Artist, Designer, Illustrator, Painter, bookmaker, photographer, jewelry maker, and more, Angel D’Amico Loves to craft and create anything she can get her hands on. Always having fun, and loving life, Angel tries to portray this in her designs! AD LOVE… Read More...
Win DMC thread Packs
DMC Threads recently launched a fantastic thread pack inspired by the colour palettes used in Faye Whittaker’s All Our Yesterdays designs. Each pack contains 15 skeins of cotton, plus a design booklet with free charts and an alphabet to stitch. … Read More...
Recycled Card Candles
What a great way to recycle old cards! I receive so many beautiful cards it’s a shame to throw them out. Pick out a a favorite pic and embellish your candle with it! You’ll need:
- Recycled Christmas/Birthday Cards
- Melted Wax
Its November, and there’s a crispness in the air
and with a new month comes a new feature on Jewelrymaking.craftgossip.com. November is the month I’ll be doing interviews with jewelry makers to inspire you to create more. Â
November is also the month of Thanksgiving for us Americans, so … Read More...
Simply Felt: 20 Easy and Elegant Designs in Wool
This book answers some of the questions to the last post. I own this book, Simply Felt: 20 Easy and Elegant Designs in Wool
and have tried several of the projects, the vessels on the cover. The book offers many … Read More...
THATA’S DINAMIC CROCHET AND FELTING AND….
My favorite individual crochet website is that of Thata Pang’s.
http://dinamiccrochet.blogspot.com/
Thata is an Indonesian woman who must NEVER sleep. According to her bio, she is married, has a son, AND a job outside the home. I can’t figure out … Read More...
Pine Cone Fire Starter
The Pinecone Lady has tons of instructions for pinecone crafts but here’s a fun one for Pinecone Fire Starters. She suggests using mulch and/or sawdust, wax, wick and pine cones of course.
Halloween Accessories for the Pooch!
In response to my call for showing us your Halloween flair-the winner is Annie’s Sweatshop – Doggie Candy Corn Collar!!
After 20 yrs of cats only, I got a rescue chihuahua 2 yrs ago. So now I’m always on the … Read More...
Halloween Lantern
Here’s a truly sustainable jack-o-lantern: one that’s made from recycled materials, PLUS one that can be used year after year. You’ll find this silly pumpkin face, which is made from an antique sap bucket and holds a tealight candle, … Read More...
Halloween Reader’s Gallery
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t’s all about you today! Here are the fall/Halloween creations sent in by our readers. Thank you for sharing your work.
Rebecca entered this spiderweb pendant and was chosen by random as our winner!
Submitted by Nanjodogz
Ghost Rider … Read More...
NOT EXACTLY CROCHET, BUT….
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22029/22029-h/22029-h.htm
There’s a lot of things one can make with spool knitting and it’s a bit easier to learn, especially for youngsters, than crochet or knitting. Tension is not such an issue with spool knitting as it is with crochet … Read More...
Call for Entries
Last Call: be featured in the first Readers’ Gallery! Email me a photo of your Halloween or fall inspired polymer clay creation and I’ll include it in our gallery. I’ll accept entries until 12pm (CST) tomorrow. Â
Need a little … Read More...
Junk to Funk Fashion Show
The submission deadline has passed for the second annual Junk to Funk fashion show in Portland, but you can still observe the recycled fashion action by attending the event. It’s set for Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Wonder Ballroom. … Read More...
Daibe Beads
Daibe Beads has very unique figurines that are hand beaded with crystal beads. And they make Swarovski jewelry as well. They get a lot of customers asking for custom orders that let their imagination do the work! This mother and … Read More...
Vogue Knitting on the Go: Felting (Vogue Knitting On The Go)
I was surprised how great this book is. I have made several things from it and they worked up easily and well. The directions are clear, the photos attractive. Overall this book is just a great asset for anyone’s … Read More...
Buzz About Wimble Bee’s
Wimble Bee’s slogan is “For people who love needlecraft” and apart from their fun website design they have some great kits at great prices. It’s quite a one stop shop for needlework including kits, fabric, threads and charms and … Read More...
Shop Etsy FAST for Fiber Arts!
Etsy Fiber Arts Street Team Sale and Trunk Show!
Stock up on handmade fiber arts products such as yarns, knitting, crochet and more! A major sale of dozens of online crafters to celebrate the holidays! The Etsy Fiber Arts Street … Read More...
Knitted Christmas Tree Beanie
Do you love sitting under the christmas tree on christmas morning? Then this Christmas tree beanie pattern is just for you, Capture the moment by sitting under the tree as it sit’s on your head.
Great Project for office friends … Read More...
Crushed Can Art
Artist Charles Kaufman‘s work can be found on the pages of underground comic books and on gallery walls around the world. His colorful cartoonish paintings can also be found on used aluminum soda and beer cans.
“Using acrylic paints … Read More...
Sparkly Halloween Necklace
Brought to us from Jewelrysupply.com, heres a pretty Halloween Crystal necklace. This tutorial gives you a list of products that you can buy at the site. SUPER easy!
Looking for more Halloween Jewelry? Check out these designs on Etsy.