Make petits fours from pound cake with bakerella… find the post here. And I always try to post infrequently on my own stuff because it is so self-serving, but even though I just posted on my Harry Potter … Read More...
Celebrate good times (in clay)
If you haven’t yet, head over to Polymer Clay Central to vote in their July Challenge. The theme this month was “celebrations,” and the artwork to vote on is just as exuberent as you would expect with that theme! Click here to go…
Bluebird Pin
Blue bird pin made out of polymer clay, metal finding and a glass bead
Originally uploaded by Elsita (Elsa Mora)
I found this stunning Bluebird Pin in Elsa Mora’s Flickr Photostream this morning. The Bird and flowers are polymer clay. I love…
A Glass Fusers Information Paradise
This cool piece is by Kimbrill.
As some of you may have noticed I like a web site that informs. It’s good if it sells materials and tools but I think information and feedback from other artists is so important.…
A Glass Fusers Information Paradise
As some of you may have noticed I like a web site that informs. It’s good if it sells materials and tools but I think information and feedback from other artists is so important. I want to pass on to … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Album
Ronda Palazzi, Memory Makers Master shows how to make this cover for a summer album. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Summer Album
Ronda Palazzi, Memory Makers Master shows how to make this cover for a summer album. Click here to go to tutorial.
Free Knitting Pattern
I scream, you scream, we all scream for TANK TOPS!!! YAY tank tops!
Especially in the summer, and especially if they’re just dressy enough to pull off a night on the town.
Berroco’s Tarte is just that. Pair it with … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern
I scream, you scream, we all scream for TANK TOPS!!! YAY tank tops!
Especially in the summer, and especially if they’re just dressy enough to pull off a night on the town.
Berroco’s Tarte is just that. Pair it with jeans, layer…
Cool Recycle Fashion Show at The Urban Institute for Contemporary Art
If you are in the Grand Rapids Michigan area (I wish I was) check out this cool recycle event at the
Urban Institute for Contemporary Art
NOSHNIGHT: RECYCLED RUNWAY
August 8
5–7 PM Material Afterlife Carnival
7–9 PM Noshnight: Recycled Runway!
$5 admission (includes 1 drink…
Cool Recycle Fashion Show at The Urban Institute for Contemporary Art
If you are in the Grand Rapids Michigan area (I wish I was) check out this cool recycle event at the
Urban Institute for Contemporary Art
NOSHNIGHT: RECYCLED RUNWAY
August 8
5–7 PM Material Afterlife Carnival
7–9 PM Noshnight: Recycled … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer handbag with wooden handles
Lorrie from Fabric, Paper, Thread shows how she made this summer handbag with wooden handles. The large size (9″x12″) allows you to carry everything you need for a summer day at the park or by the pool, and the side pockets…
Tutorial: Shirred summer sundresses
LiEr from ikat bag explains how to make killer summer dresses without using commercial patterns in her Summer Dresses post series. Up first is a simple shirred spaghetti strap dress, followed by a tutorial showing how to cut armholes down into…
Sewing Pattern: Shirred summer sundresses
LiEr from ikat bag explains how to make killer summer dresses without using commercial patterns in her Summer Dresses post series. Up first is a simple shirred spaghetti strap dress, followed by a tutorial showing how to cut armholes down … Read More...
Technique: Portable hand sewing
The beauty of this pictorial tutorial is you don’t need to understand French to get it. Simone Struss of the Quilting Studio blog shares her hand sewing technique in 26 photos making what she calls a Grandmother’s Flower Garden design. Go here to view Le…
Polka Dot Milkshake
Find the recipe for a yummy looking strawberry milkshake HERE at Sweet Paul. I love the clever addition of “polka dots” (ie marshmallows).
Technorati Tags: milkshake, strawberry, polka dot, marshmallow
Giveaway: Studio Calico
Tutorial: Soda can cozy
Soda can cozies (koozies) don’t HAVE to advertise law firms, auto shops, or beer. You can make your own out of your favorite fabric, with a free pattern from Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs. Get the free pattern.
[photo from Flower Girl…
Tutorial: Soda can cozy
Soda can cozies (koozies) don’t HAVE to advertise law firms, auto shops, or beer. You can make your own out of your favorite fabric, with a free pattern from Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs. Get the free pattern.… Read More...
Trend: Robots
Robots are HOT HOT HOT right now! They are popping up every where and lots of stamp companies have some really fun new designs featuring robots. It can sometimes be hard to find more masculine images for boys ( of…