Liz Shim, of Eat Cake Be Merry, offers some great tips on what you need to know before choosing a wedding cake. View the advice HERE at The Cinderella Project.
[tags]wedding cakes[/tags]
Friday Inspiration: Lothario’s Necklace
Originally uploaded by James Thurman
Here is a bit of fun Friday inspiration from James Thurman. If you love shoes and love jewelry, then this is the necklace for you! Made from high heels, pearls and silver, this necklace … Read More...
Tutorial: Kawaii Softie Owls from Moonstitches
I located this tutorial on The Craft Army and I think these are too cute. I hope you all check out these Owls and see what The Craft Army has to offer. The Japanese make such kookie and interesting characters … Read More...
Have a Lemonade Party
Learn how to host a make-your-own gourmet lemonade party HERE at Cheeky Kitchen.
[tags]lemonade, party[/tags]
Kirsten Chursinoff’s “Low Tide”
Susan Eliott gives us a glimpse of the exquisite art of Kirsten Chursinoff. Her embroidery of sea life at low tide is fascinating, particularly when displayed next to the real-life images that were the inspiration. Kirsten has a show … Read More...
Interview with Samantha Fahey
I really enjoyed Arlee Barr‘s interview of needle artist Samantha Fahey over on MrXStitch blog. Because Fahey is Internet-shy — no site, no blog, no flickr stream — I might never have gotten to see her extraordinary work … Read More...
Cakes Imitating Art
Look! A cake table mimicking a Thiebaud cake painting. Found HERE at you are my fave, from a wedding featured HERE at Green Wedding Shoes.
[tags]cakes, wedding, dessert table, Thiebaud, art[/tags]
Giveaway! 5 KnitCircus Pattern Packs!
How exciting is this? The awesome editors over at KnitCircus have agreed to give away pattern packs from the current issue to 5 lucky commenters! Below are just a few samples of what you’ll find in this issue, also included … Read More...
Inspiration: Neta Amir
Lady Chicken and Mr. Rooster by Neta Amir are making my day sunny regardless of the weather. And, despite all the lovely details, look how tiny they are! See much more at the doll stories blog.
Woolie bundles of color
Folk-art quilter superstar Sue Spargo knows we love stash, so has created Fat 1/16th Wool Bundles in fourteen colorways. Perfect for applique projects. Photograph is Aqua, but they are all equally delicious. See all of them here.
[tags]Sue Spargo, … Read More...
Linux Girl Geeks Unite!
Hi! I do not use Linux. I have in the past but just would rather stick to my Mac until I need to get another computer job.
If you ARE a Linux geek than you probably use GIMP, which is … Read More...
Inspiration: Melissa Crowe
Oooooooo. The felt appliques of Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl) are just as adorable — or maybe even moreso — when she works in tiny scale! See Melissa’s blog.
Knitting For Our Troops….
Payette, Idaho — A Payette woman is turning her hobby into a real overseas mission. “I’ve always knitted and crocheted,” said Bea Mitchell. “I have to keep my hands busy.” Every knit and every purl gets Mitchell one loop closer … Read More...
Learn more about shisha work
Go over to MrXStitch right now and see Penny Nickels‘ post about shisha work. But be forewarned: The photos are so gorgeous, you’re going to want to add this technique to your repertoire right away! You can see … Read More...
Travel: Frogs on thread
Crafty traveler Tina from Seaside Stitches blog spied these architectural delights on a bridge in Connecticut, USA. So fun!
[tags]frogs, spools of thread, bridge, CT, sewing tools[/tags]
Tutorial, Felt Board Book
When I was a kid I remember the Sundays that our teacher would tell a story using a large felt board with amazing color characters. Each piece she placed on the dark green felt brought the story to life until … Read More...
Interactive Playroom Wall
If this mom doesn’t inspire you to get your playroom into shape, I don’t think anyone will…
I am Momma, Hear Me Roar has been hard at work for a while now perfecting her kid’s playroom. I just happened upon … Read More...
New Knit Circus Is Out!
This new issue includes Reviews, an Eco Tip, an interview with Cookie T, Socks, home dec, and all kinds of info.
Check it out here: http://www.knitcircus.com/index.php
The Art-o-mat
I may have posted about the Art-o-mat before. But I just looked at it again recently and see that there are TONS more Art-o-mats sprinkled across the country.
What is an Art-o-mat? Art-o-mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that … Read More...
Coast into crafting with coasters
Now I’ve made coasters by recycling all sorts of things but it just never occurred to me to to take a cardboard coaster and recycle it but the clever crafter Coleen over at her blog Vintage Terrace 2 did!
[tags]recycled … Read More...