This is the updated and revised 2012 edition of Donna Kooler’s classic reference book that is in the hands of many crocheters. I just ran across this at my public library and decided to share my review of it with … Read More...
8 Edible Dinosaurs
I have two daughters. My brother has two daughters. My sister has two daughters. I have two step-nieces. My step sister has a daughter. I’ve no little one obsessed with dinosaurs. I consider my own daughter’s obsession with trains, and … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Bow Tie Medallion Quilt
Karen of Quilts…etc. is celebrating finishing 140+ hours of hand stitching this Bow Tie Medallion quilt. Whoa, that’s a lot of time invested, but oh so worth it. You can see here she just released it from the quilt frame … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Make Stenciled Notecards
I love these colorful notecards made using graphic stencils and paints. Use this technique on cards, or for creating scrapbook backgrounds. Click here to go to the tutorial on Jaderbomb.
Father’s Day Gift Guide from Epicurious
Still need some more gift ideas for Foodie Dad? Check out this great roundup for Father’s Day HERE at Epicurious.
Tutorial | DIY Paper Flower Pencils
These gorgeous paper flower pencils are simple to make and would make lovely gifts for a friend or special teacher. Or just keep one to brighten up your work space! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Etsy Shop of the Week – Armenia on Silk
Back from my one week digression, this week’s featured Etsy Shop is ArmeniaOnSilk. ArmeniaOnSilk features only hand painted silk items made by Armenian artist Anna Soghomonyan. According to her about page, Anna draws inspiration from her surroundings, from books … Read More...
DIY Teardrop Earrings
Check out this pair of DIY Teardrop Earrings made from hardware supplies and neon thread! How cool!
Tutorial: Making Ombre Necklaces
One of those trends the last year or two has been ombre everything so it’s not surprising people are making clay ombre pieces. This tutorial is for simple ombre beads (and other simple, colourful clay beads) and a necklace made … Read More...
DIY Wire Pearl Ring
Divya shares with us a creative upcycled jewelry tutorial. “A tutorial to recycle an old bangle to make a ring or by using patterned wire.” Check out this DIY Wire Pearl Ring Tutorial.
Flowers Everywhere! Giveaway Winner Announced!
Here’s the book 50 Sunflowers to Knit and Crochet
. that my readers were trying to win. You gave me a LOT of work to do! This one was very difficult for me. I should just stick to the random … Read More...
DIY Polymer Clay Stones Necklace
This necklace reminds me of Spring’s colors. Blue skies, pink flowers, and lush green grass. The stone pendants are made from polymer clay. Take a look at the tutorial and learn how this Polymer Clay Stones Necklace was made. You … Read More...
DIY Rose and Lace Necklace
Check out this tutorial and learn how this polymer clay Rose and Lace Necklace was made. Isn’t it beautiful!
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tribal neck summer t-shirt
DIY Das mach ich selber shows how she DIY’d the look of a summer top from H & M that follows the tribal trend that is poular right now. There’s no sewing required, just some small cuts to the neckline … Read More...
Tutorial: Bucket tool tote
Sew4Home shows how to make a bucket tote to hold tools. It’s made from a heavy duty fabric, with large grommets and rope for the handles. They suggest it as a Father’s Day gift, but I know a few women … Read More...
Guide to Decorating Sweets, with a Cheat Sheet
So the sweets side of edible crafting can be pretty darn confusing. You have your cookies, cupcakes, cakes, marshmallows, cake pops, fondant, royal icing, frosting, candy clay, candy melts, edible pens, sprinkles, and oh my. What goes with what? Can … Read More...
Wool Felt Duster tutorial
Stephanie & MAV host “3191 Miles Apart” and each week they take photographs on Sundays to be paired together on their blog; MAV is always on the left, Stephanie on the right. They titled this new project, appropriately, A Year … Read More...
Sunbathing S’mores
Yes, this is a sunbathing chocolate bar on a graham cracker and marshmallow chair lounging on the beach, but see the story of how he and his pals got there (and got a wee bit too much sun) HERE at … Read More...
Foodiggity’s Gift Guide for Dad
Know a dad who is kinda cool and also into food (wait, I didn’t mean those two were ordinarily mutually exclusive). Foodiggity’s gift guide for Father’s Day is up. Check it out HERE.
Washington Glass School Makes Glass Doors for the Library of Congress
They’ve gotten a write up in the American Craft Council’s magazine American Craft about the stunning glass doors the guys at Washington Glass School made for the Library of Congress. Molds were made from the original doors and glass was … Read More...
