Independent craft blog since 2007
by Thyrza Segal
I’ve always loved how terrariums can feel like small little worlds, and Thyrza Segal adds a whimsical touch with polymer clay to her unique terrariums. The interplay between her polymer clay sculpts and the carefully chosen plants is…
I blog about glass related events and places to go but I haven’t written much about glass art history. I’d like to present a posting ocsasionally on an aspect of how we got to this place with glass. Who first…
I blog about glass related events and places to go but I haven’t written much about glass art history. I’d like to present a posting ocsasionally on an aspect of how we got to this place with glass. Who first … Read More...
Nikki In stitches shares her discovery of running fabric through her
cuttlebug machine to create these holiday cards.
If you haven’t already tried it, then grab some fabric and have a go.
zakka life shares a tutorial and pattern to make this barrette holder in the shape of a Chinese lantern. Not only will it look pretty hanging on your daughter’s wall, but it will help organize her hair accessories. Go to the…
zakka life shares a tutorial and pattern to make this barrette holder in the shape of a Chinese lantern. Not only will it look pretty hanging on your daughter’s wall, but it will help organize her hair accessories. Go to … Read More...
Care from Obsessively Stitching rounds out her Red Riding Hood finger puppet series with a tutorial showing how to make a woodsman finger puppet. Look at his little hat – it’s made from the tip of a glove. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
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Care from Obsessively Stitching rounds out her Red Riding Hood finger puppet series with a tutorial showing how to make a woodsman finger puppet. Look at his little hat – it’s made from the tip of a glove. Brilliant! Go … Read More...
What would be on your groan-when-thrown-in-your-trick-or-treat-bag list? As a kid, my neighbor (with all the good intentions) gave toothbrushes and dimes. That would be on my list. Visit bon appetit to see their 10 Worst Halloween Candies list, including such gems…
What would be on your groan-when-thrown-in-your-trick-or-treat-bag list? As a kid, my neighbor (with all the good intentions) gave toothbrushes and dimes. That would be on my list. Visit bon appetit to see their 10 Worst Halloween Candies list, including such … Read More...
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made this fancy dress for her daughter out of a larger thrifted skirt. I love the detailing at the bottom of the skirt! It’s just a little extra effort to make the pick-ups,…
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she made this fancy dress for her daughter out of a larger thrifted skirt. I love the detailing at the bottom of the skirt! It’s just a little extra effort to make the … Read More...
I purchased the latest two issues of Interweave Crochet Magazine at my LYS last night. I just love this magazine. There were some ads that were so appealing looking that I decided to visit the websites to see exactly what … Read More...
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made this gorgeous ring bearer pillow embellished with a large satin flower. The center of the flower showcases her grandfather’s Navy pin. She wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
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Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made this gorgeous ring bearer pillow embellished with a large satin flower. The center of the flower showcases her grandfather’s Navy pin. She wrote up a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to… Read More...
The Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco winter show has been announced! You can check out all the vendors here!
The 2009 Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco (BBSF) will
feature 100 of the best indie crafters and designers.
DJs will provide entertainment and food from local
eateries…
Leah Adams of Spider Felt is offering some wonderful felting kits. The soap making kits comes with three bars of Green Tea and Olive Oil Soap, three colors of roving and instructions. Leah is an amazing felting artist and is…
Heat embossing your stamped images in a fun and easy way to add shine and dimension to your projects but have you ever wanted to have two colors on embossing on the same image??… Read More...