As another year starts I say, no resolutions!! Those are things that most people break leaving them disappointed in themselves and feeling defeated. These are not good things. What we need are goals. Taking a bead making class when we’ve … Read More...
Happy New Year!!
DIY dress: Pollock Impulse (tutorial)
All of us have a dress that we are tired of or it has a stain that can’t be removed; now here is your inspiration. Sylvia currently lives in Barcelona (Spain). She always wanted to have a blog but she … Read More...
17 DIY Accessories To Keep You Cozy This Winter
Pippa Armbrester “BuzzFeed” Contributor is showing us “17 DIY Accessories To Keep You Cozy This Winter” No knitting or crocheting skills required! 🙂 Do we love this? You have got to get over there and check out all the great … Read More...
New Years for Clayers!
People had the niftiest New Years clay pieces on Flickr!
1. Chinese New Years Bunny, 2. Happy New Year!, 3. New Year snowflakes, 4. Happy New Year!
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Gold + Patina
I love the gently distressed colors of greenish-blue patina. Paired with luxe gold, it’s a natural for a beautiful wedding palette! For inspiration, be sure to check out this post at Burnett’s Boards for more details and links to credits.
An Emerging Artist Panel Discussion at SOFA
Lani McGregor, partner at Bullseye Glass in Portland, as well as Gallery Director moderated a panel discussion on the Emerging Artist in the glass world. On her panel were Tina Oldknow, Curator at Corning Museum of Glass, Richard Whiteley, … Read More...
Bowl Game Football Spirit Wreath
Kim wrote this back in the fall just as football season was starting. She is not into football, but she made it for her hubby that is a true fan. My wreath would be for Ohio State University OSU! All … Read More...
Felted Wool Sweater Blanket Tutorial
What a fun way to use up your old wool sweaters and redo your decor for the winter. “Yellow Suitcase Studio” blog by Michelle loves photography, DIY, design, food, and vintage suitcases (hence the blog name 🙂 Michelle is sharing … Read More...
The United States of Americute
Amber opened her blog “Felt Like It” in early 2007. Felt Like It is a collection of quirky, decorative pillows and accessories inspired by her love of kawaii and those talking vegetables on the old Muppet Show. She designs what … Read More...
Gift Bags for Wine Bottles Tutorial
We all want to present a bottle of wine nicely wrapped. Here’s a quick way to make your own gift bags for bottles out of scraps of polar fleece that you probably already have around the house. (If not, you … Read More...
Create Beautiful Ladies from CD’s
Bjus of “My World Craft” lives in Portugal loves crafting and shares what she loves with people like us 🙂 These super charming dolls use CD’s as the base. Bjus Does not have a pattern but it is not hard … Read More...
Abby talks up two graphics tools
Abby Glassenberg of While She Naps understands the visual nature of blogging. And sure, some may pay big bucks for difficult-to-learn top shelf graphics tools, but she wonders why when alternatives exist.
Visit her post, Design Hacks for Craft Bloggers… Read More...
Mountain Pillow DIY
Merrilee and hosts “MerMag” she is an illustrator, painter, dabbling designer, crafter, seamstress and mother of two boys and a wee little girl. She loves to hear from us and see the crafts we have made from her tutorials! Merrilee … Read More...
DIY Utility Bucket Ottoman
Grace Bonney has this stunning “DIY Utility Bucket Ottoman” featured on “Design Sponge”! This would be an exquisite winter project to update your décor. This clever DIY project, especially when it uses an unexpected or overlooked material. This … Read More...
DIY Felt Coasters
These coasters remind me of Bulls-Eyes candy 🙂 A complete pictorial DIY can be found on “Useful DIY’! For New Year’s Eve, you could use silver and white felt or red for luck or that is what I mom told … Read More...
Crocheting The Dog
Craftybegonia scores again! I’ve featured many of her designs on this blog. But this little snuggly ‘funmigurumi’ Wallace The Dog needs mee to make him. I think he’s totally adorable. As usual, she’s given us the pattern for free. … Read More...
New Dichroic Glass Classes Coming up at Coatings by Sandberg
Most glass folk I know love dichroic glass. I know I do. It can be over the top or very subtle depending on what you do with it…when it’s done right it sizzles. Well, the largest producer of dichroic glass, … Read More...
Lighted Block Snowman
This is a fantastic tutorial for how to make a lighted glass block snowman. Perfect for the holiday season and beyond!
Some glass blocks with fairy lights inside create this beautiful decoration.
Get the full details at the AllParenting Website: … Read More...
Technique: Bracelet Beads
Here’s one bloggers try at making tile bracelet beads. The idea of building your cord channels out from the bead is interesting – you could then curve the front facing tile a little so that it arcs over them.
Photo … Read More...