This week Amy from Amy’s Creative Side introduces us to Kyndra from The Brown Needle as part of her series of interviews featuring quilters who have participated in a Bloggers’ Quilt Festival. Kyndra tells how she got into quilting and … Read More...
Roll Up Glass Blowing
The first time I witnessed a roll up was at Urban Glass in Brooklyn. It was absolutely amazing to watch. The piece being made was a very large, and would become the globe for a lamp. I never saw the … Read More...
Easter Pattern: “A little Birdie Told me” free felt pouch pattern
“A little Birdie Told me” by Mags Kandis found on KNITTY. This purse is so pretty and done is such a springy color. You can download the pattern from KITTY. This pouch is a perfect fit for simple daily needs: … Read More...
Eye’ll be seeing you
Sylvia of WindyRiver has incorporated a doll eye into an embroidered and beaded Day of the Dead pendant. Spooky for some cultures. Invoking protection from the Evil Eye for others. Big win! See more at Sylvia’s blog post.
“Bag of Beans” Felt Jelly Beans-bean bags tutorial
Page of Purl Bee has these cute Felt Jelly Beans-bean bags that the kids will love and not fill them with sugar. Think of all the fun games they can make up using these. She also made a bag for … Read More...
Origami Star Candleholder
Origami is an ancient Japanese art of paper folding that has been practiced for centuries, and its popularity has only increased over time. The beauty of origami is that it allows you to create intricate and beautiful designs using only … Read More...
Hanging Candle Lanterns DIY
Last weekend featured the first really spectacular weather days of the season here in Chicago, and the weather inspired me to brainstorm and research ideas for upcoming summer gatherings. This idea for hanging lanterns at an outdoor party comes from … Read More...
Go, Ben!
Jenny of Stumbles & Stitches posted this rockin hoop on her blog. Did she stitch it? No. The artist is her four-year-old son, Ben, who was inspired to embroider his name in a rainbow of threads. Awe. Some. Yea for … Read More...
Update: Debbie Nelson
My sincere thanks to all of you for your kindness to and support of Debbie Nelson. I told a bit of Debbie’s story and shared with you the sad news that Debbie and her husband lost their home, all their … Read More...
Powder Printing Class at Bullseye
The graphic artist in me really loves bringing graphics to my glass. This class over at Bullseye in Portland and in Santa Fe shows how to do it with powder glass and screens. It’s coming to the Northern California location … Read More...
Amazing Porcelain Watermelon Bowl by Samantha Robinson
Ok, I’ll admit it. I stared at these bowls for a good twenty minutes attempting to unravel its secrets. Were they watermelons at some point? Are they handcrafted porcelain? Either way, they are gorgeous and so incredibly detailed that it … Read More...
Freebie: Create quote printable
Kacey at Stay at Home Artist created this colorful piece for her art studio. The quote by Dieter F. Uchtdorf is a message all creative types need to hear. Go HERE to download the printable.
Image credit: Stay at … Read More...
Caillou, a doll with patchwork
I love it when quilters use their quilt-y vision for other sewing projects. Take this doll for instance. Created by JenClair at Bayou Quilts and Dolls, notice how she used patchwork for the torso and arms. It’s so quirky, it … Read More...
How to make a dream pillow- moon phases free pattern
This dream pillow is a clever idea for the youngest child or the oldest in your family. Lisa of “5 Orange Potatoes” makes a new dream pillows every year on the night of the winter solstice for her two girls. … Read More...
Scavenger hunt for tatters
Here’s a great idea: Heather of Tatted Treasures is sponsoring an online tatting scavenger hunt. She says,
… Read More...Each week during the month of March I’ll post a set of five challenges for things to find or do, and then you
Inspiration: Iviva Olenick
Look at the bubbles. And the bottom edge. Nice. Go to Iviva‘s blog post for an image you can enlarge.
Susan Lenz in Key West
Fiber artist Susan Lenz has landed another artist residency, this time at The Studios of Key West. You know how productive and inspirational theses are journeys are when Susan is involved! Go to her blog to follow her adventure.
Inspiration: Stamped Curio Box
All I can say about this is “WOW!” I spotted this amazing curio box of winged themed items on Suzanne’s Stamping spot and fell in love with it. Full of stamped images, die cut papers and found objects this is … Read More...
Patchwork hearts in journal
Pamela Garrison made these patchwork hearts for her journal page taking inspiration from Thomas Campbell. It looks like crazy piecing with fabric. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Pamela Garrison
DIY: Citrus Honey Soap — WOW!
I could not love how this soap looks any more than I do. And to think the secret is…bubblewrap! Really, another “who knew?” moment this week. Hurry on over to Soap Making Essentials for a great step by step tutorial… Read More...