Have you ever made a wonderful card, lots of great embellishments and thick layers and then think “Now, how in the world will this fit in an envelope?” Leslie over at Running with Scissors solved this problem by making her … Read More...
Driftwood Advent Calendar
Oh how clever! I love how Mareth used driftwood found on the beach to make this advent calendar for the holidays. Each piece of driftwood is attached to a clothespin on a rack that holds them all. Head over to … Read More...
Suncatcher Snowflake
I used to crochet a lot of snowflake. There are a gazillion free snowflake patterns online, each prettier or more complex than the other. Pretty hard to find one I don’t like! But, when I ran across this super fantastic … Read More...
Artist talks about her swoon-worthy quilt
Deborah from The Blue Hare talks about what went into making her entry in the recent Bloggers’ Quilt Festival. She says she even included a poem in this art quilt. She shows several closeups so you too can swoon over … Read More...
Framed Bird in a Wreath
What a pretty way to use some empty frames! These birds were cut out using a cutting machine and framed inside wreaths, and then enclosed in frames. Love the blue and how it contrasts with the birds. See them at … Read More...
Robot Cakes & Wedding Cake Toppers
If you or your groom are a fan of robots, please don’t miss this fun post at Poptastic Bride featuring adorable robotic-themed wedding cakes and toppers! So unique!
Dala Horse Christmas Ornament tutorial
This cute little Christmas felt horse ornament comes from “Better Homes and Gardens”. This has so many uses for the holidays such as on top of a gift or hang on the tree. Go over to Better Homes and Gardens … Read More...
Thankful Tree
Here’s a pretty way to display what you and your family are thankful for this year. A great display – your Thanksgiving guests will shower you with compliments. See it at Simply Vintagegirl Blog » Blog Archive » The Thankful … Read More...
lovely textiles: janet morton (knit)
These lace yarn bombs from 2003 are just gorgeous. saw this on lovely textiles blog. You can find more of Janet Morton’s work here.
I’m so in love with the lovely textiles blog. Go look at the most recent … Read More...
Crafty Mummy teaches at retreat
The Crafty Mummy taught a beginner’s quilting class at this year’s Creative Craft Retreat. She shares their wonderful first quilts on her blog.
Image credit: Creative Craft Retreat
Ta Dah!: Tiny quilt blocks from swap
Panel: Celtic Elements at eQuilter
I have a friend who only uses panels for her quilts, she abhors the piecing part. Some might argue she’s not a true quilter. I think she certainly is, and her only by hand stitches are some of the prettiest … Read More...
Tim Tate – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse
Daily Art Muse strikes again. I thank you for helping to provide me content and showing us all the work of Tim Tate. The glass studio and school that he has co-founded has been profiled here…The Washington Glass … Read More...
Lounging Around
Simply beautiful fall stitching
Here’s a great idea from Angel of Stumbles & Stitches: Use burlap as the ground fabric for a rustic fall hoop. I’m crazy about the sunflower, with its stem on the main canvas and its bloom popping up in … Read More...
Noel Hart Hot Glass Sculptor and Artist
Found another video for you to watch with another fabulous glass artist, Noel Hart, who is based out of Australia. Thanks to the Gaffer Girls over on Facebook for posting this. They can be so helpful sometimes with my … Read More...
Meet the Artist – Paul Marioni
I know I just recently posted something about the Marioni family here but I’ve found a YouTube video that Corning has posted talking with Paul Marioni, the patriarch of the family and one of the revolutionary glass artists. So here … Read More...
The Smartist – Bullseye Glass
I need to share this blog post by Lani over at Bullseye Glass. It shows pictures of the inside of the Bullseye hot shop where the sheet glass is made. When all of you out in blog land get … Read More...
Starry Bedroom Light
Inspired by something she had pinned on Pinterest, Tamsyn made this fun star themed light fixture for her son’s bedroom. See the post here at Max and Me — Pinterest Challenge.
Eye candy: tinytoadstool’s berets
See a breathtaking survey of the evolution of tinytoadstool‘s gorgeous embroidered felt berets–a mosaic she created as a portfolio for an exhibition. Go to her post.