Darlene BruceHip projects for knitters who want to take it to the next level
I have not read Stylish Handbag and Accessory Patterns to Knit and Felt but the reviews on Amazon praise this book. Right after I … Read More...
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by Linda Lanese
Darlene BruceHip projects for knitters who want to take it to the next level
I have not read Stylish Handbag and Accessory Patterns to Knit and Felt but the reviews on Amazon praise this book. Right after I … Read More...
This week, we are blessed to have Cynthia Thornton and Greg Ogden owners of Green Girl Studios grant us the jewelry artist interview.
Green Girl Studios has beautiful silver and lead free pewter beads, pendants, clasps and more on their … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
As I browsed through Amazon books on felting and I see that there are many felting books coming to market but yet to be released, but we can pre-order at a discounted price.  Check out the … Read More...
by SandraW
At Candle Wonder I found this cute musical barbie candle. There are lots of people mad over barbies. I remember playing with them myself but some grow up and still collect them. There are some real retro ones out there … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
The artist, Amber who creates these delightful head bands lives in Homer, Alaska where I am sure you would get plenty of use out of them. She tells use from her ETSY shop; “The Warm and Cozy Felted … Read More...
by Jamie
With the holidays being here, I often think of ways to give back to our community and the Snuggles Project is a great way to give back to the homeless animals out there who need a little bit of warmth! … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Jenni tells it all, so I don’t have to put much efforts into this article. I can say that these cute “Outsiders” and something to see, so take a look at her blog, ETSY shop and … Read More...
Ok, so maybe sheep and goats should not be reffered to as “Walking Yarn” but anyone addicted to yarns will know how I feel.
Dreamend of owning your own yarn supply? But Don’t have room for some “Walking Yarn” in … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Looking over all the felting books on the market I came across this book Felt to Stitch, by: Sheila Smith (available at Amazon) and began to read all the reviews by people that had purchased it. I was so impressed … Read More...
by SandraW
Kapula candles began in the sixties and Ilse Appelgryn’s aunt and mother used Wedgewood and Delft porcelain designs initially for inspiration.
As they expanded and grew more daring, designs used for these Kapula candles began including bright geometric patterns, camouflage … Read More...
by Jamie
Lisa of Ity-Bity Bags has a sale on her Etsy Shop! If you buy two of her adorable bags you get one for free! Lisa is a 27 yr old artist/mom who loves camping, chocolate, and Ingmar Bergman movies. … Read More...
Recycled Leftovers Part 2
Here are a few more ideas to clean out those closets.
Sweaters
·        Shrunken wool—Here’s something you once may have cried about, but can now rejoice over. That … Read More...
by Jamie
Tiny Warbler is a charming Etsy shop run by Vancouver artist Kate, enjoys making things by hand.
By day she is a freelance photographer’s assistant and by night a maker of these soft and whimsical animals. Her hand stitched details … Read More...
by Laura Nixon
According to [tag]Wikipedia[/tag], [tag]Amigurumi[/tag] is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small animals or anthropomorphic creatures. Amigurumi are typically cute animals (such as bears, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc.), but can include inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features. Amigurumi … Read More...
by SandraW
I found out about Candle Country through the Facebook group Canadian Candle Makers and the People Who Love Them.
Candle Country makes the most realistic and delicious looking bakery candles. These donuts look good enough to eat! They also create … Read More...
Embroidables have released their latest designs
for machine embroidery with a very cute birthday collection and diva animals.
by SandraW
The name Dirt Candles was inspired by the origin of all things natural and candle ingredients are from natural sources such as organically grown American soybeans, essential oils and recycled glass and paper.
Some of the many celebs that dig … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Check out Jenni’s shop, she has many adorable friends waiting for you to give them a home!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5057136
Jenni’s philosophy:
I guess I’m what you’d call a “self-taught” artist. While I do have a great appreciation and respect for taking … Read More...
by Laura Nixon
I love [tag]Knitters Review[/tag] yarn profiles. The reviews always tell me what I want to know about a yarn without prejudice. This time the review is written about [tag]O Balance Yarn[/tag] from [tag]Vermont Organic Fiber Company[/tag].
Vermont Organic Fiber … Read More...
by Jodi
Body powder is a great way to keep cool in the hotter months! But did you know that the talcum used in many commercial powders has been shown to cause tumors in lab animals ? This talc-free recipe is a … Read More...