All I can say is “Awwwwwww”. Adorable. Cute. Wait, let me go get my needles. Actually, there’s no “go getting” of my needles, they’re almost always within reach. And these fuzzy cuties are … Read More...
Knit Your Own Easter Basket!
Using chunky weight wool yarn, this pattern knits up quickly and easily, and you can customize it with your choice of ribbon or other fun yarns. Once you’ve finished knitting, simply felt the … Read More...
Walk through a beginning lampwork class…
While perusing my blog stats I saw a referral from a blog I hadn’t seen before. Corrie Haffly. Following the link I found a most wonderful description of a new beadmaker’s (or someone just trying it out) perspective and … Read More...
Online Easter Workshop
Lisa Pace is holding an online Easter workshop entitled the Hippity-Hop Easter Workshop from March 21st. Get instructions for three projects and four cards. Visit her blog for more details and to sign up.
[tags]scrapbooking, online class, easter[/tags]
Christy’s Craft Challenge Deadline!
There’s just about one week left before signups close on Christy’s Craft Challenge. I’m participating, and I’m hoping to see a few of you show up in the Flickr pool with me! If you’ve signed up, comment … Read More...
Sew a taggie monster softie with this FREE pattern
This little monster isn’t for scaring; he’s for snuggling! The little taggie scales are perfect for little ones to grab a hold of. Craft Schmaft provides a free PDF pattern to make one. Get the pattern.
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend a torn bedsheet
The next time a bedsheet or pillow gets torn, don’t throw it away. Mend it instead! (And spend the money you saved on more fabric for your stash!) Craftzine shows how. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, mending, sheets[/tags]
Yay! It’s my Birthday! (And St. Patrick’s Day too!)
It’s my birthday today! As a St. Patty’s Day baby, I adore these cute Shamrock Earrings from MiNiBelle Custom Jewelry.
[tags]st. patrick’s day, jewelry, polymer clay[/tags]
Yay! It’s my Birthday! (And St. Patrick’s Day too!)
It’s my birthday today! As a St. Patty’s Day baby, I adore these cute Shamrock Earrings from MiNiBelle Custom Jewelry.
[tags]st. patrick’s day, jewelry, polymer clay[/tags]
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral … Read More...
Making Memories Warehouse Sale
If you’re in the Salt Lake area, Making Memories is holding a warehouse sale from March 28th to April1st . More details on their blog.
[tags]scrapbooking, manufacturers, making memoriesm warehouse sale[/tags]
Home Decor Wall Decals
There are a few wall decals that my husband and I have been coveting on Blik. Go over there and check out their selection… it’s getting huger every day. I’m sort of boggled by it.
I’m also boggled by how … Read More...
Thickers Week at American Crafts
All week long on the American Crafts Blog, the Design Team is celebrating one of the most popular products: Thickers! Check it out here!
[tags]scrapbooking, manufacturers, american crafts, thickers[/tags[
Tutorial: Spring bouquet of ribbon flowers
If your sewing room looks anything like mine, you’ve got a hefty stash of ribbon remnants and single buttons. Well, hoarde them no more! Instead, use them to make pretty spring ribbon flowers. Hope Studios shows how to make two … Read More...
Dallas Craft Fair fromt the Dallas Etsy Team May 2009
More Texas love. How can I help but be a bit sentimental about Texas when it is warm and beautiful out and there are crickets and grackles squawking outside! The call for vendors is over already but you can add … Read More...
Cheers for St. Patrick’s Day!
Find an alternative to green beer in this "Ugly Leprechaun" cocktail, courtesy of the online magazine, bloom.acious. (And brought to us by Head of the Table.)
Tutorial: Sew a patchwork heat pack
If you’ve ever been bothered by a sore neck or shoulders, then this is a sewing project for you. Chez Larsson shows how to make a heat pack. She uses fabric she has patched together, but you could easily just … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pencil pouch in 1 hour
Ripping Out Seams posts a tutorial for the One-Hour Pencil Pouch. All it takes is a fat eighth of fabric, a square of interfacing, and a zipper. Oh, and one hour. Get the tutorial.
Easter Rattle Snake
After the egg hunt is over, unless you save those plastic things year after year, you’re going to have a metric ton of empty eggs left in a pile. Once the candy is out (and most likely eaten), rather than … Read More...
Announcing…New Yarns and Free Patterns From Nashua Handknits.
Nashua Handknits announces two new yarns for Spring 2009:
Creative FocusTM Silk: We are very excited about our 100% bourette silk in a bright palette of fifteen shades. Creative FocusTM Silk knits at 5 sts to the inch with each … Read More...