1. So, introduce yourself!
I am Kathi Briefer-Gose and I live in Bakersfield, California with my wife. I found polymer clay after I was disabled at work and couldn’t work any more.
2. Why do you work with polymer clay?… Read More...
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1. So, introduce yourself!
I am Kathi Briefer-Gose and I live in Bakersfield, California with my wife. I found polymer clay after I was disabled at work and couldn’t work any more.
2. Why do you work with polymer clay?… Read More...
by jd wolfe
For those who are a bit timid about gauge and especially for those who are confounded by patterns that start with wordage like “a multiple of 4 st + 2 (add 1 for foundation chain)”, the pattern and tutorial at … Read More...
Christmas is at the end of this week, so if you are looking for a last minute hostess gift or just a quickie idea to spruce up your holiday decorations, check out some of these fabulous Christmas tree ideas. Normally … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Carolyn from Homework shows how she made this pincushion shaped like a gift box, complete with a pretty bow. She was inspired by a similar project at Better Homes and Gardens, but she used different materials to make hers. … Read More...
I see amazing, clever, yummy, crafty treats all day, and I adore them all. But every now and then one in particular just whacks me over the head and gets to me in some unique way. I can’t explain it. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Head over to Lark Crafts for a free tutorial showing how to make these fun little felt envelopes. It’s an excerpt from the book Fa la la la Felt by Amanda Carestio. They give the dimensions to make one … Read More...
Gina (merehawk) is the winner of the three signed Lark Books – Metalworking 101 for Beaders by Candie Cooper, Metal Clay Origami Jewelry by Sara Jayne Cole, and Jewelry Design Challenge by Linda Kopp.
Don’t despair dear readers if you … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Tiffany from Lemon Tree Creations shows how to make a mini Christmas tree softie. The trunk is a wooden spool so it will stand on its own. How cute is that?? Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Lemon Tree … Read More...
I love getting my newsletter from fusedglass.org. They do such a great job of passing on truly inspirational tutorials and other info. And they help give me something awesome to pass on to you guys. Their newest tutorial, kiln … Read More...
by Terrye
Oh yeah! This will work! Knitted on size 15 needles, it can be yours in a night or two! I KNOW you have stash supplies for this one, and the pattern is free, so what are you waiting for?
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Get step by step instructions on how to make this lovely candle card with punches over at the Created By You blog.
-Heather
Do you Love making cards? Come and join our Card making group on Facebook. Chat about … Read More...
These gorgeous edible image cupcake and cookie toppers? Free. Featuring the 12 Days of Christmas, find the free printable HERE at Gourmet Mom on-the-Go, for Tablespoon.
Marshmallows, Christmas, Rudolph, candy canes, and befitting the on-a-stick category that I hold so dear? Well now, these Reindeer marshmallow pops have everything I’m looking for here. Learn to make them HERE at The Party Animal.
The winners of Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch are shown above. I’ve contacted you by e-mail, and you’ll have 48 hours to respond with your snail mail address. If I don’t hear from you, we’ll do a second-chance drawing on December … Read More...
Yeah, this cool dude is named Rudy, short for Rudolph of course. Find a recipe for a (non-sweet!!) last-minute ranch pretzel gift with a free printable HERE at Celebrate It!.
by Linda Lanese
I am making this darling little mitten to hold money as a gift for one of my Christmas Eve guests. Linda did am amazing tutorial for you to follow on “Little Family Fun”! This is a fun last minute ornament … Read More...
Oh CakeSpy, where does your cleverness end? Learn how to make a faux goose, ie a Christmas goose cake, HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of CakeSpy.
What’s better than perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? A tutorial teaching you how to perfectly decorate cookies. Although, hmmm, I don’t know. It’s still a tough call. I mean, have you seen the perfectly decorated cookies from Sweetopia? Find … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Chica and Jo share a tutorial for making a special wallet to hold your postage stamps. I saw this tutorial right after I finished putting the stamps on my Christmas cards. I had to throw away half of one sheet … Read More...