Percy is a Penguin, and he’s very enthusiastic about the crafts, wool and knitting world. Read about his adventures with his friends, Bailey, Adria and Oakley, over at Linda’s Web Site, HERE
Enjoy!!
DIY stiffened felt boxes
You now can make your gift and the stunning box to put in, no wrapping needed here. Jessica Jones of “How About Orange” Has this amazing tutorial for you to follow. These boxes are so incredible and her pictorial … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Powder Blue, Gray, + White
Periwinkle blue, gray, and a dash of white create a soft and elegant mood for a wedding as showcased in this inspiration board featured at The Perfect Palette!
Protozoa, Organs, Fractals and Many More Crazy Cool Pancakes
Clearly when we have reached the point of crafting Protozoa and human organs from pancake batter, pancakes as an art medium is evolving at a rapid pace.
If you think pancakes are just a simple breakfast food, think again! The … Read More...
Convert your bridesmaid dress into a quilt
At one time or another most women will have a bridesmaid dress hanging in their closet. One they’ll never wear again, but is too pretty to get rid of just yet. Offered at UncommonGoods.com, you can have said dress … Read More...
Mosaic Art Now Newsletter
It’s been updated and it looks great! It’s Mosaic Art Now aka MAN. MAN provides mosaic artists with a comprehensive place to find out more information about mosaic than you thought you needed and it’s well laid out and a … Read More...
As ye sew…
This block created by Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 is captivating not only for its design, colors, and stitchery but also for its sentiment: “As ye sew, so shall ye rip.” Love … Read More...
Unique Neon Candles
The Proper Pinwheel shares a completely unique idea for making neon textured candles. Spray paint, textured/grippy drawer liners, hot glue and scissors are used to create these candles. Grab the DIY at The Proper Pinwheel.
Jack Storms – Cold Working Glass Sculptor
Some friends on Facebook were sharing an image of glass that caught my eye. I’m always looking for something or someone interesting to write about. Here’s Jack Storms. This guys work is extra special. He’s a cold worker. He’s … Read More...
Glitter Candle Holder
House of Earnest has a great and simple DIY for making a blinged out candle holder. All you need is spray adhesive, holder and glitter. Super simple! Check out the tutorial.
I got some Sassy in the mail
I mentioned in a recent post (okay it was the headline so not so subtle) that I wanted a Sew Sassy Button. The maker, Sam of Sew Sam Sew Etsy, contacted me and in a few days, this entire … Read More...
Famous Writers and Their Cocktails
While in many ways I’m neglecting my labor-intensive years in grad school, mostly because I’m exhausted from all the reading and learning. But every now and then I spot something that brings me back to those books. And when you … Read More...
Pop Culture Wedding Ideas
Poptastic bride shares a round-up of unique pop culture wedding inspiration from Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys to superheros! Don’t miss this quirky and fun post!
Felt and fabric bookmark tutorial
Linda of “paneamoreecreativita” has a fast little felt and fabric bookmark tutorial that would be the perfect little gift for Mother’s Day along with her favorite book or magazine. Find the quickie tutorial over on Linda’s blog.
A stitchy logo
Meri of Agulhas da Meri needed a new logo for her stitchy blog. Her daughter drew up several design options, and Meri chose this one to embroider. Great idea! See more at Meri’s post.
Inspiration: Katydiddys
Eep! Felted doodles by Laura Bray of Katydiddys! She says, “What would you do with these felt badges?” Um….wear them everywhere, of course! See more at Laura’s blog post.
A hand for Susan
There’s lots of news and new art on Susan Lenz‘s Art in Stitches blog, including the announcement that her Handed Down art quilt (shown here) won Best of Show at Palmetto Hands, a juried fine craft exhibition in South … Read More...
Blair paints a detail of her Facets quilt
Blair of Wisecraft painted this detail of her Facets quilt as part of week three of her Get Your Paint On class. Go HERE to see the inspiration quilt.
Image credit: Wisecraft
David and Melanie Leppla – Glass Artists
Thanks Daily Art Muse…they always have such a great glass artists to share with all of you. Today it’s two artists, David and Melanie Leppla and their lovely Japanese lanterns and Cairns. That’s what’s pictured here. And you must … Read More...
Looking for a Soaping Challenge?
Amy Warden at Great Cakes Soap Works is running weekly soaping challenges. This week the challenge is to make a salt bar, something she describes as “its very own category of soap.” She offers up 3 sample recipes, a video … Read More...