Hi Everybody:
When you have an absolutely fabulous designs, it creates itself so easily.
Such is the case of this wonderful card Lauren created.
The design is so elegant but yet it can be use for a number of occasions. … Read More...
HARMONY GUIDE – CROCHET STITCH MOTIFS
The second Harmony Guide from Interweave Press this year is the Crochet Stitch Motifs, 250 Stitches to Crochet. It’s 270 pages, edited by Erika Knight, and retails for $22.95 USD. This is another winner from Interweave Press! If you read … Read More...
A New Life for Scraps
Sample Scrap is a provider of high quality material samples that have served their purpose in the architectural/design sector and are ready for a new life.
Sample Scrap seeks to find new homes for these quality finishes by offering them … Read More...
Lotta Prints: Recap and Book Review
The Lotta Jansdotter Book Opening at Craft Gym was a wonderful turn out. Attendees got to make sample prints from lino cut and carved vegetables. Lotta had a great table-side manner and would encourage people to experiment with their designs. … Read More...
Join the Craft Corps!
Calling all crafters! I’m gearing up to write my next book, Craft Corps (pronounced Craft Core) which will focus on the community perpetuated by craft and the designers & hobbyists who feed it. As part of the content, I’m hoping … Read More...
Gabriel’s Garden Hand Painted Candles
Gabriel’s Garden Lavender specializes in natural bath and body products. They grow their own lavender and use the essential oil for a multitude of products. Shown here are some hand painted taper candles depicting lavender.
They also have aromatherapy soy … Read More...
Emboss the Plastic
Every once in a while you get to stumble upon something just plain cool and right then, all of the sudden, the whole world transforms into a playground full of possibility! So, I happened on some nifty little tags Alexandra … Read More...
Emboss the Plastic
Every once in a while you get to stumble upon something just plain cool and right then, all of the sudden, the whole world transforms into a playground full of possibility! So, I happened on some nifty little tags Alexandra … Read More...
Stacy Polson, Needle Felted Tapestries
What’s new in felting? It appears everything the creative mind can come up with. Stacy has one of those brilliant and innovative minds. She has turned needle felting into glorious works of art. Her tapestries are marvelous and one of … Read More...
Typewriter Jewelry Sale
eco-artware is offering an online clearance of typewriter jewelry, which includes upscale cufflinks and these make-a-statement fashion rings. Limited quantities and letter choices are available, so you best act fast if you intend to take advantage of this clearance.
Looking … Read More...
Don’t Deny Your DIY- Interview: Jen Neitzel of DIY Lounge
DIY Lounge is a super fun, crafty workshop space in Portland, OR. They are located in an adorable arty store, Collage and offer a ton of crafty classes. As a testament to the thriving Craft market in Portland, DIY has … Read More...
THE HARMONY GUIDES FROM INTERWEAVE PRESS-BASIC CROCHET STITCHES
I recently became aware of the newest Harmony Guides for crochet. These are printed by Interweave Press, a name I have come to trust in the crochet world. So far, there are two books:
Basic Crochet Stitches, 250 Stitches To … Read More...
Beau Jardin Double Take
What are the odds that two companies have new lines coming out at Summer CHA with the same name….it’s like walking down the red carpet at a movie premier and standing next to someone wearing the same dress? Yikes! Apparently, … Read More...
Outdoor candle decor
Still looking for outdoor lighting for your pool party or barbecue? These are fun for just hanging out casually with friends and family as well.
Shown here are two metal heart lanterns. They would be perfect for a romantic evening … Read More...
Great idea: bottlecap ornaments
Emily of The Floss Box produces exquisite stump work. In a recent blog post, she shares how she makes small embroidery works into bottlecap ornaments. While these would be lovely hanging anywhere in a home or office, I think they … Read More...
Things that are in Vogue when you only have a yard
So you bought some fabulous fabric but only could afford a yard. Or you have some fantastic goods left over from a project you did eons ago.
Here are some awesome projects from Vogue Patterns that use a yard or … Read More...
Etsy find: LadyShuttleMaker
LadyShuttleMaker on Etsy.com has a tatting shop unlike any I’ve seen before. She offers beautiful completed projects of handmade lace, such as the grapevine necklace shown here. And her hand-dyed threads are to die for. But, most interesting of all, … Read More...
Liberty is free!
Cross-stitching.com is offering a free chart for this friendly Miss Liberty. Designed by Christine-Ann Martin, the site says, “This awesome design is easy to stitch and makes the perfect gift for a friend or relative residing in the Land of … Read More...
Paper Boats & Grocery Bags
Thank goodness for the ladies of Paper Boat Gallery interviewing Cara Taylor on their blog. Without their spotlight I would have never found Cara’s amazing purses made out of crocheted recycled plastic bags. You can even send Cara 50 grocery … Read More...
Rustic Twig Frame
Capture the essence of your summer camping or hiking trips in not the photos you take but the frames in which you display your photos. This easy twig photo frame project can be made with materials you gather on your … Read More...