Lisa Edoff discusses the three lenses she uses most and shows examples of what each one is best at. Click here to go to her blog post.
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Reclaimed Wood Nightstands
Usually we see old table revamped to look new. This time we are seeing a nightstand built from scratch and made to look beautiful. See these Reclaimed Wood Nightstands at Shanty 2 Chic.
Glitter Candle Holder Project
Here’s a quick candle holder project that would dress up any room to make it look more festive.
You shake the glitter on after applying double sided tape and removing the backing. The little gem stones add an extra touch … Read More...
Old Glory Sign
Rustic charm always draws me in. Anything that IS old or is made to look old generally captures my attention, and this Old Glory sign as no exception. What a great project for any day, but it’s particularly fitting with … Read More...
Wrapped Stitches With Eunny Jang….
Pretty For Spring!
Winners of our Giveaways….
Congratulations! These are the winners from our recent giveaways. You know the routine… I’ve sent you an email, get back to me with your names and addresses so I can get your books sent to you.
- 60 Quick Baby Knits….
Hurry Up, the Snow Is Coming!
Wait! What? Yeah! Hurry Up. The leaves are falling, the temperatures are falling and your toes are gonna get cold!
Introducing the Lightening Fast Slippers, from Knitting Up A Storm Blogspot. Using fabric strips and size 13 needles, they really … Read More...
Help Wanted – Glass Studio Assistant
How often do you see a help wanted post for glass work? Not often so here goes…but alas, it is unpaid. So many cool glass assistant jobs are. But it’s the experience. So over at Glass Quarterly’s Hot Sheet you … Read More...
Glass Casting Resources from Cynthia Morgan
I’m currently involved in a couple of glass casting projects so the process is high on my radar. So I’ve found myself searching for information to share with all of you. Glass casting is not an easy process. It has … Read More...
Using Clay to Organize
On the flip side of organizing your clay… have you ever thought about using your clay to organize? These nifty items on Etsy are all polymer being used to organize: thoughts, earrings, pencils and notes.
1. Red Notebook by DesignsbyFM… Read More...
Whole-Grain Wreath
i was in love with this from the moment that I saw it. I’ve seen plenty of wreaths made from natural materials, but I think it was the light color that really drew me in. I think it’s just beautiful. … Read More...
DIY Kaleidescope Escort Cards
Amaze your guests with colorful confetti-filled kaleidescopes turned escort cards! With the quick and easy tutorial posted at One Lovely Day you’ll be whipping up a batch in no time!
Freebie: Crown Digi
Visit the Heartwarming Vintage blog (home of Crafty Secrets) and download a lovely crown and flag digital stamp. Isn’t the sample photo too cute? 🙂
-Heather
Blog tour & review: Sewing with Oilcloth by Kelly McCants
I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for shiny fabric. I’m also a sucker for bright, happy prints.
So when I got a chance to be part of a blog tour for Sewing With Oilcloth by Kelly McCants, (you may … Read More...
Tips and Tutes at The Tulip Patch
I love it when craft bloggers create a separate page for their instructional posts, especially when that blogger is Mary at The Tulip Patch. Her sewing/quilting related tutorials are all well written and on topics you do not see … Read More...
Tatted gems and jewels
Our beloved Jon Yusoff, who lives in Malaysia, explains the names she gave to the tatted snowflakes in her book Elegant Tatting Gems. The names are almost as lovely as the designs. See Jon’s Tat-a-Renda blog post.
Learn to stitch a thimble
Chloe Patricia of Ma Mercerie shares her technique for creating gorgeous Asian-type silk-embroidered thimbles. Her blog post lists each tute in the series.
Stitch on line with Arlee Barr
Embroidery adventuress Arlee Barr is offering an online course, Frankenstitch. She says,
… Read More...There’s more to life than running stitch and lazy daisies–boot up your embroidery with lumps, bumps and nodules, learn how to straddle a valley, use variations of buttonhole