I found this fun video on Needle Felting Techniques by Leisure Arts and thought you would enjoy watching it, as they say a picture is worth a thousand words. These are some ideas for needle felting you may not have … Read More...
Rag bath mat tutorial
Make this beautiful cable knit bath mat from rags! Coco Knits’ tutorial makes a lovely textured bath mat that will cozy up your bathroom.
Find the instructions here.
More new fabric from Michael Miller
Michael Miller’s gone and done it again with -ANOTHER- irresistable fabric line. This is Birds of Norway from the Cute Critters collection. Get the scoop and see more photos.
CHA Sneak Peek – Pink Paislee
See projects by the Design Team on the Pink Paislee blog
Clay under your fingernails?
Nah – How about clay *on* your fingernails? It’s a new use for polymer clay cane slices that has been popping up around the internet lately.
Aya1gou is the username of the nail artist who has this fabulous sparkly and … Read More...
Furry Friends Glass Pebble Magnets
There is something about a bubble of glass magnifying and image below that is captivating. These glass pebble magnets were submitted to the craftgossip Flickr group by Daisy Mae Designs. There are many other pebble magnets there and you’ll … Read More...
SOME NEW BEAUTIES
I was looking for more nature-inspired crochet when I ran across some sites I think my readers will enjoy. They don’t all offer free patterns, but they all offer great eye-candy and patterns that may well inspire you even if … Read More...
Inspiration: Peartroshkas
Matryoshkas are very much the rage in the crafting world right now. maya*made takes the matroyshka to a new level with her family of Peartroshkas. Yes, PEARtroyshkas. Half pear, half human, 100% adorable. I love this so much! Read her … Read More...
Holy Rusted Metal, Batman…
That’s the caption on this Batman lamp that was submitted to the craftgossip suggest a link. I’m not sure what the rusted metal reference is as I believe this lamp is stained glass. Maybe the creator will come here … Read More...
Felted Stones and Wet Felted Beads, Free Pictorial Tutorial
I’m sure you’ve seen the felted rocks or stones around the Internet if you’re into felting. I have tried them on different occasions using a wool batting and then needle felting over the batting. This Liz’s tutorial shows you how … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy zippered bag
This boxy zippered bag by Patchy Apple reminds me of the old-school shaving kit that my grandfather used to have, except girly and modern instead of brown and vinyl. Make your own with kicky fabrics using her Boxy Bag Tutorial… Read More...
Knitwhits Felting Pattern and kits
Knit Whits, operated by, Tina Whitmore has many different felting artist’s designer patterns and you can purchase the patterns email via PDF printable files, mail or order the entire kit for some projects. They carry patterns for: Wool Hats, Knitter’s … Read More...
BLUE RIBBON CROCHET
Have you seen this book? I can’t believe I’ve overlooked it for years thinking it was the similarly titled “Blue Ribbon Afghans”. This book contains afghans – but also fashions, baby stuff, dolls and toys, home dec, and ‘heirloom masterpieces’ … Read More...
Stained Glass Night Lights
On a whim I recently bought a handcrafted fused night light at an art show. We have kids and we have to have night lights so why not let it be a piece of art in your home right?
I … Read More...
Create a scrapbook while hiking
The Sierra Club will be leading a hike along the John Muir Trail, Yosemite National Park, California from September 21-25, 2009 that includes a scrapbooking component. Part of the trip involves journaling along the way and creating a scrapbook of … Read More...
Easy DIY Nutter Butter Snowmen
Make snowmen from store-bought cookies.
Sew a buttonhole without an automatic feature
Most sewing machines come equipped with an automatic buttonhole feature. But if you want to try a buttonhole on your own, without the automatic feature, Bari J shows you how. Get the tutorial.
Mini Jewelry Artist Interviews – Katie Hacker
In 2009, I thought it would be fun to do “mini interviews” so we can learn a little about alot of different people!
Our first artist to grant a mini interview is Katie Hacker. Katie presents Beading Lessons … Read More...
CHA Sneak Peeks – Karen Foster Design
Follow the blogs of the Karen Foster Design team to see projects using the new lines. Alice Golden and Tania Willis have already posted peeks of the Baby Girl and Equestrian lines respectively. Francophones can check out Josée Rouleau’s blog … Read More...
Studio Tour: Fire and Friends Z, Arizona
I recently hosted an open studio event at the Fire and Friends Z art studio in Peoria, Arizona. It’s a wonderful space that is building its classes as well as being available for teachers to come in and teach their … Read More...