Wow! This floral bib necklace by Blush Envy is amazing. It is composed of hundreds of hand cut and glued paper petals and is even sealed for strength and durability.
This would make an amazing wedding necklace. Check out the … Read More...
Playtime in the Sunshine
Great idea: Tats on buttons
Krystle of Krystledawne Tats covered buttons with fabric, attached bitty tatted motifs, and mounted them on bookmarks and ring bases. Brilliant! See more on Krystle’s blog post.
New art from SharonB
SharonB has posted two especially beautiful works lately. From her For the Love of Stitching band sampler, Band 345 includes flowers created in padded detached chain stitch and vines of couched novelty yarn. (I’ll definitely be fiddling with couching some … Read More...
Free Felt Tote Bag and Felt Snappy Tees DIY Video
Crafter Jen Hopwood shows us via videos how to create two fun projects on the Martha Stewart show. There are two videos; one is for the lovely tote and the other is for the snappy tee. Both projects … Read More...
Ann and Kay Are At It Again….
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This is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a long time!
Now in motion: Runaway
Sometimes, I’m a little slow on the uptake. I subscribe to Aubrey Longley-Cook‘s blog, spool spectrum. Week after week, I’ve seen him post what seemed like dozens of slight variations of an embroidery called Runaway. Today he … Read More...
C clamp and brass stacked earrings
C clamp and brass stacked earrings
Originally uploaded by additionsstyle
Reader Addition Style submitted this photo to the Craft Gossip Crafty Review Pool on flickr.
This is a great use of unusual materials to make jewelry which has a clean … Read More...
Inspiration: Creative Kismet
Regina of Creative Kismet is the only woman in a houseful of men. To pamper herself a little bit, she has staked out a small bathroom for her own use, decorating it to suit her feminine tastes. Among her lovely … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Scrap Clay Jewelry
One of the wonderful things about polymer clay is that there is so little waste – “scrap” clay can be used as the base of a new project, or painted, or swirled into colorful beads, or covered with mica powders, … Read More...
Eye Candy: Hansel and Gretel Cake
Something about this cake strikes me. I just adore it. Find the cake HERE at My Paper Crane.
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DIY project: Kate’s felt sculptural pendant lamps
Kate of Design*Sponge created these two versions of modified IKEA lamps, inspired by several designers she has seen over the years that use felt to create amazing textures. Felt is inexpensive, easy to work with, and comes in a … Read More...
Inspiration: Fat-Quarter
Oh. My. Goodness. Look what Annet (Fat-Quarter) did with raised cup stitch! Not to mention fancy hem stitch and buttonholed herringbone. She’s certainly making the most of the TAST challenge! Get all the details (and see more … Read More...
Make It Wear It Challenge from Sew, Mama, Sew!
Sew, Mama, Sew! is hosting a June Make It Wear It Challenge. You must make an article of clothing AND wear it in JUNE of 2010. You can post pics of it and if you do you will be entered … Read More...
Fun Summer Party Idea – Make Soap!
Looking for a unique party idea this summer? Check out Soapylove’s blog for a video tutorial on how to throw a glycerin soap making party. You can also purchase the e-zine, Let’s Get Soapy, which comes with the … Read More...
A winning tutorial: the snow ruffle pillow
I am totally in love with this pillow tutorial from V and Co Blog and just had to show it to you. This tutorial will give you the basics on how to create your “snow” ruffle.
Food Making Parties
Visit the kitchn for a roundup of ideas for hosting a food-making party, like pizzas and taffy.
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Art quilt self portrait – and she’s smiling
Anna from The Artist Within created this self-aware art quilt in response to a challenge from one of her quilting groups, Common Threads. I couldn’t help noticing that the smile on her face seems to agree with a study I … Read More...
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know….
But Were Afraid To Ask <about knitting>…
- Twisted Cords
- Cast Ons
- Heels
- Kitchener Stitch
- Short Row Shaping
Just go here: http://www.wonderhowto.com/search/knitting/ and start learning how!
Rise & Shine
Wakey, Wakey! Eggs and Bac-y! Eggs and Bacon Soap by sunbasilgarden.