Independent craft blog since 2007
The world of cross-stitching and DMC have teamed up for this great competition.
Twenty-five lucky readers will win: one Ed with Dandelion kit; one thread pack; one pack of each Impressions Bleu, Rose and Arabesque fabrics; one vintage needlecase pendant; … Read More...
A Scrapbook.com member Catherine77,showed off her altered Adhesive Gun and uploaded it to the Scrapbook.com Gallery to share. Check out her amazing altered creation
If you have an altered creation I would love to see it!! you can send your … Read More...
I decided to browse through the ETSY shops and picked out a few awesome gift ideas. We all have those family and friends that are difficult to buy for and love the unique. Here are the … Read More...
London based artist Mandy runs her charming Etsy Shop called Belle and Boo. Here you can find her wonderful illustrations put to canvas, paper and fabric! Her images are sweet, kind and remind me of stories from childhood. Mandy … Read More...
These cute little penguins will take over the tree if you don’t keep on eye on them.Â
I could see these as gifts for teachers, you and the munchkins could whip a little flock in an afternoon.
Enjoy your … Read More...
I love this candle project idea! It’s made from an old outside light fixture and a couple bottle lids. I see those things kicking around at garage sales all the time but it never occurred to me to try something … Read More...
Seeing plum puddings in the store is a great indication that christmas dinner is on it’s way.
But if you are looking for a guilt free indulgance then this knitted plum pudding is just for you.
Get the free knitting … Read More...
Now that winter is coming on our side of the globe. I get reminded of warm things: Wool Socks, Down Blankets and Felt! Vermont Fairies on Etsy is run by Emily. She lives on a small farm nestled in the … Read More...
Do you see what I see? A star ornament by Louise Fischer Cozzi (PDF) that calls for translucent clay, gold leaf paint and some holiday inspired text. The example uses the words from “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” You … Read More...
I love peppermint candies and we see them more and more with the holiday season. Something about the red and white stripes makes me smile and the scent of peppermint is always fresh and clean! So today some indiemade peppermint … Read More...
Another snowflake ornament - this one uses rubber stamps, beads and other embellishments. They have 5 different alternatives using the same basic design to offer a wide variety of ideas.
[tags]polymer clay, ornaments, holiday decorations, crafts, projects, diy[/tags]
Snow Days
Designed by Lesley Teare
This adorable winter puppy makes the perfect Christmas card for dog lovers!
Get your free chart
from the “Chart shop”
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out … Read More...
These lovely candles will hold a charge for up to 200 hours! They’re made with real wax without the mess and the LEDs are safer than candle flames. They would be perfect for decorating an entry way or a table … Read More...
Create a dazzling array of polymer clay snowflakes using Ultra Light polymer clay. This project comes from Leigh Ross via Polymer Clay Central.
[tags]polymer clay, holiday ornaments, christmas decorating, snowflake projects, diy, crafts[/tags]
Here are some free hat patterns I’ve found around the net. Hope you’ll like them!
http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/hat-blippity-party.html
http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/deco-popcorn-bag-hat-croc.html
http://www.fuzzygalore.biz/patterns/london.shtml
Here’s one pattern you can wear three ways:
http://www.yarncat.com/3_Way_Cap.html
You just might need one of these soon:
http://bythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/101.html
How cute is this??… Read More...
The Etsy Trashion street team is hosting Save the World Sunday, a major sale event and celebration of all things recycled and handmade. The first Sunday was yesterday, Nov. 25, but you still have next Sunday, Dec. 2, to enjoy … Read More...
Join me for a week of free holiday polymer clay ornament projects featured on the web. Here are two to start with that repurpose holiday decorations you may already have stashed away:
At One Stop Candle they have a variety of animal candle molds. This wolf is my favorite but they also have a bee and beehive, frog, bear, moose and more.
Check out their free stuff too with instructions on candle … Read More...
Jenni tells it all, so I don’t have to put much efforts into this article. I can say that these cute “Outsiders” and something to see, so take a look at her blog, ETSY shop and … Read More...
Feeling creative this holiday season but ‘stuck’ for ideas for gift giving???? Fear not, the friendly Elves at Kalmbach Publishing are here to help!
For a limited time, the entire library of online projects from BeadStyle, Bead&Button, and Art Jewelry… Read More...
