Visit Scrappy Land’s website for a sneak peek of the new Cuttlebug embossing folders that will be out in late August. There will be 6 sets with 4 folders in each set, can’t wait!
-Heather
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Visit Scrappy Land’s website for a sneak peek of the new Cuttlebug embossing folders that will be out in late August. There will be 6 sets with 4 folders in each set, can’t wait!
-Heather
I just received an email saying that pre-registration for the Louisville GAS conference ends tonight. It doesn’t mean you can’t register there, it just means pre-registration is over. If you register before tonight you may not have to stand in … Read More...
Oh, these clever beach-themed cookie placecards bring me right back to my years working as a cookie decorator (making many many many a placecard as such). I love the “sand” filled pails. Too cute. Find the idea HERE at the … Read More...
I have returned from one of the best glass adventures of my life. I spent almost a week in a class at Bullseye and the amount of information we covered is staggering. I have over 500 pictures to sort through … Read More...
Now I’ve made coasters by recycling all sorts of things but it just never occurred to me to to take a cardboard coaster and recycle it but the clever crafter Coleen over at her blog Vintage Terrace 2 did!
[tags]recycled … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew4Home shows how to make this neckroll pillow with ric-rac trim. This would make a lovely accent for your bedding. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Free pattern: Cat shaped neck pillow
This work by Tenar (Tenar’s Cave blog) is acrylic paint and cotton stitching on mulberry paper. See what Tenar has to say about working with this unusual combination of media. The results are outstanding, don’t you agree?
Look! It’s The Lone Beader! Though she’s usually camera-shy, we get a glimpse of her standing next to her beaded White House painting, Taken by Storm, which is included in the Cambridge Art Association’s Northeast Prize Show. Go to … Read More...
by Terrye
One of my favorite jewelry designers for knitted themed jewelry is Annie Adams. Her work is quirky and fun, yet very stylish and functional.
Take this key chain. I don’t know if it’s a new design or not, but I … Read More...
You can watch the time-lapse emergence of one of Eleanor Pigman‘s remarkable portraits in seed-bead embroidery. See the video.
And you can see a whole series of videos on Ruth Rae‘s blog that let us snoop through … Read More...
Patty of Pip Stitch shares her vintage embroidery-pattern finds. Get four cute Artex kitties, and watch for more. Thanks, Patty!
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery … Read More...
Yvette Stanton of White Threads wants to add a bit of stitchery to a hat that will be exposed to weather. Real metal threads wouldn’t be suitable. She lets us follow her experiment with synthetic gold thread and plaited braid … Read More...
If you want to stitch successfully with silk threads, smooth hands are a necessity. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares her secret formula for keeping hands as soft as silk. See her post.
Here’s a note I received from Tereena Clarke:
… Read More...I am the designer and owner of Artecy Cross Stitch. I have been designing cross stitch patterns for 10 years. At www.artecy.com we offer over 3000 cross stitch patterns for our
This paper craft is a simple, creative activity for your younger children. Visit The Ramblings of a Crazy Woman and she will show you how its done!
I love that this craft can be done on the fly with all items you’ve got in your home! Family Corner is where you can find this cute little animal!
You know I am a fan of creative art projects that can help decorate a child’s room as well as spark their creativity.
This project is perfect for the door of your daughter! Head on over to Homemade Mamas for … Read More...
Creative Jewish Mom has a great craft project…making your own watercolors! Perfect for teaching children about the color wheel and mixing colors.
While your on her page…you must spend some time and check out other ideas…. but make sure you … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
This tutorial can be so diverse. You can make it for a baby’s crib, a wedding shower, and bridal shower or put it on your porch in the summer and set the butterflies free in beautiful motion. Make a few … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Gingercake from ginia18 shows how to make a little girl’s nightgown out of a vintage pillowcase. So pretty!! The downloadable pattern is for a size 4T, but you could adapt it for a larger or smaller girl if needed. Get … Read More...