shown above is only $0.99! Click here… Read More...
TAFA Talk: Valerie Hearder
Rachel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus is publishing a series of online interviews with members of TAFA, The Textile and Fiber Art List. This week, she’s featuring Valerie Hearder of African Threads. Rachel says,
… Read More...Valerie Hearder is both a working
More Micro Mosaic News
I absolutely love this man’s incredible work. It’s Saad Romany Mikhaiel of Micro Mosaic in Egypt and there’s a great story written about him on the Voice of America web site. And check out the slide show that shows a … Read More...