There’s a new exhibit at the Bullseye Glass Gallery in Portland called Invisible Cities, based on author Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities and it looks wonderful. The work is so thought provoking. There are 4 artists in this show, Jeffrey … Read More...
Owl Stool
When I saw this cute little stool that Erin from Lemon Tree Creations posted, I knew I just had to share it. I used to collect owls, so this really struck me. Cute isn’t it?
See how Erin made this … Read More...
Stairs with Words of Wisdom
Oh the wonders of vinyl! Each time you climb these inspirational stairs you’ll be reminded of the wisdom they express.
See these stairs of wisdom at JanDee Crafts.
Baby Crib Turned Porch Bench
Melanie from The Old White Cottage took apart a baby crib and morphed it into this fabulous bench for her front porch.
See the pretty crib to bench transformation on her blog.
Old Table Turned Ottoman
Robin from All Things Heart & Home found a wobbly table at the thrift store for $2.99 and turned it into this darling and functional ottoman. She gives great step by step instructions with photos.
Head over to her blog … Read More...
Inspiration: Nick Cave
annekata posts about her discovery of the work of dancer and fiber artist Nick Cave. And she has kindly included a couple of videos that introduce us to Nick and let us briefly experience his incredible sound suits — … Read More...
Got Sock (Pattern)?
Interweave Does! And they’re giving away 7 of them in their free ebook!
Interweave says,”Slipping on a hand knit sock is an amazingly satisfying feeling. Learn to knit socks with these 7 Free Sock Knitting Patterns from Knitting Daily! Whether … Read More...
A Shared Dessert Table
Check out how seamlessly Glorious Treats pulled off this shared birthday party dessert table. Both rainbows and racecars represented. Find the details HERE.
[tags]rainbows, cars, birthday parties, kids, dessert table[/tags]
Little Man Party
As I’m in the midst of planning a totally non-girly birthday party for my almost-three year old (trains, trains, trains), I can’t help but wish she was into mustaches after seeing this Little Man Tea Party from I Am Momma-Hear … Read More...
More Micro Mosaic News
I absolutely love this man’s incredible work. It’s Saad Romany Mikhaiel of Micro Mosaic in Egypt and there’s a great story written about him on the Voice of America web site. And check out the slide show that shows a … Read More...
Recycled License plate bowls
License plates have so much character and history, they make the perfect material for recycling into new things. Check out these cool bowls that Will made and are available over at his Etsy shop.
[tags]recycled License plate bowls[/tags]
Project: Real Flower Card
(image by Michele)
Isn’t this a simply lovely card? Visit the I am Derby blog to see how she made them.
-Heather
Monday Mosaic: Monsters!
Who doesn’t feel just a little bit monstrous on a Monday morning?
1. Sweet Purple Monsters, 2. Space Vampire, 3. Custom ordered buttons by Tessa Ann, 4. Gertrude, 5. one eyed Monsters, 6. Polymer Clay … Read More...
FREEFORM HANGERS??
Who could take a simple wire clothes hanger and create a work of art? Now, it could be you or me. With the handy tutorial show here, any of us could become a freeform artist and create a beautiful … Read More...
1 Chair 3 Looks
I can’t tell you how many times I have seen these types of chairs at garage sales and thrift stores, each time passing them by. Then someone with a creative eye, like Kristine of The Painted Hive, comes along and … Read More...
PB Inspired Knotted Jute Vase
I love finding Pottery Barn inspired projects. We certainly won’t put PB out of business, there’s always plenty of people that will buy their stuff. But the creative and crafty rarely will when they just know they can make it … Read More...
Kids Drawing Recipes
I’m a big fan of illustrated recipes, so I adore the site They Draw and Cook (see?). Well, I’m also a big fan of kids in the kitchen, so on my recent visit, imagine my delight to see … Read More...
Former choir loft boasts fabric
Leone and Deirdre from The Not So Old Crows blog are so excited about the reopening of their quilt shop The Quilted Crow they snapped up some photos to show us. Located in a former church sanctuary check out the … Read More...
DIY Button Cuff Tutorial
This project shows you how to recycle old buttons into a beautiful and unique button cuff.
With very simple instructions you could be wearing this bracelet in no time at all.
Stained glass art quilt
This awe inspiring art quilt (small section shown) is the work of fiber artist Susan Lenz from Art in Stitches. It’s called Stained Glass XXI. Go here to see the entire piece and learn more about it.
[tags]art … Read More...