Since I’ve been getting into easy decorating with candy lately, I of course love this candy cake slideshow from Martha. Some of my faves: this licorice lace cake, this jellybean cake, this truffle tower cake, and out of season, I suppose, but…
Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild Raffle
Caned bowl by Emily Levine
Originally uploaded by Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild
This lovely caned bowl by Emily Levine is one of the many exquisite artworks that are available in the raffle being sponsored by the Philadelphia Area Polymer … Read More...
Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild Raffle
This lovely caned bowl by Emily Levine is one of the many exquisite artworks that are available in the raffle being sponsored by the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild!…
Use whipped backstitch for precise lines
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how taking the extra step to whip backstitch elevates the stitch from clean and cute to formal and elegant. Get the lowdown from Mary’s blog.
Swaddled babies from Mimi
No matter how often I visit Mimi Kirchner’s blog, Doll, there’s always something new and wonderful to see. The latest: a series of swaddled babies, large enough to be a cuddly armful for a child. Just look at this beautiful…
Body care craft kits
From Nature With Love has a wonderful line of ready made body care kits that are perfect for those who are interested in learning to make bath and body products and don’t want to seek out individual ingredients. Each kit…
Etsy Tour – I Recommend It
I attended the Etsy San Francisco Meet-Up last night and if there is one coming to your city I highly recommend you go! The Etsy people were all super nice, informative and enthusiastic about handmade and about their jobs.
I … Read More...
Etsy Tour – I Recommend It
I attended the Etsy San Francisco Meet-Up last night and if there is one coming to your city I highly recommend you go! The Etsy people were all super nice, informative and enthusiastic about handmade and about their jobs.
I…
More Pate de Verre – How it’s done.
This is glass.
Can you believe it?
Pate de Verre is my latest passion. Not that I have any clue as to how to do it but it keeps popping up everywhere I look and I’m fascinated by it. For … Read More...
More Pate de Verre – How it’s done.
This is glass.
Can you believe it?
Pate de Verre is my latest passion. Not that I have any clue as to how to do it but it keeps popping up everywhere I look and I’m fascinated by it. For a photo…
Artist Mini Interview – Deryn Mentock
Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.
How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) … Read More...
Artist Mini Interview – Deryn Mentock
Today’s Artist Mini-Interview is wth my new friend Deryn Mentock. Deryn is an extremely talented mixed media artist and her work is outstanding, as you can tell by the teaser photo.
How did you start doing jewelry (or bead making) as…
Felting supply sale at create for less
These are some of the best prices I’ve seen for felting supplies and if you are looking for felting goods check out “create for less”. They carry everything you would need for needle felting or wet felting and they have … Read More...
Felting supply sale at create for less
These are some of the best prices I’ve seen for felting supplies and if you are looking for felting goods check out “create for less”. They carry everything you would need for needle felting or wet felting and they have…
Mixing Glass and Modern Media
Take a close look. Not only is this fantastic glass, but it’s mixed media on a new level.
Each piece by Tim Tate, co-founder of the Washington Glass School, is a tiny video display surrounded and decorated with … Read More...
Mixing Glass and Modern Media
Take a close look. Not only is this fantastic glass, but it’s mixed media on a new level.
Each piece by Tim Tate, co-founder of the Washington Glass School, is a tiny video display surrounded and decorated with glass work. Be…
Coffee filter, sewing pattern paper and sheet music pom pom garland
This has got to be one of the prettiest transformations of coffee filters, sewing pattern paper and sheet music
I have ever seen! Pamela Garrison did an amazing job re-purposing these common elements into a stunning decoration. I love pom … Read More...
Coffee filter, sewing pattern paper and sheet music pom pom garland
This has got to be one of the prettiest transformations of coffee filters, sewing pattern paper and sheet music I have ever seen! Pamela Garrison did an amazing job re-purposing these common elements into a stunning decoration. I love pom poms…
Tutorial: New covers for your pillows
Tired of the same-old same-old for your throw pillows? Make a new cover for them! Make It and Love It shows you how. Go to the how-to.
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Tutorial: Denim jumper to summer dress
ThimblyThings shows how she took a less-than-trendy jumper and turned it into this fashionable summer dress. A bit of elastic gave it some shape, and overdrying updated the denim. See how she did it.
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