Scrapbooking.com offers a tutorial to making your own beach travel journal. This is a really cute book that is made of paper bags – of all things. This creative journal would be a great way to introduce preteens into scrapbooking … Read More...
Knitability Skill Builder Patterns
[tag]Knitability LLC[/tag] is a company that has developed a series of patterns designed to help knitters learn a new skill. Each pattern in the skill building series explains new techniques in words and pictures.
As you work your way through … Read More...
Andrea Graham, Feltmaker – Fibre Artist
Andrea’s art runs the gambit, from exquisite wall art and vases to playful sculpture. I hope everyone welcomes Andrea to our site and visited her at: http://www.andrea-graham.com/index.html to see all her felting art work. I am sure she will … Read More...
Shopping Bag Crafts — Part 1
Hop on over to [tag]Craftster[/tag] and take a look at jamiewatchthestars’ detailed tutorial of transforming plastic shopping bags into durable, sewable, waterproof fabric with tons of character. After fusing the bags with an iron, the “fabric” mimics [tag]Tyvek[/tag] (used in … Read More...
Sewing Organizer
Carol Duvall has a quick sewing organizer made from placemats.
You will need
esealable plastic bags
fabric
24″ cording
fabric marking pen
two 3/8″ diameter grommets
grommet setter
2 hook and loop fasteners
2 double-sided fabric placemats
1-1/2″ x 5″ … Read More...
Americana Patterns for the 4th!
Happy [tag]4th of July[/tag] for all the visitors in the United States. Just a few patterns for viewing this Independence Day here in the States.
Red Bird Knits Free Sock Pattern
Lion Brand Americana Afghan. The also have hat … Read More...
Free Beach Scrapbooking Printables
As fun as it it is shopping for scrapbooking supplies, it can also get expensive very quickly. It can also be inconvenient to stop working on a page to go and purchase more supplies, if needed. Printables4Scrapbooking offers a … Read More...
4th of July Leftovers
Artist [tag]James McNulty[/tag] does some amazing things with the most under-appreciated part of fireworks: the packaging. He mixes and matches kitschy illustrations with Chinese characters with over-the-top names of fireworks to create colorful [tag]collage[/tag]s. If you live in the U.S., … Read More...
Underwhelmed by hand-dyeds?
Newish topic at [tag]Knitter’s Review Forums[/tag]. This topic has generated quite a few posts concerning [tag]hand-painted yarns[/tag].
One post dated 06/28/2007Â is from Margaret of [tag]Inspirations Yarn.[/tag]
“I can’t speak to anyone elses technique or motivation but I … Read More...
Kits with Washboards
I thought I would direct you to this site to see the following: http://www.feltcrafts.com/washboard-purse.htm
I have not seen this before and it looks like fun.
Felted Purse Kit
Not just sassy and seasonal but simple to make. Make this one-of-a-kind … Read More...
Advantages of Clear Stamps
Stamps are a great, cost effective way to add cute touches to your scrapbooking pages. Teresa at (Sca)apropos writes about the advantages adding clear stamps to your scrapbooking collection.
Read more about the advantages of clear stamping @ (Scr)apropos.com… Read More...
The 2007 Midwest Felting Symposium
If you live are going to be in this area, it is not too late to join in and learn new and exciting felting techniques. Check out this site for details.
Suzanne Higgs
Plainwell, Michigan
Suzanne is the originator of … Read More...
Rock Candle from Canadian Shield Pebbles
This rock candle has a built in metal cup to hold tea lights and the pebbles peek through the maple leaves. A day late for Canada day but here it is nonetheless.
Other beautiful candles at Uniquely Canada include their … Read More...
Vancouver Recycled Arts Festival
Straight from the source, here’s a news release from the Clark County (Washington state) public relations office on this coming weekend’s Recycled Arts Festival:
Vancouver, WA – Live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and 50 vendors selling art using recycled items will … Read More...
Knitters Review of O Balance Yarn
I love [tag]Knitters Review[/tag] yarn profiles. The reviews always tell me what I want to know about a yarn without prejudice. This time the review is written about [tag]O Balance Yarn[/tag] from [tag]Vermont Organic Fiber Company[/tag].
Vermont Organic Fiber … Read More...
Suzanne, The accidental felter
Suzanne, The accidental felter http://www.hookedonfelt.com/about.htm
When I tell people that I became a needle felter by accident, I’m not kidding! My friend, Barb Marr had taught me to do Locker Hooking. I made about 13 2’x3′ rugs. I had … Read More...
4th July Party Ideas
If you are planning to celebrate but still aren’t 100% sure of what you are going to make this 4th July, here are some great American party ideas from the foodnetwork.com.
Popsicle Rockets
I haven’t posted an edible craft for kids in a while, so here is an easy but fun one, also found on fabulousfoods.com (originally posted by Heidi Ott from CraftersCommunity.com).
Here are the instructions for red, white and blue popsicles … Read More...
Popsicle Rockets
I haven’t posted an edible craft for kids in a while, so here is an easy but fun one, also found on fabulousfoods.com (originally posted by Heidi Ott from CraftersCommunity.com).
Here are the instructions for red, white and blue popsicles … Read More...
Denny’s Menu Alteration
Lariarocket at Craftster.org writes about this creative project that she made using a Denny’s Menu. I’m sure if you asked around you could find some restaurants that have menus like these that they are throwing away. This is a … Read More...