If you’re in the market for a different kind of craft market, the degenerate craft fair might be the place for you. Started and run by artists, the focus here is on erasing lines between art and craft, allowing for … Read More...
Tutorial: Candle Holder
This tutorial says it’s geared towards Mother’s day but I think it would be a great Christmas touch if you glitz-ed up the leaves or used a poinsettia colour scheme. Festive holiday candles would add to the scene.
Paper Botanical Jewelry
Take a look at Susan Lomuto’s post at Daily Art Muse about Begoña Rentero’s lovely botanical jewelry. Begoña first makes paper from cotton and silk and then forms botanically inspired jewelry that derives some of its realism from the natural … Read More...
New Stuff from Bronwen Heilman
Just got Bronwen Heilman’s newest newsletter. It’s always so inspiring to see what she’s working on. Well this time it’s some great jewelry utilizing recycled bike inner tubes. OMG! So cool!! I want a bracelet. Between the colors and the … Read More...
The perfect touch
You know I love the teeny-tiny needlework pendants by Corinne of So September. So of course I think this is the most perfect piece of holiday-themed jewelry ever! Imagine Corinne’s bitty mistletoe in its silver frame against a black velvet … Read More...
Take a class at the Textile Arts Center
If you live in or near Brooklyn, New York, you could attend live classes at the Textile Arts Center! The spring catalog is already live! Go to the TAC blog post for the link to the class list and registration … Read More...
Stitch your own washi designs
How can stitchers get in on the wild washi-tape craze? Stitch images of washi tape! Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to create our own washi designs in embroidery. The possibilities are endless! See Mollie’s tutorial.
Product review: EZ Tack-It
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint reviews a product for stitchers who use stretcher bars: the EZ Tack-It tool. See what she has to say about it.
Sign up to learn from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle has opened registration for her first couple of online classes for next year: Encrusted Crazy Quilting (starting February 13) and Sumptuous Surface Embroidery (starting March 7). Sharon is known for presenting interesting, thorough instruction in a … Read More...
Cheery Candle Stick Holders
Eve of Reduction guest blogged at Mod Podge Rocks recently, sharing an awesome idea for converting an old crib and some scrap wood into lovely candle holders. See how it was done.
Tutorial: Stenciled robot applique shirt
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how she created a stenciled robot applique on a t-shirt for her son. The robot is stenciled on to a patch that she stitched down to the shirt. She accented the stencil with … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket Advent calendar wall hanging
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make an Advent calendar wall hanging. It’s covered in pockets to hold a small gift or candy for each day in Advent. She used a bright palette of purples and yellows and oranges … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy rugby hoodie
Vanessa from Designs By Sessa guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how she made this little boy rugby hoodie, inspired by a similar shirt from Gap. The base of the … Read More...
A whole bunch of recycled cork projects and a giveaway!
Over at the Brass Paper Clip there is a whole bunch of great recycled cork crafts, a great giveaway and if that weren’t enough there is a bit about how corks are made! Need wine corks
? check these … Read More...
Square Paper Lanterns
In an effort to make a paper candle luminary that was a little different than the norm, Easy Paper Crafts decided to make some square paper candle holders. Check out how it’s done.
Merry Xmas Cross Stitch Chart
Miss T has created a free ornament pattern for us to stitch and enjoy. Grab it now from her blog and stitch it up in the color(s) of your choice. Check it out.
Melted Marshmallow Cookies
I’m in love with this idea. The results are so pretty, but the how-tos utterly simple. Make melted marshmallow cookies for store-bought goodies HERE at Ginger Fig.
The Jewish Manhattan
I always seem to push the cocktails during the holiday season, for any family gathering. Why is that? Family, holidays and cocktails just go together. Make a “Jewish Manhattan” for Hanukkah, and read the story of said cocktail, HERE at … Read More...
Free Pattern: Liberty Wool Socks
This time of year just begs for knitting socks, whether you’re making them to warm your own toes or those of someone you love as a holiday gift.
It’s even better when the weather is cold and gloomy if you … Read More...
How to make a recycled wire hanger ornament
These yarn wrapped monogram ornaments are just darling. What a great use of scrap yarn. See how to make yarn wrapped wire letter ornaments over at the blog Home Heart Craft.
