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...
Inspiration: edward and lilly
I love the newest handcrafted goodness from Rebecca Cason of edward and lilly: little stitchy pendants. So sweet. See more at the edward and lilly blog.
Sporty Food
Need a sports-related treat? Family Fun has a whole slideshow of sports-related cakes and cupcakes and other foods HERE (with how-tos).
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Lookie what she made: Photo transfer toy bags!
Francine Clouden, our multi-talented Scrapbooking editor, made these toy bags to keep the pieces of her son’s favorite toys together. She took photos of the toys that belong in each bag, and used a photo transfer technique to add … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a bow strap to a tank top
Kama from Quilteroo shows how to add a bow strap to the shoulder of a tank top. This simple addition can really dress-up a plain tank. Add some applique and a fabric flower to really amp up the style. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt movie snacks for playtime
Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional takes part in Noodlehead’s Spice Up Your Kitchen week with a tutorial showing how to make felt versions of your favorite movie snacks. She shows how to make a felt bag of popcorn and … Read More...
Free pattern: Peachy Beachy Coverup from hotpatterns
Head over to Fabric.com for a free downloadable pattern for this Peachy Beachy Coverup by hotpatterns. Go to the free pattern.
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Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these patterns for swimmers, bikinis, board … Read More...
Challenge and Freebie: Repeat Impressions Card Sketch
Repeat Impressions is holding card sketch challenges with free sketches. Here’s what they have to say:
“If you like challenges and blog candy you’ll want to join us on the Repeat Impressions blog, The House That Stamps Built. We just … Read More...
Digital Scrapbooking Acronyms
Katie the Scrapbook Lady gives you the lowdown on all the digital acronyms and terminology you may see online. Click here to go to article on The Daily Digi.
Giveaway: Flora Bella Photo Actions
Enter to win actions for Photoshop and Photoshop Elementsfrom I Heart Faces, compliments of Flora Bella Collection. Entries close May 22nd at 5pm Central, and you have up to four ways to enter. Click here to go to giveaway
May Day Giveaway – Last day!
Hello all! Do you have an hour or so? Then get busy and enter about 5 million crafty giveaways. You can find the list over at Sew, Mama, Sew! Most contests end today!
Photo Thank You Cards
This article on the Scan My Photos blog explains how you can take photos at a party or other event to use on thank you cards later on. Click here to go to article.