Diane (Lace-Lovin’ Librarian) shares her pattern for this pretty triangular “doodad” with a snowflake at the center. Wouldn’t it be pretty on your tree! Go to her post for the instructions.
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Repurposed Salt Shaker Menorah
Now this is creative. Using some old salt shakers, Cindi at The Brass Paperclip Project DIY’d herself a lovely menorah. Check it out.
How to make a recycled salt shaker menorah
With the first night of Hanukkah tomorrow night you may find yourself in need of a menorah. Why not make one out of pretty recycled salt shakers. See how to make a recycled salt shaker menorah over at the Brass … Read More...
Handmade Ornament Inspirations
As I’ve been working on my entry for Michaels Dream Tree Challenge, I realized many of my most cherished ornaments are ones that have been handmade and given to me as gifts or personalized ornaments that I’ve made myself. Here’s … Read More...
Barrette or ???
Bethany over at Craftfoxes offers this as a free pattern for a pretty jeweled barrette. I like it for that, but I’m thinking it would make a really cool Christmas ornament. I’d love to see several of them dangling from … Read More...
Fresh Glass from Double Helix – Oaxlis
Double Helix Glassworks has a new glass. Looks like a really good time. It’s called Oaxlis and it is kind of in the Helios/Notos family of Super Lusters. It’s got a green base and reduces to a lovely shiny, finish. … Read More...
Book Giveaways End this Week!
Don’t miss your chance to enter for a copy of Simply Stylish Crystal Jewelry! The giveaway ends tomorrow July 3 – hurry to the original post and comment for your chance to win!
If metal is more your … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Happy Day [sweet life]
Crafting with Epsom Salts
You may have already noticed that using epsom salt as a craft medium is becoming more and more popular. It’s an inexpensive material that’s readily available at discount department stores and dollar stores. Epsom salt goes a long way and … Read More...
How to make a recycled cd mosaic frame
When you’re cleaning out and ready to discard those old cds why not turn them into mosaic pieces and make a pretty frame. Check out the awesome tutorial that Crystal sent in featured on her blog Make It Easy Crafts … Read More...
Gem Of An Idea
Ok, this is just an idea – no pattern or anything. It’s not even really a button (I don’t think). But, I can see using this idea on those large and usually not very attractive faceted glass or … Read More...
Giveaway: Beading book
I’m in love with beading rivoli’s now! And, I’ve decided to change my idea for the Beaded Journal Project this year to a beaded rivoli project each month.
She learned this beautiful technique from a book, … Read More...
{Wedding Inspiration} Edible Flowers
Edible flowers are a beautiful way to add color and charm to your wedding cake, favors, beverages, and more! For more inspiration visit Sparkle & Swish.
When it comes to creating a wedding cake that’s not only visually stunning … Read More...
How to make a recycled leprechaun hat for St. Patrick’s Day
If you are a fan of the mini hat like I am I bet you will love this fun glittertastic mini leprechaun hat that Crystal made for St. Patrick’s Day. Check out her fabulous tutorial she posted on her blog … Read More...
Inspiration: Diane Rose quilts, though blind
Diane Rose, talks to Texas Country Reporter about her hobby and business – making quilts. What makes her sewing an anomaly is she’s blind. Sort of makes me think I should have no excuses for all the UFOs in … Read More...
Free projects from Lark Jewelry & Beading
If you missed any of these recent free projects from Lark Jewelry & Beading, here’s a round-up of links. While you are at Lark Jewelry & Beading, be sure to read about the fabulous books these projects came from and … Read More...
ABC Book of Me Scrapbook Challenge
Is one of your goals this year to scrapbook more about yourself? If so this ABC challenge from This is The Crafty One might be just the thing. She is combining the idea of an ABC book with challenges from … Read More...
Inspiration: Ruth Rae
Ruth Rae is participating in Tag Tuesday this year. She says, ” I thought that it would be good to help me open up and make something just because.” The first week’s challenge theme was snow, and Ruth responded with … Read More...
DIY wooden picture – YouTube
Use mode-podge and gel medium to transfer a picture from paper to wood!
Oh! I can’t seem tot embed the video but here is a <a href="”>link. This is from crystalshea’s youtube channel.
Here’s a video giving a … Read More...
The Quickest Project Ever??
This just might be the quickest crochet project ever – or at least the quickest, cutest one!
Bezencilla has created these pretty barrettes that could be used for a variety of purposes. Of course, they can be used in … Read More...