A recent post from the Beading Gem made me think to share this tagua nut carving created by John Hooder. If you aren’t familiar with tagua nuts, also known as ivory nuts, you might be missing out on a popular … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a pocket to cover an embroidered logo on a shirt
Shirts with embroidered company logos are good for wearing to work (when the logo is for the company where you work), but who wants to wear them around on the weekend? Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shares a quick fix … Read More...
How much fabric to purchase?
Here’s the scene. You’re standing at the cutting table in the fabric store with a bolt of a gorgeous fabric in your hands. The attendant asks, “How much do you want?” Uhhhh….. Does your brain leave you at that very … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid tail wrap skirt for little girls
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make a dress-up mermaid tail for little girls. It’s made as a wrap skirt, which gives some flexibility in fit as your child grows. It’s shiny and sparkly just like a “real” mermaid … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s polo style shirt
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a polo style shirt for her little boy. She uses her Maxwell pattern as a starting point, but converts the button up shirt style into … Read More...
Design Theory
This piece called Creamsicle Necklace from Design Theory is lovely for its darkening muted pink and coral hues. The repetition of simple forms makes color the focus of the design. In addition to polymer clay jewelry, Design Theory also … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless summer shirts for little girls
Harmony from Sew In Harmony guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make sweet sleeveless summer shirts for little girls. The contrast around the shoulder ruffles and chest bands is a nice detail. Get … Read More...
Etsy Find: Whysper Fairy molds
Take a look at these detailed and lovely push molds from Whysper Fairy. Suitable for polymer clay, metal clay creations or even fondant!
Tutorial: Make a tote bag from a vintage pillowcase
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she made a cute new tote bag for herself out of a vintage pillowcase. She found the pillowcase at a thrift store for just 25 cents. How awesome is that! Get the how-to… Read More...
Annie’s Jewelry
These pieces from Annie’s Jewelry are but a few of her polymer clay jewelry creations. Ann says making jewelry is her one “girly thing to do in a house of boys and motorcycles.” The pieces above show Ann’s use of … Read More...
Instagram Sachets and Beanbags
I’m loving this absolutely adorable project that uses Instagram photos to make fun beanbags! What a great way to turn all those fun memories into something playful. These would make such a great gift. You can get the tutorial over … Read More...
Wire Jewelry – Lunarieen
Last night, while cruising my favorite art sites, I spotted this incredible wire wrapped jewelry by Polish Indie Crafter Lunarieen. Each piece looks like something straight out of a fantasy world, with silver coils containing beautiful cut stones. Adding … Read More...
Felt Penguin ornament tutorial
Erin, aka “eef” hosts “EEF Etcetera” Erin is a freelance artist and graphic designer that loves web design, drawing silly comics, taking photos, and doing crafty things. After college she worked a few horrible jobs; but in May of 2011 … Read More...
Wire Mesh Portraits – Seung Mo Park
More art/craft spotted on enpundit. The last thing I built from wire mesh was a craft display, so when I read that this amazing portrait was created out of wire mesh, I didn’t believe it. This video was enough to … Read More...
Polymer Clay Jewelry of Susan Samitz
The polymer clay jewelry of Susan Samitz is fun, vibrant and bold as seen in these examples of her work. Susan’s designs are often said to look painted. Instead she builds intricate designs inside canes and then carefully slices them … Read More...
Photo Sculptures – Susy Oliveira
3D modeling is not an easy field in which to create art. The seamless beautiful look of animated characters in video games and movies are completely built out of polygons (or nurbs), an unnatural sort of construction that feels alien … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork tote for Yulia
Alicia of Alicia’s Hiding Place made this quirky patchwork tote as a gift for her sister, Yulia. Of the process of making it she explains,
… Read More...I loved doing it, it was that kind of labor that makes you company in
Freebie: Sea Otter Images
I LOVE sea otters, they are so darn cute and clever! Find several free sea otter images to download for free on over the Dover Publishing site.
-Heather
{DIY Wedding Favors} Seed Bombs
Seed bombs are little balls filled with all the ingredients needed to plant flowers with a simple toss! Intimate Weddings shares how to make your own seed bombs in pretty packages that are perfect for eco-friendly wedding favors.
Looking for more DIY … Read More...
Find: Rustic Candle Holder, Perfect for Dad’s Big Day
This rustic curio stand candle holder from Gray Works Design on Etsy is made with great care. According to the item listing: “Like much of the material we use for our products, the wood used for this piece is from … Read More...