I’m going on a bead run for a few days – tips, tutorials, beadmakers – so here’s a quick look at some of the polymer clay bead goodies from Etsy:
 Five Chocolate Charms by DreamyFlo |
 Hedgehog Bead Pair by ARETObeadsjewellery |
Project: Large Die Cut Card with Watercolor Background
Large open work die cuts make for a really lovely card, you can lay them over pattern papers, stamped backgrounds or like this card from Jenny Griffiths you can paint a gradated watercolor background, she’ll show you how over on … Read More...
Craft Life Easy DIY Felt Rose Tutorial
Jacy from Craft Life shows you how to make these darling roses on YouTube via a video. She is such a cutie and tells you all the supplies you will need and has a complete visual tutorial to follow. She … Read More...
Soup Singles – Gifts in a Jar
Here is a cute idea that you can make as gifts for friends and neighbors or use an emergency item during disasters. Or just as a last minute meal when you are running late and don’t have plans for dinner. … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: 4 step leather tote
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for her Four Step Leather Tote. You can a make one in just four easy steps. The upholstery weight leather (or faux leather) has enough body that there’s no need to line. … Read More...
QuiltCon’s biennial conference has special exhibit
This quilt is one of twenty on display at QuiltCon as part of Bill Volckening’s “Modern Materials, Quilts of the 1970s” special exhibit. Though nothing replaces actually seeing these in person, Bill shares on his blog, Wonkyworld, some quick snapshots … Read More...
Crochet Car – Cheaper Auto Insurance?
We do not have the pattern for this Crochet car so please do not send me 100’s of e-mails asking for the pattern. Also to the few who will e-mail me and ask me to crochet a real working car … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy fabric flower sash
Sew4Home shows how to make this gorgeous fabric flower sash. They show it with a wedding gown, but I think you could wear it on any dressy dress. How about for a flower girl dress? Or a special Easter dress? … Read More...
36 Unique Products for Cat Lovers
If you have a cat then you know exactly what I mean when I say that cats have a mind of their own. They do what they want, when they want, and try to get what they want as much … Read More...
Film Reel Ice Cream Sandwiches
I’ve never got into watching the awards show, but these would definitely be served if I did. I will have to save them for a sleep over or maybe a movie night during the summer. I’ve always wanted to show … Read More...
How To Wash Your Bra Properly
Before you run off and read this article on HOW to wash you bra I want you to answer this question below.
How often do you wash your bra’s? You do wash them right?
I think it comes down to … Read More...
Freebie: Spring Flowers Digital Stamp
Get ready for spring and Easter with a beautiful spring flower and butterfly digital stamp, available to download for free from Anne’s Cards 4 U.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Tutorial: Adjustable strap bow tie
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shares a tutorial showing how to make and adjustable strap bow tie. The bow tie and the neck strap is easily made from a wide ribbon. You could also make one from fabric. She shows … Read More...
How to Make Your Own Scratch Art Paper
Have you ever made your own scratch art? I remembering doing it years ago using color crayons. I never knew you could make scratch art using paint! Talk about a time saver, a crayon saver (one black crayon only goes … Read More...
Tutorial: Rice-filled foot warmer
There’s just no getting my feet warm in the winter. I wear socks or slippers all the time. Sitting on the couch under a quilt, I find myself trying to tuck the quilt under my feet so absolutely no cold … Read More...
5 Steps to a Successful Wholesale Business
This is a good resource for those with an Indie Business who might want to consider selling their art wholesale. Carmen posted this on The Artcademy blog.
Carmen says: “Recently I took the step of selling some of my items … Read More...
DIY Faceted Rings
Take advantage of the trendy metallic thing and – at least as clay goes – the faceting everything trend. This tutorial from Poppytalk lets you crank out a few faceted rings, make them shiny, and try out the faceting thing. … Read More...
Event: Craftcation: Business and Maker Conference March 26-29, 2015
I have been attending Craftcation for years and I can personally attest to how amazing it is! You spend the days surrounded by like-minded creatives learning all sorts of new things to help you be more creative and business savvy.… Read More...
Tutorial: Heart mug rug that folds into an envelope
Ella and Nesta’s Little Room shows how you can make this heart-shaped mug rug. It folds up to create a little fabric envelope. You could easily tuck a couple of tea bags into it as you’re folding it up. The … Read More...
Have Fun with this Modular Knit Shawlette Pattern
My favorite kinds of knitting patterns are those that use unexpected designs and techniques but that are still not that difficult to pull off.
The Revel Modular Shawlette from Plymouth Yarns (via Noble Knits) is a great example of that … Read More...