Crafty Mamas shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a basic spaghetti strap top. The fitted, sleeveless top is great for layering. Get the how-to.
[photo from Crafty Mamas]
Tutorial: Organizer wallet
LBG Studioshares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a handy organizer wallet. The small wallet has a pocket to hold a small notebook, a pocket that can hold an iPhone, and a couple of smaller pockets … Read More...
Inkadinkado Month Round Up
I have had a blast this month sharing with you all the new stamps from Inkadinkado. I’ve also enjoyed reading everyone replies to the giveaway and congrats to all four of our big prize package winners!
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Guest Post: Thanksgiving Trivia Cornucopia
I have a real treat for you today! I’ve contacted a handful of talented crafters and asked them to create a project just for you, so keep your eyes peeled for some fun guest tutorials! Our first guest poster is … Read More...
Ginkgo pattern from Yarnplayer
Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer’s Tatting created this gorgeous ginkgo leaf pattern. It has both plain and beaded variations. She says,
… Read More...I consider it an advanced level pattern, mostly because of the folded rings and the Catherine Wheel joins. But, actually
Practical Fruit Labels
I would be a terrible inventor. Oh sure, I frustrate easily by life’s littlest dilemmas, but I never ever think of solutions. I love this idea for fruit-stickers-turned-fruit-soap from Amron Experimental. Find more details HERE.
Ideas for Leftover Halloween Candy
I know, Halloween isn’t even over and I’m already posting ideas for all the leftover candy. But good to be prepared for tomorrow. Find a roundup of ideas to use leftover candy HERE at Woman’s Day, including candy corn … Read More...
Noel Hart Hot Glass Sculptor and Artist
Found another video for you to watch with another fabulous glass artist, Noel Hart, who is based out of Australia. Thanks to the Gaffer Girls over on Facebook for posting this. They can be so helpful sometimes with my … Read More...
Meet the Artist – Paul Marioni
I know I just recently posted something about the Marioni family here but I’ve found a YouTube video that Corning has posted talking with Paul Marioni, the patriarch of the family and one of the revolutionary glass artists. So here … Read More...
Tutorial: Hawaiian quilted pillow cover
Learn how to make this pretty Hawaiian quilted pillow cover over at Martha Stewart. A small project like this is ideal for beginning quilters, so much less threatening than a full size bed quilt. Go to tutorial.
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Newsy: Online study group on creativity
Annie from Annie’s Quilting Stash will be hosting a study group starting in November using the book, shown. The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron is a classic book on creativity. I own it and can wholeheartedly recommend it. Go here … Read More...
Happy Creepy Halloween!
Where I am, the small guys are done their trick or treating and the big kids are at the city’s Spookeramas. All the good ghosts and ghouls are stuffed on candies and scary stories. Here’s a Monday Mosaic chock full … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Love Blossoms’ mini quilt
Carol at FunThreads made this small art quilt for her swap partner and liked it so much she made another one to keep. If you like it, you can make one too. Go to tutorial.
Image credit: FunThreads
The Smartist – Bullseye Glass
I need to share this blog post by Lani over at Bullseye Glass. It shows pictures of the inside of the Bullseye hot shop where the sheet glass is made. When all of you out in blog land get … Read More...
Last Minute Halloween Candle Wraps
I love looking at all the spooky displays at Halloween. It seems easier (and cheaper) to decorate compared to other holidays.
Angie at The Country Chic Cottage shared this, just in case you need a quick Halloween candle decorating idea.… Read More...
DIY Canvas Map Art
I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that I love maps. I’m always on the look out for some new map craft or home decor project, and today I came across this fun canvas grouping on Creative Juices for Decor. … Read More...
Project: Paper Tree from Scalloped Circles
If you are like me you have TONS of scraps of pretty paper and you just can’t bring your self to throw them out, right? Well this project is perfect for all those lovely, lonely scraps, why not die cut … Read More...
How to Make Christmas Decorations” eBook
Be sure to get over to “favecrafts” and get your FREE “How to Make Christmas Decorations” eBook today. This book is filled with crafts for all type of crafters; so craft yourself a very Merry Christmas.
>18 Homemade Christmas Decorations: … Read More...
Starry Bedroom Light
Inspired by something she had pinned on Pinterest, Tamsyn made this fun star themed light fixture for her son’s bedroom. See the post here at Max and Me — Pinterest Challenge.
Eye candy: tinytoadstool’s berets
See a breathtaking survey of the evolution of tinytoadstool‘s gorgeous embroidered felt berets–a mosaic she created as a portfolio for an exhibition. Go to her post.