Pieces of Me Pendants offers a wonderfully sweet collection of pendants made from used Scrabble tiles Each pendant is sealed with a high-gloss nontoxic glaze and comes with an organza bag with gift card tag, just waiting to be gifted … Read More...
Sandra Bullock’s Bessence Soy Candles
Sandra Bullock launched her Bessence soy candle line in April. The eco-friendly candles are hand poured and lead free with paper wicks.
The larger candles burn up to 50 hours! Even the packaging is recycled. The candles come in four … Read More...
Gutters
Here in Michigan, if one does not clean one’s gutters, not only will all the water get trapped, you will have interesting things grow in them and wick up under your shingles if you are not careful. Why is my … Read More...
The Winner of the Noni “Pear Pattern” and Yarn Giveaway
Darcy is the winner of this giveaway via a random drawing. Thanks again to “Noni (Nora Bellows)” and “Pat Miller, Proprietress of The Taming of the Ewe” for the yarn and to myself 🙂
Darcy lives in the Antelope Valley … Read More...
Things That Matter
Scrapbooking, if it’s honest, is a small window to our inner most thoughts and a reflection on the things that matter the most to us. Think about the pictures you carry around in your wallet or on your cell phone … Read More...
Things That Matter
Scrapbooking, if it’s honest, is a small window to our inner most thoughts and a reflection on the things that matter the most to us. Think about the pictures you carry around in your wallet or on your cell phone … Read More...
Organize your Sewing Supplies!
West Elm, the swanky modern furniture retailer gets crafty! They have just came out with an adorable craft-inspired storage solution.
These lidded round nesting boxes have craft tools printed on them.The set of 3 boxes feature scissors, ruler and needle … Read More...
Bag Hag
I’m a longtime fan of Namaste products. I have a set of their beautiful glass needles displayed in my office, and have used one of their older Messenger bags to tote around larger projects for years. Their latest line The … Read More...
East Coast Kitsch: Recycled Indie Crafts
New Brunswick designer Jane Murphy loves to come up with new ideas, so when she was cleaning out her closet one day and came across some old wool sweaters that didn’t fit anymore and were too tattered to send to … Read More...
Recycled Art Exhibits
While we may fiddle with crafts at home just for fun, recycled art is increasingly found in fine art galleries, as illustrated in these current and upcoming exhibits:
Red Bull Art of Can
Featuring works of art inspired by or … Read More...
Knitting Poetry – Time
Time by Minnie Gertz
Time — such a precious
Gift is it
To work, to read, and
Yes, to knit.
Time to listen to the
Birds sing;
To watch flowers
Appear in spring.
Time to dream of
Good future days… Read More...
Beaded Candle Holders
Making beaded candle holders is a great way to combine two hobbies. We have beads all over the house and this would be a perfect way to use them.
Grab a couple old pickle or jam jars and start wrapping … Read More...
Scrub Patterns For Doctors and Nurses
I was at a party the other day and met this guy who was so super fun! He also looks exactly like the new lead singer of Journey but that’s another story.
Anyway, he was telling me that 7 out … Read More...
Checking It Twice
Santa did it…you know, made a list, checked it twice. Did you ever wonder why he did that? I suppose, it was to make sure he did not give some undeserving kid the wrong gift…..that’s the story the professional elf … Read More...
Week 3: Free pattern from Pimp Stitch
Pimp Stitch’s prelaunch extravaganza continues this week with their third free embroidery pattern, this time by designer Lauren Brandy of Goody-Goody. There will be one more free prelaunch pattern next week. And the new site opens next Tuesday. … Read More...
Recycled Art Fridge
Do you have an old fridge sitting in the garage waiting to be recycled? Here’s your chance to transform it into a work of art. The ENERGY STAR Recycle My Old Fridge campaign is seeking entries for an upcoming art … Read More...
Billy Goat Soap — Baaaaa
Billie goat soap (with an ie not a y) was recently featured on an Australian News Program as an effective soap for sensitive skin, eczema or psoriasis. I got the impression from the show that it was the only soap … Read More...
Bangles, Cuffs & Dangles
The bigger the bracelet the better this season. With polymer clay you can add volume without weight. Here is a collection of some bracelets from flickr to get your creative gears turning.
Polymer clay can stand on it’s own as … Read More...
“Her”story vs. “His”story
According to our currently accepted definition of “scrapbooking”, it tends to be a sport dominated, much to the chagrin of manufacturers and folks who earn their living in the crafting industry, by Women. A “girlie” feel good sport all about … Read More...
“Her”story vs. “His”story
According to our currently accepted definition of “scrapbooking”, it tends to be a sport dominated, much to the chagrin of manufacturers and folks who earn their living in the crafting industry, by Women. A “girlie” feel good sport all about … Read More...