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I’m so smitten with Elizabeth Bonura’s latest flower creations! What I love about them is that they are like 3-dimensional paintings.
This is the description of how she created this incredible little piece of art work, “Inspired by nature, I … Read More...
Heres another beading/jewelry blog to add to your blog links! The Beaded Jewelry Gazette less than a month old, but off to a roaring start. Please check them it out and let her know what you like or would like … Read More...
Paperbound, 8½ x 10 1/4, 120 pages
150 photographs
ISBN 978-1-59668-048-7
Retail: $21.95
Release Date February 2008
Simply Modern Jewelry shows that even a beginner can create beautiful boutique quality jewelry. Geared toward the novice beader, Editor … Read More...
My latest copy of Crochet World magazine
arrived recently. I sat down with it late one evening to check out the latest in crochet designs. I like this magazine – not a lot of glitz, but always some good patterns … Read More...
Petroleum-based Easter grass is not only eco-unfriendly, but it’s also an absolute mess. Associated Content author lvngwell provides plenty of alternatives to the fake stuff, including many recycled ideas, such as lining the bottom of an Easter basket with leftover … Read More...
You can find these colored Easter egg candles at Discount Candles. They also have plain white and some with a yellow yolk. I would love receiving something like this instead of candy but not so sure the kids would … Read More...
If you value well written crochet patterns as much as I do, get yourself over to Ken Jones’ Lulu Storefront and buy yourself one of his patterns! I’m a slow crocheter and tend to think of patterns as ‘suggestions’ more … Read More...
Keep an eye on Madi Barrena a knitting/felting designs because she has some very impressive work on her web site Knitting by Madi. In 1998, she moved from Geneva, Switzerland to California. Madi would like … Read More...
If you’re one of the lucky ones who actually has CD jewel cases to spare, you might seek some creative advice from Friend of Craftster foldingj, who created this modern-looking bird abode from colored cases and a hot glue … Read More...
An Alternative to Chocolate?
Bunnyninja over at etsy.comhas these Hippity Hop Ipod Storage cases for sale which would make a great easter gift.
If your into bunny’s then check out a few of her other creations.
Looking for more Easter … Read More...
I don’t know why I never thought of combining cross-stitching with candles before because I love both.
At Twisted Oak Designs they have all kinds of patterns and examples of finished projects.
This pattern is called Under the Sea and … Read More...
Button bouquets are perfect for those without a green thumb. Simply made with wire and a handful of buttons, these stems will never go out of style — and will never need watering! The Ripe Radish offers a number of … Read More...
Hi Everybody:
Inviting your friends over for drinks is a snap. You can create a fun invitation that will set the mood, by using your [tag]stamps[/tag] and glitter and your stash. Jennifer created this fun card.
I luv the way … Read More...
Yvonne Hernandez transforms ordinary soda cans into playful pins, magnets, key chains and framed artwork. After cutting the piece to the desired shape, Yvonne adheres the shape to sticky foam to hide the cut edges. In addition to aluminum cans, … Read More...
I received a link submission from Christine Davis, owner of Rachel Rene Bath & Body.
Christine says it best by telling me “ALL of my products are handmade from scratch by me. I make everything in small batches to ensure … Read More...
Reader Patsy alerted me of this unique necklace featuring a portion of a credit card and an antique typewriter key. This would be perfect for the shopper — or for the former shopper who’s been forced to cut up her … Read More...
Thanks to Craftbits.com you have the chance to win free craft prizes.
For your chance to win a set of three digital scrapbooking kits
All you have to do is register as a member (free) and enter the competition to … Read More...
Hey, since I have my new camera I thought I would share my finds. I intended to go to a used book sale but must have had my days mixed up because it was locked up.
I hiked on towards … Read More...
WOW! I ran across this ‘camp’ last week when I attended the 2008 Missouri Fiber Retreat. Crocheters are in the minority at the Fiber Retreat, but there are lots of interesting arts and crafts represented, including knitting, weaving, spinning, fingerweaving, … Read More...
If you are on one of those health kicks where no one supports you and you find yourself
carrying around your own protein shakes and herbal tea’s then this tea tote is perfect for you.
Pop your tea tote into … Read More...
