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Domy Books Monster Show III
Originally uploaded by the small cat club
Oh the macabre cuteness! It slays me with it’s vacuous round eyes and coy little curvy smile!
I came across this monster illustration by the small cat club … Read More...
Michelle of Abigail Michelle Embroidery has published a tute on SWAKembroidery.com that demos an ideal way to use mini motifs for machine embroidery. She says, “Just about any outfit I make or purchase can be extra special by embroidering on … Read More...
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at a mosaic but have been intimidated at grouting something really large, here’s your chance! Follow the free tutorial at the styrofoam crafts page and voila! Mosaic’d sea glass
,in a jiffy.
Felting is an ancient craft and it was not considered a popular crafts until the last few years ago. As this craft has grown in popularity more and more people are coming up with fascinating supplies for us to use … Read More...
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is an image I can totally relate to. The shop’s newsletter says, “Stitch this flexible female and mount it on a card for a friend on a New Year’s fitness … Read More...
Turn your old plastic (credit cards, packaging from toys) into a colorful picture frame or mirror mosaic. What a great way to use up some of that plastic that so often ends up in the garbage, while creating some fabulous … Read More...
Area Thrifty One has a great idea to use up some of your favorite fabric scraps. Turn them into a fabulous belt! Get the tutorial here.
Fabulous Fabric Beads: Create Custom Beads and Art Jewelry
by Kristal Wick
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1596680776
ISBN-13: 978-1596680777
I have to admit, I was intrigued when I saw this book, could you really make … Read More...
Sometimes a t-shirt is not just a t-shirt. CraftStylish shows how to make this ruffled bolero-style cardigan from a standard tee. Get the tutorial.
Have you ever wondered how to make a glass ice cream cone? I know I’ve lost sleep over it. Fret no more, Marcy Lamberson (Studio Marcy) just posted a great, free tutorial on her blog. You’ll need to know … Read More...
The SWAK Embroidery Blog has some great ideas for creating beautiful custom valentine cards. How about machine-embroidery on paper, like these beauties. Find out more (includes a link to a tute).
If you still want more check out these Machine … Read More...
The appearance of the word “zipper” in the notions list on a printed pattern is enough to send many a sewer into fits of anxiety. Too often, zippers end up uneven or puckered, but Sew Mama Sew! has a solution. Use … Read More...
I’m back from my skiing trip, and totally rejunvenated! We went skiing in the Rockies, as well as hiking and snow shoeing. Yes, I’m a bit sore, but that’s ok, it was a FABULOUS vacation. All of my brothers were … Read More...
Store bought brush cleaners cost $10 and up. Save yourself some money and follow the easy video tutorial by Enkore to make this cleaner at home.
Visit here for the video.
Store bought brush cleaners cost $10 and up. Save yourself some money and follow the easy video tutorial by Enkore to make this cleaner at home.
Visit here for the video.
Modular crochet is an incredible design technique. With only minimal crochet experience, almost anyone can create a garment that will fit anyone reasonably well using this technique. There are several books on this subject, some of which I’ve previously reviewed, … Read More...
Bead & Button is accepting submissions to Bead Dreams 2009. New this year is a glass lampwork category. Deadline for submissions is April 9, 2009. Mark your calendar, get to work and don’t miss out!
Robert MacDonald, Product Manager for CorelR Painter(TM) and CorelR Painter(TM) Essentials, will lead a session on hybrid scrapbooking at the Craft & Hobbyist Association (CHA) Winter 2009 Convention and Trade Show, in Anaheim, CA. The session, entitled “The Best of … Read More...
Three new releases from Sassafras Lass: Vintage Yummy , Anthem and Bungle Jungle
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