If you haven’t already visited Interweave’s new jewelry making community, Jewelry Making Daily, then now is the time. The recently launched site is a excellent resource for anyone, from those just starting out on their first jewelry making … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pair of slippers from an old pair of jeans
Nancy Minsky
, author of Denim Revolution, shares a tutorial on the Guardian website showing how to make a pair of slippers out of an old pair of jeans. The soft, worn fabric of the jeans will feel good … Read More...
Tutorial: Add drama to a plain tee with embellished shoulder pads
Alex from Before the Baby Wakes covered a pair of shoulder pads with peacock feathers and rhinestones to add drama to a plain black t-shirt. What a cool way to use shoulder pads!! (If you’re wondering about how she launders … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple bag from a vintage embroidered pillowcase
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make this simple shoulder bag out of a vintage embroidered pillowcase. I love this project! The edge detail from the pillowcase ends up at the top of the bag. Get the how-to… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Throw pillow with oversized felt flower
Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew guest blogs over at V and Co. with a tutorial showing how to make this throw pillow with an oversized felt flower. The large 3-dimensional bloom reminds me of a zinnia, my favorite summer flower. … Read More...
Smoke Monster Popcorn
I’ve feel like I’ve posted a disproportionate amount of LOST posts on this blog (like here and here). And I am a LOST watcher, but I watch lots of shows, so it’s certainly not an exclusive obsession. There are … Read More...
My New Favorite Site: They Draw and Cook
Well, favorite after this one, of course. As one who has devoted an alarming portion of her life to food (cookies in particular), and as one who has recently been illustrating much of her cookie how-tos, I’ve become a wee … Read More...
New Release: Wild Rose Stamps
Wild Rose stamps has some adorable new images out now. They have four new Kira designs and eight new animals designs with some super cute bunnies, kitties, bears and puppies. Click here to see all the new releases.
-Heather
Gum Drop Roses
Learn how to make rose cupcake toppers from gum drops with a step-by-step photo tutorial HERE at saucy’s sprinkles.
Faux Cakes….for Weddings on a Budget
Hey there, brides and grooms! Are you considering all your options when it comes to the centerpiece of your wedding reception – the cake? Well, let me … Read More...
Free Ebooks from Interweave!
Interweave announces 16 free ebooks! Knitting and crochet, drawing and beading, quilting, watercolor and oil painting, and more. Get yours now, and sign up for Knitting Daily, a free email newsletter from Interweave!
Pencil Shavings Art
This crafty recycled pencil shavings idea is just incredible….there are so many possibilities, and they really come out looking beautiful!
Head on over to Kala Nirmitee to see her ideas!
Eco-Friendly Art Supplies for Kids
I just happened to stumble on this post from Inhabitots, and had to share it. I didn’t know there were so many great organic supplies!
Ribbon Flip Flops
This craft is perfect for summer, and helping children keep up with their math skills without even knowing it! Visit Think Crafts for the how to!
Giveaway: Photography Class
Katrina Kennedy was recently interviewed on the Spell Out Loud blog and is offering up one place in her new class Your Life Through the Lens. Entries close Friday May 21st. Click here to go to giveaway.
Steampunk Components
If you are already into steampunk or thinking of trying to make your first piece, this will come as good news to you. Fire Mountain Gems is now offering a line of Steampunk inspired components, books, antiquing paste and designs … Read More...
See needleart exhibits on line
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog gives us the heads-up about two exciting online needleart exhibits. Get the details from SharonB’s blog post.
Free bead-embroidery bible
Holy mackeroly! You can get Robin Atkins‘ One Bead at a Time for free!! The book is a veritable bible for many bead-embroidery enthusiasts and artists. Robin says,
… Read More...After five print runs of this book, I decided to retire
Startling artistry: Erin Endicott
I am thrilled, horrified, and captivated by the needleart of Erin Endicott. MrXStitch says,
… Read More...Her pieces of work, Healing Sutras, are meditations on physical and psychological wounds, created using antique fabrics, walnut ink and embroidery. It’s powerful stuff, simple
What to do with a button flower
Yesterday, I told you about Jane Eborall‘s three new tatting patterns. Well, someone asked Jane what, exactly, they could do with her button-flower design. Photos of this bracelet were her response. My heart is still fluttering with envy … Read More...