I have a very wise friend, her name is Jen Goode. Aside from being a talented designer, she’s also a very creative thinker. She recently wrote a short post on what being creative is about, and how everyone, not just … Read More...
Gorgeous Vintage Candle Holder
ModernArtObsessed on Etsy has one of the most beautiful candle holders I’ve ever seen for sale. A vintage piece, this Dorothy Thorpe “pretzel” candle holder is made of lucite and chrome. The lucite tubes that form the base are an … Read More...
Red and Cerulean Blue Wedding
This unconventional choice of hues casts a spell of enchantment, infusing the celebration with an ambiance that’s both daring and alluring. Nestled amidst the embrace of nature’s splendor, this wedding is a masterpiece of creativity, showcasing how the fusion of … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Golden Honey
Golden honey is the perfect inspiration for a summer wedding.
Elevate Your Summer Wedding with the Radiance of Golden Honey
When it comes to capturing the essence of summer’s golden warmth and sweetness, few inspirations can rival the allure of … Read More...
Mother’s Day Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial
Kimberly Layton at “Everything ETSY” is sharing her lovely Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial with us. It would be so neat to make something special like this notebook for your mom on her special day. Kimberly has used the most amazing … Read More...
Article | Creative Inspiration is All Around
Tyra Babington from Craft Swag shares where she finds creative inspiration in her daily life, and talks about the item that inspired the card she made above. Click here to read more.
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Felted iPod Cozy Pattern
This will make a lovely Mother’s Day gift for the iPod mom. Pick her colors and knit away, felt and you have a sweet looking gift all you need is to slip a new iPod in it. Get the pattern … Read More...
Spinning Wheels quilt-spiration
At first glance I thought this was a quilt; see the wagon wheels and notice it’s photographed as wall art. But, it’s actually a Spin Wheel Tea Towel created by Avril Loreti and is for sale in her Etsy shop… Read More...
Waltzing Matilda at Blue Mountain Daisy
Rachael of Blue Mountain Daisy just finished a quilt she calls Waltzing Matilda. She explains her fabric inspiration for the front of this 96″ x 96″ beauty was two fabrics from different lines by Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom. … Read More...
Lifesavers quilt finished while watching a show
Rita of Red Pepper Quilts talks about her lovely Lifesavers quilt on her blog. She says she often sews while listening to music or watching a DVD or TV show. In one of my quilt books the author recommends listening … Read More...
DIY: Glitter Sandwich Nails
This is a tutorial, but it’s also a great jumping off point for your own creativity. So think of it as an inspiration piece. Find out how to give yourself some rocking nails here, courtesy of Nail Art 101… Read More...
Bustle and Sew newsletter subcribers get free ezine *this weeked only*
As a subscriber to the Bustle and Sew newsletter, I woke up to a treat in my inbox this morning. Helen included a link to the February/March 2012 issue of her Bustle and Sew magazine. It’s full of sewing projects … Read More...
DIY Cupcake Stands
Thrifty but chic cupcake stands are the perfect accent for the dessert table at a wedding or bridal shower! Get the tutorial at Pitter and Glink.
Magpie’s early exposure to quilting and blogiversary
Ann of Magpie Quilts celebrated her one year blogiversary today by talking about the things that inspired her to pick up a quilting needle. She also shares her earliest exposure to quilting – a book her librarian in elementary school … Read More...
Modern Gold Wedding Inspiration
Chevrons, gold, and aqua create a fresh, modern feel to this inspiration board found at Wedding Paper Divas!
Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert – Glass Artist
Daily Art Muse strikes again…and what a wonderful artist being profiled. Jeremy Maxwell Wintrebert is a glass blower and he’s got a very good story about discovering glass blowing. Unfortunately he was in a very serious accident that had him … Read More...
How to make a Pompom Owl tutorial
Gail of “that artist woman” believes in discovering life one art adventure at a time. When I saw her site I was amazed at how many projects she covered. She has 3-D sculptural, paint and paper, textiles, mixed media, art … Read More...
Purple!!
Check out this entry in the CQ Journal Project 2012 by Carole A of the UK. The background colors are neutrals and greens. The color, coherence, and movement comes from the stitches. Yet the work is so well integrated that … Read More...
Artist in action: Ikat
Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com found and shared a video by weaver Whitney Matalone that knocks my socks off. The time-lapse record of the process of Ikat has convinced me that any work in this form should be worth at least … Read More...