It’s time to talk about Crafters Block, folks. Yes, Writers Block’s evil, craft-inspiration-stealing cousin. While we tend to hear more about the opposite (also known as “Too Many Crafts, Not Enough Time”), Crafters Block exists and as artists and crafters … Read More...
Hang Your Glass Available Through HIS Glassworks
This best way to hand glass is with Hang Your Glass. The adhesive is so strong…the hardware is streamline. It’s a wonderful product for a very professional way to display glass. They make a number of different styles such … Read More...
DIY: Vegan Mascara & Cake Mascara
There are so many cool things about this tutorial not sure where to start. LOVED the history of mascara — the fact that cake was the only thing available until the late ’50s was new to me. And how great … Read More...
DIY: “Lush” Style Buffy Bars
Since we all can appreciate a little “hack” now and again, the folks at Easy Home Made went to the Lush website to find the ingredients for the Buffy Bars, … Read More...
DIY Fringe Necklace and Earrings
Erin from “Thanks I Made It,” shares a tutorial with “M & J Blog” on how to make a trendy necklace and earring set using faux-leather fringe, and chain. This would be a great weekend project … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix-it Fox rice-filled cold pack
Rachel from Architecture of a Mom shows how to make a Fix-It Fox. He’s a boo-boo creature with a rice-filled tummy. Keep him in the freezer as a coldpack for childhood’s inevitable bumps and bruises. Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty placket
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how she makes a button placket for a shirt. Though it has a practical purpose (allows a small neckline to go over her daughter’s head), it’s also a pretty detail. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tips: Take Better Photos of Your Projects
Do you like taking photos of your cards and paper crafting projects to post online? Or are you maybe thinking of opening an Etsy shop and need advice on taking better product pictures? Visit Splitcoast Stampers and Joanne Basile will … Read More...
Share Your Crafting Stories and Be Featured on Lion Brand’s Blog
Lion Brand Yarn debuted a new feature on its blog today: Crafter Stories. They’re user-produced tales about the good things we’ve seen and done thanks to yarn crafting in public.
The first story is about relying on the kindness of … Read More...
Quilled(-ish) Heart Candle Holder
Dream Home Decorating accented basic tea lights with simple paper hearts, creating a quilled look. I bet, if done in green, this idea would translate fantastically to St. Patrick’s Day! Grab the tutorial.
Couture Birdcage Veil Tutorial
Learn how to make your own glamorous birdcage veil with an easy tutorial from Polka Dot Bride! Just a few simple materials are required, but the end result is so pretty!
Two spots left ‘People and Portraits’
Mandy Pattullo of Thread and Thrift wants you to know she has two spots left in her People and Portraits class on Sunday March 10th. You are so lucky if you live close enough to attend. Shown, is an example … Read More...
How to Make a Potluck Dish Cozy (from a felted sweater)
Diane Gilleland produces CraftyPod.com has her “Potluck Dish Cozy” featured on “MakeZine”! This is a clever repurposed idea inspired by her Mom. When her mom had to bring a hot dish to a potluck, she usually wraps it in old … Read More...
A Collection of Movie-Themed Food for an Oscar Party
Are you excited for the Oscars? I suppose I would be if I’ve actually been to the movies in the past few years. Wow, I’m really behind. … Read More...
Geometric Cross Stitch Pattern
If you are looking for a simple and easy cross-stitch project, then Craft Novice Blog has the project for you. It is a geometric chart that will be a breeze to stitch up. Check it out and get to stitching … Read More...
How to make an easy reacycled bracelet storage display
So you have a pretty stash of bracelets and you would like to keep them organized and display them. Check out how to make a bracelet display organizer over at the blog Once Upon Her Dream.
Candy Leprechaun Hats
Figures those tricky leprechauns would hide candy in their hats. They’re always doing stuff like that. Make these clever candy leprechaun hats, with green M and Ms hiding inside, HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Lion and Monkey Decorated Cookies
Cah-ute, cah-ute, cah-ute are these lion and monkey cookies for a jungle-themed baby shower or birthday party. Or cah-ute animal-themed baby shower or birthday party. Or to eat. Or whatever. They are cute is what I’m trying to say. Find … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle tote bag
Pascale from //Between the Lines//shows how to make a triangle tote bag. It’s made from a long rectangle of fabric that’s folded to create the triangle sides of the bag. It takes just a couple of handstitched seams. Go to … Read More...
