If you’re in the Portland area in the next few months check out some of the artist talks, demonstrations and other events Bullseye Glass is putting on. My lovely readers know I’ve recently been up there for BE Con so … Read More...
Wedding Corsage Tutorial
Divya created a lacy wrist corsage that would make a thoughtful gift for any bride or her bridesmaids! Get the tutorial by visiting Divya’s blog Jewels of Sayuri.
Candy Corn Unicorn
Oh wait, I see it’s called the “Unicandycorn.” Wel, all I know is it’s my daughter’s two favorite things combined. Find it HERE at Buzzfeed.
Anthropologie Inspired Dresser
If you are looking for a great way to dress up a child’s bedroom, this is it. Inspired by an Anthropologie numbered dresser, Amy and Emily took this old beat up dresser and turned it into a totally cool piece … Read More...
Rocker Cool Wedding Inspiration
Bold pops of color and handcrafted newspaper details add edgy flair to this inspiration shoot featured at The Sweetest Occasion! Click here for the full story.
The Cost of Running Your Kiln from the Glass Community
Gail Stouffer over at Wired Designs and kilnfrog.com posted this bit of info that I’m sharing with you today. Anyone that runs a kiln or two or three or more wants to know how much it costs to run it … Read More...
Art that frames the art
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives us a look at some astonishing antique beaded mats for art. So gorgeous. Get the details and see more photos at Mary’s blog post.
Watch Tamar Mogendorff
Oh, my goodness! Tamar Mogendorff has a blog! Check out her amazing needle artistry as it emerges. Go to her blog.
And many thanks to grrl + dog for sharing the link!
DIY Tutorial – Make Your Own Beaded Stitch Markers!
Yeah, you can use bits and pieces of yarn for stitch markers, but why? Now you can make your own using beads and jewelry findings.
It’s fun, make them as wacky as the beads you can find, or just make … Read More...
Burlap & Lace Table Decor
Mason jars wrapped with burlap and lace are the perfect accent for a rustic wedding! Learn how to make your own with a tutorial posted at Adventures in Dressmaking.
DIY Cake Bunting: No Sew!
Add festive bunting to your bridal shower or wedding cake without sewing a stitch! Visit Intimate Weddings for a step-by-step tutorial for this adorable project.
Inspiration: Framed Log Cabin blocks
I spied this idea over at Martha Stewart. They created a modern-feeling wall grouping with simple quilt blocks done in solid fabrics. If you follow my blog you likely already know how to make a simple log cabin block, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Felt Daisy
Alice of “Futuregirl Blog” is sharing this Simple Felt Daisy tutorial with us and it is charming. Think of all the fun ways you can use these daisies. These would be darling for a flower girl to carry in a … Read More...
Bugs Bunny and Elmo Lunches
If you can dare eat Bugs Bunny and li’l Elmo…. Make them in to lunch! Find Bugs Bunny lunch HERE and Elmo lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
From Land to Sea {Beach Wedding Ideas}
There are so many elements to love in this land-and-sea-inspired wedding, but the globes turned escort card display immediately caught my eye! You can see all the lovely details at Green Wedding Shoes. Beautiful!
More Bullseye BE Con Stories…
Bullseye’s conference BE Con’s theme was Crossover. A material exchange. There were glass blowers, painters, architects, a photographer, a wood sculptor, among other arts enthusiasts. I want to profile each of the speakers in the next few weeks so you … Read More...
Rusty Sun Catcher
How fun is this?? Take a broken, rusty old rake and add some pretty baubles. Now you have a unique suncatcher for your backyard or porch. When rusty meets pretty so many good things happen. Head over to Queen of … Read More...
How to make a Camera Lens Pal
I found this on Dollar Store Crafts and think it is adorable and may get kids to smile when you take their picture. If you’ve ever spent much time photographing kids, you know it can be a challenge. Cranky moods … Read More...
A Tour of This Shabby Shed Makeover
You have to go see this. There’s just too many details to share in just one photo, so you just must go over and see this fun makeover. There are so many cool accent pieces and charming finds that you … Read More...
Spinning Cakes Eye Candy
Spotted on CakeSpy, check out the short films of Alexandre Dubosc, such as “Alimation,” filled with mesmerizing spinning cakes, candies, crepes, even a chocolate bird.