Maya Road has a whole bunch of sneak peeks up on their blog. They started with these kraft and clear camera embellishments. Love them! Click here to see more, and the main blog for all their sneaks. They … Read More...
CHA Winter 2013 Sneak Peek | October Afternoon
The winter 2013 CHA show begins this Saturday in Anaheim California. Today I will be linking you to sheak peeks of the new products that will be revealed this weekend. First up is October Afternoon. Due to illness the company … Read More...
Glass Chainmaille -Kim Edwards
Awhile back I wrote about this glass bead artist, Kim Edwards when she was first profiled on Jewelry Making Daily. They’re talking about her again as well as talking to her since this post is an interview with her. … Read More...
Snow Snow Snow
We’re currently smack in the middle of a blizzard, where I am. I have snow on the brain. Also, everywhere else. I went looking for snowy themed clay projects and found a nifty mixed media one at Sculpey.com (reliable and … Read More...
Personalized Tea Bags – Etcetorize
I treasure my daily cups of tea, but I’ve got to admit it’d be nice if my tea declared its love and belief in me as often as I do it. Thanks to Etcetorize and this tutorial on how to … Read More...
Indie Business – Paper Diamonds Clothing Co.
There are certain things Pacific Northwesterners treasure–good coffee, good music, entrepreneurs, and good, comfortable clothes. Paper Diamonds Clothing Co. falls squarely into two of those categories. The indie company creates quality screen printed tees, beanies, and sweatshirts as well … Read More...
Tutorial: Peplum tee in two variations
Miriam from Mad Mim continues the Stretch Yourself series on sewing knits with a tutorial showing how to add a peplum to a basic t-shirt pattern. She shows two variations – a straight peplum and one sewn on at an … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered gadget pouch with removable shoulder strap
Sew4Home shows how to make a small pouch to carry your eReader or tablet. A removable strap allows you to carry it over your shoulder, or tucked away in a larger bag. It has a zipper across the top to … Read More...
Tutorial: Lavender Harvest Moisturizer
Really, you always just have me with lavender. That’s pretty much all it takes. Shannon at Fresh Picked Beauty says she wanted to start 2013 off with something luxurious, and this is what she came up with. Her advice? Slather … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew studded heart sweatshirt
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she refashioned a basic gray sweatshirt into this 80’s-inspired off-the-shoulder sweatshirt with a shiny studded heart. No sewing is required. All you need is a pair of good scissors and some fusible studs. Get … Read More...
My Last Project of 2012
I’ve been meaning to share this project for a while because it was so fun and the yarn is so lovely that I wanted to talk about it.
Back in early December I went to the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza … Read More...
Technique: Snow Drift Background
Suzanne from Suzz’s Stamping Spot shares a masking technique for making a snowdrift background This look is prefect for winter scenes of animals, snowmen, etc. Make me want to bundle up!
-Heather
Felt Poppy Tutorial
Lucie Stone shared her stunning poppy pictorial tutorial on “Cut Out And Keep”. She has step-by-step pictures for us to follow. So glam up any jacket or shirt or add some floral charm to your hair. This is also an … Read More...
Football Egg Cupcakes and Chicken Wing Cupcakes
Even though I myself have zero interest in football, I except much of the US feels differently. I do, however, have interest in these cool cupcakes for the season. First, make cupcakes in football eggshells (seriously, wow) HERE at Cupcake … Read More...
Check out Kristin Nicholas’ New Fair Isle Hat Class
I don’t know how the online crafty classroom Creativebug escaped my notice for so long, but I was led there by something earlier this week and noticed that they have a brand-new class from Kristin Nicholas all about knitting a … Read More...
Patria Restaurant Cross Stitch
This installation in the Patria restaurant in Montreal is not only massive, it is awesome. It’s a screen with a cross-stitch design. How cool is that. To see more photos including a close-up of the design visit this blog.
Homemade Animal Crackers
Oh who are we kidding, cookies. But calling them “crackers” helps us feel better to give them to kids. Oh, who am I kidding, I have no problem with kids munching on these cuties. Make handmade animal crackers HERE at … Read More...
Glitter Birthday Candles
No matter what number the birthday, we all need a little sparkle on our special day. Find the instructions to turn birthday number candles into sparkly birthday number candles HERE at One Charming Party.
Pinecone Doll Cake Toppers
I’m especially smitten that these vintage-inspired cake toppers are crafted from pine cones. Meant for a wedding cake topper, methinks these could be for any occasion. Find the step-by-steps to craft your own HERE at Limn and Lovely.
DIY Mercury Glass Candle Holders
Craft Habit‘s Meagan made these cool and on-trend faux mercury glass candle holders. If you want to make these awesome holders for your home, visit her tutorial to learn how.