Every time I see all these grand ideas for weddings, I say I want to get divorced so I can remarry. CLICK HERE for a slew of fabric-inspired wedding cakes over at Martha.
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Stunning Hair Jewelry!
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I love the elegance of the square shape in these hairpins by Gingerbells Gifts, they would make a stunning accent in a lovely updo! Click on the picture to check out the rest … Read More...
TAG – Gorgeous Glass from Trautman Art Glass
I received some glass samples from TAG, also known as Trautman Art Glass while I was in Las Vegas at Glass Craft. Las Vegas again…had such a good time there and I encountered so many great things. So last night … Read More...
Design your own swimsuit – Gnome Edition!
Hello! I’m about to start sewing my own swim suit, well, swim dress. It’s a Kwik Sew pattern and I’m all ready with my serger and my wooly nylon. I’m a tad nervous and thusly I am started googling for … Read More...
Knit A Squirrel, Maybe Win A Gift Certificate!
Create your own pattern, or use an existing one. Squirrels can be knitted, crochetted, felted, sewn… as long as they’re 3D.
The gals at the Brooklyn General Store are celebrating spring with a call for entries. Squirrels! But hurry, the … Read More...
Tutorial: little felt spring birds
Mitsy from Artmind has a little sweet bird tutorial to celebrate spring that she shared with Poppy Talk (tutorial HERE) and I am passing it onto you. Misty tells us that In Belgium, lots of people make an Easter tree … Read More...
Knitting Lace – Easy!
READY FOR A GAME?
My friend Ronnie, the grande dame of crochet in these parts, has crocheted yet another amazing project. Check this out! It’s a gameboard:
The pattern can be found as a CAL here:
http://kaet.wordpress.com/natcromo-2010-mystery-pattern/
Now, you want to know what game … Read More...
Candy and Cake Decorating Supplies Go-To Shops
The fantastic folks at the kitchn have assembled a list of internet resources for traditional and unique candy and cake decorating supplies. The list is brief, but comprehensive. Find everything you need at these great shops. View the roundup HER… Read More...
Fairy Bread
It’d be grand if Fairy Bread could fly into the hearts and minds of us here in the States. (apparently big at kid’s parties in Australia?) Perhaps I can start by remembering this idea for my daughter’s 3rd. Find rules … Read More...
Gryphon Grinders and Saws – More from Glass Craft in Vegas
As I walked around the last day of the show in Glass Craft and Bead Expo show in Las Vegas a few weeks ago I was so excited to see all of the toys us glass folk love to play … Read More...
Tutorial Hot water bottle cozy
This is a great idea for your aches and pains and keeping green not only with the bottle cozy, but by not using and electric heating pad. This tutorial comes from Re-sweater and I love the blog and if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Watercolor Crayons
Join Donna Downey for Inspiration Wednesday as she shows you how to use watercolor crayons. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration: Pin Pals
Wee cross-stitchery mounted on buttons, which are then attached to barrettes. Awwwwwwww. See more on the blog of the makers, Pin Pals.
NOT veggies
Really. These objects are not vegetables. They are stitch art. Wow. Go to Di Overton‘s Design Block blog for close-ups and links to more information about the art and the artists.
Inspiration: Untamed Petals
This gorgeous piece is from Untamed Petals. They have lots of wonderful pieces that you can check out here.
If you want to attempt a few floral necklaces of your own, look here or here.
If you love … Read More...
Tutorial: Learn Something Tuesday, couture wrist warmers
It’s Tuesday and that can only mean one thing…you’re going to learn something! Janet of Empty Nest is going to show you how she creates wrist warmers. She is offering a step-by-step pictorial tutorial for this project. If you … Read More...
Martha Stewart Craft Projects
MarthaStewart.com is a great source for lots of bath & body projects that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts or year-round. Here’s links to several projects that look terrific.
1. Homemade Grass Soap
2. Soap Cubes
3. Japanese-Motif Soaps
4. … Read More...
Kilnforming Classes at Bullseye in Portland
I’m passing on the announcement of the most recent listing of classes that will be going on in Portland at Bullseye Glass. Looks like some interesting offerings. I’d like to take Printmaking for Kilnforming. I’m headed up there next … Read More...
Lunch-Time-Wasters
A great foodie time waster… scroll through the crazy sandwiches at Insanewich. To submit your own “witty, edgy or ironic” sandwich photography, CLICK HERE for details. And just a reminder about other fabulous sandwich sites I’ve posted about … Read More...