There are lots of ways to throw big fancy parties. But here is a lovely way to host a smaller, activity based party. The Acme Party Box company sells terrarium kits. And, if you want to see ideas for how … Read More...
Going Away Party
Jordan Ferny shows us a lovely way to host a going away party. She has hand selected some really beautiful things from our fair city and gathered them together. But this could go either way. You could design your baskets … Read More...
Chevron block and a tip for sewing HSTs
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum used pretty pinks and golds in this chevron block she just finished up. It’s the January mystery block pattern from Riley Blake’s 2013 BOM event. She shares on her blog a way to quickly sew up … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Housetop Quilt Project
This gorgeous quilt, Isaiah 58, is the work of Debby Schnabel and is part of her Housetop Quilt exhibit in Nashville, TN. She mixes color, texture and her Christian faith in her work often embroidering scripture verses right into the … Read More...
Learn to Paint at Michael’s!
Splashing paint on a canvas is a fun way to spend a morning, and you might just be surprised at the results if you try it for yourself! I recently attended a fine art painting class at the Michael’s store … Read More...
Library Birthday Invitations
A great idea for a kid’s party – a Library/Book party. Our friend and photographer JetKat Photo shows us the invitations she made for her son’s party. These are so clever, made on the cards put in the pocket envelopes … Read More...
DIY Neon Skeleton Keys
Vintage skeleton keys go modern with this fun tutorial from Polly Conway featured at Limn & Lovely! What a great way to repurpose an antique icon into something fresh and colorful.
Another Wonderfully Simple Necklace
I just love the look – and simplicity – of this pretty necklace. I love the color play that Liliana has created with her color choices. This would be the perfect showcase for a fantastic bead, too. A more … Read More...
Pop-up Parties
I love everything about pop-up parties. Part picnic, part glamor, …one special meal.
I found this post that really does a great job of dissecting all the pieces, and pointing to a number of web sites that have great tips … Read More...
8th Annual Women in Glass – The Flow Magazine
The Winter issue of The Flow Magazine is the 8th Annual Gallery of Women in Glass and it’s a very good issue if I might say. (Disclosure: I have a couple of beads in this issue.) It’s full of information … Read More...
Inspiration: Jess Quinn
Jess Quinn‘s soft dolls and critters are as practical and huggable as they are collectible. This doll’s little fox handbag almost gives me tears of joy. See more at her blog post. Lots more! She’s already been incredibly … Read More...
Racaire’s Ebbis hood
You know our beloved Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery and Needlework: She specializes in historical costume and embellishment. Check out her latest creation. She describes it as an “Ebbis hood with embroidery, dagged border, liripipe, and face opening.” I don’t even … Read More...
Megan Canning: Live in DC
Megan Canning will give an artist lecture February 26 at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, “about using embroidery and soft sculpture to illustrate the intricacies of the human body.” She says,
… Read More...My talk
Felt monsters to make with your kids {plus free mix-n-match pattern}
Allow the children to get into crafting their Valentine felt monsters they will have a ball and there is nothing like encouraging your children to be creative. Having your children use their hands to make something cute in this age … Read More...
Sledding Party
February can bring ice and snow to some of us. Let’s head outside for a sledding party. Warm food, treats, and even an outdoor Fondue pot are featured in this piece about hosting a winter party.
These ideas were all … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Debra’s crazy quilt done
I’m crazy about this crazy quilt Debra (Debra’s Design Studio) just finished stitching. The theme for the quilt is all about sewing with each block representing a color on the Color Wheel. Visit her post to see closeups … Read More...
Mansion Built with 500,000 Glass Bottles
They got the glass from the casinos in the Las Vegas area and used them to create the building materials used to build this gorgeous mansion. The design company that put this together is Realm of Design. It’s one … Read More...
Inspiration: Martha G
Martha G of Oklahoma, USA, has produced a crazy-quilt block that is so original in its use of color and applique that it makes a 90-degree turn from Victorian traditions. Brava! Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an … Read More...
Little Craft: valentine twig Cupid’s arrows
Carolyn hosts “homework” and is a freelance marketing manager and a blogger and this is where I found these amazingly creative Valentine arrows. Crafters around the world have some of the most creative and unique ideas and share them with … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Pink Depression Glass
I have large collection of depression glass, so I was instantly drawn to this pretty inspiration board at Limn & Lovely! Most of my glass is green, but the soft coral-pink hues of this glass are so soft and … Read More...