For wordless Wednesday Pink Punk Boutique posted pictures of this cute quilted sewing machine cover. Spill, girl! I want the story on that cute thing! Did you use a pattern or just wing it? Love the Heather Ross mermaid fabrics!
Inspiration: Carmi Cimicata
After taking Alma Stoller‘s fabric-bead class, Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World was inspired to create these beads from bits of vintage French jacquard ribbon. Luscious! See more — including the necklace Carmi made from the beads — on her … Read More...
Salvage garments with “mend writing”
Catherine McEver of Stuff You Can’t Have has a brilliant idea for converting worn or stained clothing into funkwear: embroider it with mend writing. She says,
… Read More...This embroidery strategy lets you get a word in edgewise by using the English
Pike Place Market Bag Free Felted Crocheted Pattern
I love the idea of this adorable felted crocheted Market bag. Crocheted items are now being felted as often as knitted items. This bag, as Julie explains below, is a two purpose bag for her design. I think the idea … Read More...
Menu-Wrapped Peach Placecards. And So Much More.
So much goodness wrapped in one little bundle: a peach, the menu, the placecard. Brilliant. Spotted on Sparkle and Hay, these are from a garden themed dinner party featured on Inspired By This. You must see the full … Read More...
Knitting Rules and Qiviet Drools!
What’s more “drool-able” than Qiviet?
Well, how about qiviet spun with silk? Now this is something to write home about. My home. Better yet, don’t write about it, just send some. I’ll be your best friend forever!
Anyway…. this is … Read More...
So Cal Flame Surfers Meeting at Coatings by Sandberg this Saturday!
Beads and dichroic glass. Two of my favorite things in the world. And they’re being combined this Saturday for the quarterly meeting of the So Cal Flame Surfers, the local chapter of the International Society of Glass Bead Makers… Read More...
Spooky Halloween Treats
Find lots of Halloween ideas at All You, like these RIP truffles, eye ball apples, and melon brains. Have to admit that last one freaks me out a bit.
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Art-Inspired Wedding Cakes
Edible crafts at its finest… fine art, that is. Find a slideshow of wedding cakes inspired by famous artwork HERE at Martha Stewart. Included are these cakes inspired by works from Jackson Pollack,Vincent Van Gogh, Damien … Read More...
DIY: Lavender Sachets
Save On Crafts is a great source for wedding and party favor supplies. Not only can you buy supplies through this site, but you will also find how-tos for various craft projects, such as lavender sachets.
Out of This World!
A new, “out of this world” teapot from Wanda’s Designs. The winking space girl is just filled with personality, don’t you think? Click here to go to the artist’s blog and read about it.
More Gnomes
Earlier I posted a pattern for Gnome Socks. Well, now you can have Gnomes to match your socks! These are from the Plain and Joyful Living Blog.
Sock Skeleton
As soon as I saw the sock skeleton on Martha Stewart’s site I knew I had to make it for my baby grandson. He is just six months old, and it is something he could have that would not harm … Read More...
DIY: Snow-Globe Soaps
It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday projects and Alphamom shares a fun project on her site. Learn how to make adorable Snow-Globe Soaps here.
Mosaic Tutorial…Let’s Make a Trivet
I think you’re all due for a tutorial or two…mosaic is the word. I sold a mosaic vase Saturday so I’ve got it on the brain. I found a simple but pretty cool mosaic tutorial over at the Shrimp Salad … Read More...
Inspiration: Ric-Rac
This might be the cutest baby dress ever. Jodie of Ric-Rac doesn’t tell us much about this piece, but she shares some lovely photos. Just wait till you see the back of the dress. Go to Jodie’s blog post.
DIY Weathered Baskets
I never thought of doing this, but what a great idea. Baskets are abundant at the thrift store and so inexpensive. Spray painting is a great way to give them new life, but distressing them is an even better idea!… Read More...
Inspiration: Oh Meagan
I adore these little framed stitcheries by Meagan of Oh Meagan. She says,
… Read More...Vintage brass frames with floral stitches inspired by delphinium and pincushion plants. The oval frame is 4″ from top to bottom, and the square frame is
Should you do it yourself?
I wrote a post on BlogHer about DIY vs DDIY. I was hoping it would garner a little more discussion. Anyone want to take a gander at it and weigh in?
At what point do you decide to DIY and … Read More...
New Giant Kilns from Paragon!
New kilns from Paragon! The word they use to describe these new kilns is massive. Can you imagine having a massive kiln in your studio? I know I want one. I just don’t want the massive electric bill that … Read More...