Reader Amy Meade wrote to tell us about the new monthly open studio nights at the Shepherdess in San Diego.
The Shepherdess is a bead and fiber shop which offers a wide variety of jewelry making classes. The open studio nights will be…
New Catalog: Stampin’ Up
Stamping Up has released their new Holiday Mini Catalog, it’s got loads of fun new stamp designs for the fall and winter holidays. There are also new accessories and I particularly love the new sweet treat cups, clear shapes … Read More...
New Catalog: Stampin’ Up
image by Stampin Up
Stamping Up has released their new Holiday Mini Catalog, it’s got loads of fun new stamp designs for the fall and winter holidays. There are also new accessories and I particularly love the new sweet treat cups,…
Sugar gel hair remover recipe
If you’d like an alternative to waxing or shaving, give sugar gel hair remover a try. Sugaring is a great option for those with sensitive skin, or who just want less pain than with waxing. As a bonus, it’s also…
Playing with Glass Blocks…Pate de Verre
Pate de verre is glass casting using crushed glass also known as frit. The result is a soft, translucent glass that is so beautiful. You’ve seen it in Daum and Lalique glass. Through the Bullseye site I stumbled upon Cynthia … Read More...
Playing with Glass Blocks…Pate de Verre
Self portait of Cynthia
Pate de verre is glass casting using crushed glass also known as frit. The result is a soft, translucent glass that is so beautiful. You’ve seen it in Daum and Lalique glass. Through the Bullseye site I…
New Release from Making Memories
Making Memories has released a new program called Autumn Splendor
The program will be available at Michael’s stores across…
Scrap Alert: Online Class Give Away!!
Feeling Scrappy is giving away a place to their class Simplify the Season. Click on the link below to go to their blog to enter. Hurry! Giveaway ends tonight!
Sewing Tutorial: Toddler sweater dress from adult sweater
Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how she made this sweater dress for her toddler out of an adult-sized sweater. I am SO going to have to try this! Think you want to try it, too? Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler sweater dress from adult sweater
Mommabear from Smashed Peas and Carrots shows how she made this sweater dress for her toddler out of an adult-sized sweater. I am SO going to have to try this! Think you want to try it, too? Go to the tutorial.
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Recycle old lighting parts into a bird feeder
Over at the blog Alchemy Fine Living (who’s tag line which I love is ” Transforming the Dull to Divine Through Classic Design” there is this truly elegant recycled project. It turns old lighting parts and chandelier crystals into a … Read More...
Recycle old lighting parts into a bird feeder
Over at the blog Alchemy Fine Living (who’s tag line which I love is ” Transforming the Dull to Divine Through Classic Design” there is this truly elegant recycled project. It turns old lighting parts and chandelier crystals into a votive…
New online Store: e-crafting.com
Stampington &Co has launched e-crafting.com, a new store full of downloadable vintage ephemera. According to the site:
Whether you’re a paper-crafter, stamper, scrapbooker, or even jewelry artist, these stunning images will be a welcome addition to your studio, and you’ll be…
Pretty Fall Cardigan Pattern – Free!
I really like this pattern, it’s feminine, yet it could be just warm enough for chilly autumn outings. Classic and yet updated. Dress it up or down, myself, I can see it in a sage green (enough with the green … Read More...
Pretty Fall Cardigan Pattern – Free!
I really like this pattern, it’s feminine, yet it could be just warm enough for chilly autumn outings. Classic and yet updated. Dress it up or down, myself, I can see it in a sage green (enough with the green…
Vintage checklist for choosing fabrics
Bitter Betty from Bitter Betty Blogs shares a checklist to help you choose the right fabric for your sewing project. It’s a scan from an old sewing book, worth a peek just for the vintage photo and oddly formal language. Go…
Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Grown-Ups
Page by Emily Spahn
Get step by step instructions to make this and other pages about adults. Click the link below to go to the article on the BHG Scrapbooks etc. site
Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Grown-Ups.
Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Grown-Ups
Page by Emily Spahn
Get step by step instructions to make this and other pages about adults. Click the link below to go to the article on the BHG Scrapbooks etc. site
The Robots are Coming!
by Robots are Awesome
Check out this adorable robot from Flickr user mheld! Click here to browse through more of her photostream. You can also head over to her etsy shop named, appropriately enough, Robots are Awesome.
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Free pattern: Traveler’s Tote Bag
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free PDF pattern for this Traveler’s Tote Bag. The roomy bag will hold your traveling essentials, and the contrast panel on the outside is a pocket. Add a little pendant to make it … Read More...