Today is all about inspiration. Sometimes I come across needlework that makes me just stop, stare at my screen, and radiate love. Today I’m spreading the love by sharing some of these works with you. Just because they’re awesome. First … Read More...
Sweet Towns
Butterville? Sugartown? Pack my bags… “Washington DC” is so sour sounding compared to putting these beauts on your return address. Visit CakeSpy for a roundup of supersweet USA town names.
[tags]towns, sweets[/tags]
Create Scrapbooks Live Show!
Join the Create Scrapbooks team for their live show tonight featuring Illustrating Stories. The team from Illustrating stories will show how they create custom backgrounds for their scrapbook pages. Plus Jana will continue the tag book series showing a masking … Read More...
Tutorial: Soda Can Jewels
Here is another project that might be fun to try with the kids. This one comes from Polwig and includes step-by-step instructions on how to create jewelry from old soda cans with the easy use of punches in varying shapes … Read More...
The Flow – Your Source for Lampwork Information!
More stuff from Las Vegas…got a new copy of The Flow magazine and wanted to share some of the contents. The Flow is part of a family of glass publications that provide tons of stories and tutorials about glass and … Read More...
Party Cakes, no, Wait, Loaves
I just don’t know if I can get behind the party loaf. I think it’s because my corporeal response to seeing a sweet cake totally conflicts with the response after cutting into it and seeing salty things. I can absolutely, … Read More...
Tutorial: We’re Going Green with felting for Earth Day
I am very excited to celebrate Earth Day with you by presenting Kim and Kris from The DIY Dish Web Show that brings you the latest and greatest projects, reviews, and how-to’s with everything DIY! They are offering a delightful … Read More...
How to Make a Round Bead – A Tutorial…
I saw this tutorial on Facebook through the fan page of Art Glass News Weekly and I thought I’d share it with you guys. When most bead makers make little round beads they’re not really round. they tend to be … Read More...
Bridal Shower Cheese “Cake”
For a wedding shower appetizer idea, check out this “wedding cake”esque stack of cheese HERE at Southern Living.
[tags]bridal shower, appetizer, cheese, wedding cake[/tags]
Smashing Magazine Brings Us The Beauty of Knitting, Sewing and Crochet
A very nice article, with pictures for inspiration. Read the article, drool over the pictures, get inspired and then follow the links at the end of the article for more information! It’s all here….
New From Vogue…
Do you know what this is? This is truly High Tech Knitting. It’s Vogue’s new app for the i-phone. So cool!
The Vogue Knitting App allows you to keep track of your knitting life easily and efficiently. Store all of … Read More...
Joins, Made Easy
If you’ve never read TECHKnitting’s blog, you’re missing out. This latest post talks about 10 different ways to join your yarn, the whys and wherefores of each method, as well as the whens and when not to’s. Hop over … Read More...
Inspiration: WhiteOwl and Lace
The work of the sisters at WhiteOwl has been getting a lot of blog attention lately, and it is no wonder. They create nostalgic pieces with a softly modern touch. This asymmetric rennes lace necklace is a perfect example.
There … Read More...
Tutorial: Pepe La Pew Inspired Softie with one Black Glove
I am sure that most of us have an odd glove laying around our houses ready for the trash. This is a wonderful way to recycle that odd glove. I put this book on my mother’s stay wish list (Happy … Read More...
I THINK THAT I SHALL NEVER SEE…….
a poem lovely as a tree. How about a crochet embellished tree? Check out this site for a slide show of some wonderful crochet installations in Atlanta. Nature is perfect as it is – beautiful to behold. But, sometimes, an … Read More...
Get to know an artist
Yvette Stanton of White Threads has posted an interview with needle artist Rachel of VirtuoSew Adventures. You’ll enjoy the chat, links, and photos. See the post.
Tutorial: Felt Laptop Cozy
This styling laptop cozy was found on Design Sponge and was created by Derek & Lauren. I love these color combinations, but you can select your favorites. I love the way it opens and that it is a no sew … Read More...
Celebrate Earth Day with Vodka in Your Laundry and Peanut Butter on Your Face
Vodka in your laundry, beer in your hair, cornstarch deodorant, banana shoe shine… Shed the chemicals and go to the kitchen for home and personal remedies in honor of Earth Day this year (April 22). The WebEcoist has a collection … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Honeymoon Slippers
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Tutorial: Loops and Washers Necklace
Here is another interesting tutorial from Cynthia at Shiny Little Things. This time she has used Elaine Ray washer beads, jump rings and loops of soft flex wire. I really like the use of the soft flex in a … Read More...