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Look what Andrea Zuill is sharing with us this month! Her sweet (and free!) Bat Boy pattern would make an excellent Halloween project. Get the pattern from Badbird’s blog.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
In the fall, my summer knitting (for birthdays and Christmas projects as well as warmer weather items) takes a drastic turn towards lace shawls. If you’ve followed my rantings, you know I’m not a fancy sort, my shawls would be much…
In the fall, my summer knitting (for birthdays and Christmas projects as well as warmer weather items) takes a drastic turn towards lace shawls. If you’ve followed my rantings, you know I’m not a fancy sort, my shawls would be … Read More...
Called “October Shore”, you can find the free instructions to make this necklace designed by Cynthia Thornton on the Beading Daily Blog.
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Come to think of it the number of space invaders related posts I’ve had on here is fairly absurd and probably over 5. I did love space invaders on the ole Atari console. Who didn’t? I think Pitfall was my…
Come to think of it the number of space invaders related posts I’ve had on here is fairly absurd and probably over 5. I did love space invaders on the ole Atari console. Who didn’t? I think Pitfall was my … Read More...
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…
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,…
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...
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…
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…
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...
Making Memories has released a new program called Autumn Splendor
The program will be available at Michael’s stores across…
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!
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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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 … Read More...
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…
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...
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…
