Not that I am a fan of destroying vintage knitting needles and creating jewelry with them, but here is a blog showing how one person obtained the same look as a jewelry designer I wrote about, Liana Kabel.
Jodie … Read More...
Coca-Cola Car
It’s Sunday afternoon. I’m sipping a Coke with my laptop hinged open, while my husband watches an Indy car race on TV. What a coincidence, then, that I run across this little Indy racer made from old Coke cans. Scott, … Read More...
Thoughts of Sugar Plums and Dreidels……
and thoughts of the number of gifts I want to make for the winter holiday season. I say holiday season because I give gifts for Channukah, Christmas, Divali, and, in my family of origin, New Year’s Day. So, please don’t … Read More...
Felted Silk Chiffon Scarf Project
Tammy has been crafting since she was a little kid. Her passion for fashion and wearable art started when her mom taught her to sew in fifth grade. She went on to get her degree in clothing and textile science … Read More...
Go Green! Contest
OK, crafters: Let’s make sure the crafting world is represented in the “Go Green!” Contest presented by Instructables, Popular Science and TreeHugger.
An overview of the contest: “We want to know how you’re reducing your environmental footprint, and … Read More...
Take This Craft & Sew It
Take this craft and sew it contest by Totally Stitchin.
Visit the nearest babylock dealer for free supplies and then Submit your entry to win.
All the contest rules can be read here.
A Minor Thread
A Minor Thread is a great little online boutique store with only a handful of products but the totes are unique and follow a very modern style.
Charlie wright designs her bags using reclaimed and vintage fabrics and states the … Read More...
Potato Chip Bracelet
This is a real potato chip bag shrunken down to fit as a bracelet. Its been melted to the point where it feels like thick plastic in the oven. We used to shrink potato chip packets and make keychains when … Read More...
Mug and French Press Jacket
What a cute mug jacket. It can also be used on a [tag]French Press Coffee Maker cozy[/tag]. This cute little jacket was designed and knit by MK Carroll.
[tag]MK Carroll[/tag] lives and writes her blog in [tag]Hawaii[/tag]. She has many … Read More...
Cartoon Candles
Biker Betty would be my pick but then I’ve always had a thing for Betty Boop.
Winnie the Pooh is popular and this adorable birthday candle would probably please someone. I know my teenage daughter would love it anyway.
For … Read More...
Dyed in the Wool: Felt & Wearable Art by Horst
Horst’s art is housed in the Kent State University Museum.
The site not only shows his design but also how he makes his felt. It is very interesting if you are into felting.
The Rebirth of Crayons
Just when I thought there was nothing more striking than a brand-new box of crayons, in walks these recycled crayon beauties I found at starkeyfeather’s etsy shop. They’re made from melting down the leftover little nubs that are typically banished … Read More...
SF CraftMafia – A Family Affair
Sunday, August 12, 2007 from 2 – 6 pm @ Stitch Lounge,
182 Gough St., San Francisco, CA.
This crafty event will feature a variety of activities & demos including clothing customization & embellishment, jewelry-making and delicious cupcakes to … Read More...
How to Block
Yesterday I wrote about where knitters block, today I’m giving you websites with tips on how to block.
[tag]Kim Werker[/tag], editor of [tag}Interweave Crochet[/tag], has a great tutorial on [tag]spray blocking[/tag] using a blocking board. Kim is showing how … Read More...
PRIZE PACKAGE FOR BLOCK CONTEST 07/15/07
Here’s a list of the items that will be awarded to Lynn for her prize winning designs she entered in my Block Contest (as promised some are new and some are ‘vintage’ from my stash). Sorry I don’t have any … Read More...
Scrap-Your-Own Wooden Blocks
Oriental Trading is a great place to purchase really cheap wooden blocks to create into scrapped treasures. [tag]Wooden blocks[/tag] are a great way to display your scrapping in a unique way.
Recycled Rings
Michelle from Recycled Rings takes old rings and turns them into things of beauty by adding colorful embroidered threads. She wraps each stone with several layers of thread and then further embellishes the piece with other fibers, beads or wire. … Read More...
Lush Bath Jelly Recipe
Lush is a luxurious bath and body store that will draw you in just with the aroma flowing out the door. Unfortunately Lush is not in everyone’s price range and as a result recipes are sort out all over the … Read More...
How to make a strong scented candle?
I know how to make scented candles but is it just me or do they not smell strong enough? I have had several disappointments and know that I’m … Read More...
Where do you Block?
Many knitters do not spend the time to block their finished projects, especially if they knit with [tag]acrylic yarns[/tag]. A nice thing about acrylic is that it’s self-blocking – just toss it into the washer and dryer, and it springs … Read More...