How cute is this? And as fast as dishcloths knit up, you have time to do quite a few of them. Add to a basket with some wine, bubble bath and some chocolate and you’re good to go.
This free … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – I *Heart* Dishcloths!
How cute is this? And as fast as dishcloths knit up, you have time to do quite a few of them. Add to a basket with some wine, bubble bath and some chocolate … Read More...
CHA Sneak Peek – American Crafts
American Crafts has a ton of new releases! Check out Craft Fair, Character and their new Stamping line. See the other releases as well as designs by the inhouse team on the American Crafts blog
CHA Sneak Peek – Maya Road
The Maya Road Sneak Peek Week has begun! First up some adorable chipboard albums! See more photos and also what the Design team has done with these albums here. They are also having giveaways leading up to CHA!
Valentine’s Sachets
I know, I know. The new year has just begun, and already I’m posting Valentine’s Day items? But if you do the math, you’ve got little more than a month to get some items put together for the ones you … Read More...
Charlie Harper Notepads
These bite-sized notebooks are the perfect way to use some of your more graphic papers and postcards. Paper and Stitch made them from cards nabbed at Old Navy, but you can follow this easy pattern to make add-on presents for … Read More...
Free valentine embroidery patterns
Those stitchin sisters at Sibling Craftery are spoiling us with free treats. Go grab this tasty set of valentine patterns to lend your valentine gifting some zip! Get the patterns.
Laurie Sharp’s Wool Pets
I am so thrilled that I ran across Laurie Sharp’s Wool Pets on Flickr. Not only does Laurie do amazing felting, but she carries a whole array of felting supplies and felting kits in her ETSY shop. Her blog “Wool … Read More...
Tin-punch Sue from CC
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses is sharing another Sunbonnet Sue, and this one is suitable for tin punch or candlewicking! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the late 19th … Read More...
Sentimental Heart
Originally uploaded by Laureleee
We’re looking around the polymer clay community for hearts this week, in preparation for that big love fest known as Valentine’s Day that is coming up next month!
This lovely heart comes to us … Read More...
Borosilicate glass beads.
More glass beads today. These are made of borosilicate glass by Stoney Marie and can be found once again, on Etsy. That place sure is picking up to be the go to place for handcrafted goods, isn’t it?
Boro beads … Read More...
CHA Sneak Peek – Prima
CHA Sneak Peek – Chatterbox
Download the complete catalog from Melody Ross’s Blog
Forget sock monkeys let’s do sock MONSTERS!
Jorgo
Originally uploaded by Swiedebie
I have to admit it *prepares to duck* I don’t like sock monkeys all that much. I KNOW! But they’re so cute, everyone loves a sock money.
But could you really truly in your heart … Read More...
Baby Cables Pattern… Because It’s Red!
Because it’s red! That’s my excuse for a St. Valentine’s Day project.. But hey, who needs an excuse for a free pattern? This really cute FREE sweater pattern is from Creative Knitting’s Free E-Newsletter.
Creative Knitting’s e-newsletter comes out once … Read More...
Scrapbooking Blog of the Week
I recently discovered Jan’s blog, and with everyone’s thoughts turning to living a greener lifestyle as well as saving money, it’s a perfect feature for the week.
Jan says ” A few times each week, I will post my “greening” … Read More...
Tutorial: Taking in the waist on a pair of jeans
***Editor’s note*** The link posted in this article is no longer active. You can find a similar tutorial at eHow: How to Take in the Waist on a Pair of Blue Jeans
I was a happy girl today when I … Read More...
Brightly colored lampwork beads on Etsy.
Colorful glass lampwork beads are the item of the day. In these cold days of winter, Chestnut Ridge Designs on Etsy sure can help you bead the doldrums. What great layering of color in this set, don’t you think?
NATURE INSPIRED CROCHET
I ran across this flikr.com account that has oodles of wonderful pictures, most of which are nature inspired. This artist has posted her own and the work of others. I love rocks and have wrapped some with wire and beads … Read More...
Jungle Warrior
Jungle Warrior
Originally uploaded by Tangerine Sunshine
What a great way to use some pieces from old comic books! This great necklace takes a piece of kitchy history and lets you wear some super power around your neck!