A must see! Felting artist Hisano Takei’s exquisite work and it is wearable and creates such an elegant statement. Be sure to read the Artist Statement to appreciate what her inspiration is. Hisano has been fascinated with making … Read More...
2008 Trade Show Sneek Peeks
Here are some of the latest scrapbooking products being released at the upcoming CHA Winter 2008 trade show, Just follow the links for details on each product release.
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Valentine’s Crafts
We still have a little time before that special day gets here to whip up a little something for a friend or even for yourself. You can start with Homemade Valentines Day card this is an idea that can be … Read More...
Crystal Beaded Heart Pendant
How beautiful are these crystal hearts?? Anyone you make these for will be so impressed and thrilled!
From our friends at Beadjewelrymaking.com, this beadwork tutorial is very easy to follow. They have clear instructions with visual guides to … Read More...
The Illustrated Doll
I’m particularly taken with Nancy Wiley’s Blue Fairy doll. Visit her website for your daily dose of inspiration!
Martha Stewart.com Felting Tutorials & Cookies
I thought it would be fun to cover one site and see some of their felting ideas. All of the projects have tutorials and some have videos insructions. So lets visit Marth Stewart.com… Read More...
Yo Yo Heart
Just out of curiosity, I did a search for a Heart shaped yo yo and taa daaa there is one and to make it even better , it is free. Penny Sanford has graciously provided this little cutie, along with … Read More...
Decorating Safely With Candles
I love lighting tons of candles and putting a trail of them everywhere. It’s very romantic and it looks beautiful but it’s not always safe. I have kids and a couple cats so can’t really just light traditional candles all … Read More...
Love Bird Mobile
Folk Art South Africa features a number of colorful and inventive recycled crafts, including a line of one-of-a-kind whimsical bird mobiles made from used plastic, ribbon, threads. When perusing other crafts up for sale on the site, be sure to … Read More...
TRANSLATING CROCHET
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There are a gazillion crochet blogs online. Some of them are downright wonderful. The patterns one can find on them is nothing short of amazing! There is so much inspiration.
One problem I have had with blogs in languages … Read More...
Pincushions 2008 Contest
This one is a little bit of a short notice but I figured you would at least enjoy reading about it. Entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2008 so there is still a little time left to join in … Read More...
Interweave Press
Since I joined Craft Gossip as the Felting Editor, one of the perks has been finding phenomenal sites and blog covering crafting and artists. One of these sites is Interweave Press. They offer books and magazines on beading, crochet, fiber … Read More...
Happy Birthday Gift Box
Here is yet another Scrapbook altered project and this time it is for a birthday gift box.
To make this project as shown here you will need the following items
Collage Press Grayson Hall/Market Paisley, Postmark
IAAS Die Cut tag… Read More...
Happy Birthday Gift Box
Here is yet another Scrapbook altered project and this time it is for a birthday gift box.
To make this project as shown here you will need the following items
Collage Press Grayson Hall/Market Paisley, Postmark
IAAS Die Cut tag… Read More...
Celtic Knot Candle Holder
This candle holder is unusual but I like the unique design. I imagine the patterns the candle casts on the wall would be interesting as well
If you’re into Celtic art you might have fun looking around at Dragon Artwork… Read More...
One Ball Chemo Hat
If you are a charity knitter than this One ball chemo hat is perfect for you.
It makes up fast and looks great, which means it is the perfect pattern for mass production.
You have no excuse now so get … Read More...
Egg Carton Valentine
Patricia from The Little Hut once again proves that elegant, modern design can come from garbage. I love this Valentine’s Day ensemble made from egg cartons and vibrant red paint. To top it off, she often frames her recycled art, … Read More...
Glimmer Mist
Tattered Angels are the scrapbooking brains behind this fun product called Glimmer mist
which comes in an array of assorted colors to tempt your creative tastebuds. I have dabbled a little with a bottle of this and I think I … Read More...
NEED A QUICK GIFT?
I love to google ‘crochet’ to see what comes up. It’s pretty much different stuff every day. Google also has some experimental search engines, merely in testing phase, and I participate in one of those just to fine what’s new … Read More...
Create a Sunshine Candle Stone
Since February can sometimes be a dreary month I thought this unique Candle Stone project from Sunshine Glassworks would be fun. First you put a plug in the mold, fill it, decorate with glass and pull the plug.
I love … Read More...