In honor of the abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock’s birthday, I found these wonderful handcrafted polymer clay buttons by Cassy Muronaka Design on etsy. Aren’t they fabulous?
Tutorial: Sew a purse from a fat quarter
Much of my fabric stash is in fat quarters, so I immediately perked up when I saw that We Wilsons had designed a sling purse that could be made from a fat quarter. Get the tutorial.
Free button-size embroidery designs
Check out these precious embroidery patterns available from Incy Wincy Stitches. The free designs are just perfect for embellishing a button or adding a hand-stitched touch to a greeting card. Get the patterns.
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Simple Glass Casting Demo
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Have you ever wondered about glass casting? Here is a quick video that walks you through the basics. They make it look so easy.
Let’s get this party started: At home
It’s fun to start thinking about all the great projects you are going to work on with your children. But before you add kids to the glue and glitter mix, you’ve got to organize your space.
Even though our house … Read More...
Direct from CHA-W: Jillibean Soup
It’s no secret that I love the products from Jillibean Soup, so I was happy when Sarah sent over these photos from the show!
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Giveaway: Minny Muu Mice
Bee Square blog is giving away a fat quarter set of Minny Muu Mice from Lecien. Be sure to enter before February 2! See Bee Square to enter.
Scrapbooking in The Bahamas
While walking the floor at CHA, Sarah and Dana met up with Keshia Pratt, who has opened the first scrapbook store in The Bahamas! The store is called The Scrapbook Cottage and is located in Nassau. Keshia, good luck with … Read More...
Feel the Luv Bug!
Hi Everyone:
Are you Excited yet for the Luv Bug Weekend?
Here’s the line up for the weekend! Loads of ideas, Valentine, [tag]Stamping[/tag] etc..
Friday Morning at 7 AM EST. The design team will be hosting a blog hop.
Your … Read More...
Feel the Luv Bug!
Hi Everyone:
Are you Excited yet for the Luv Bug Weekend?
Here’s the line up for the weekend! Loads of ideas, Valentine, [tag]Stamping[/tag] etc..
Friday Morning at 7 AM EST. The design team will be hosting a blog hop.
Your … Read More...
Chocolate lip balm tutorial
Mmmmm! Chocolate lip balm! Check out the tutorial on Instructables to make this chocolate honey lip balm.
Thrift Store Sweater Bag
Make yourself a bag as unique as you are, by restyling a thrifted sweater into an over-the-shoulder number.
Eco Artist Claudia Garzesi
Trash Planner!
Yes, we’re almost all the way through January, but some of us (cough*me*cough) still don’t have a planner we love ready and in use! Have no fear, because Apartment Therapy directs us to Green Upgrader for directions on how to … Read More...
A personalized heart giveaway From Rachel Grande of Think Outside the Box
Rachel of “Think Outside the Box” has generously offered to create one of her adorable hearts personalized just for you, the Craft Gossip Felting readers. Rachel is one the kindest and the friendliest people I’ve ever met. Again, this will … Read More...
Free fabric! Japanese fabric giveaway
Do you love all the Japanese fabric out on the market now? This and That from Japan is giving away three $25 gift certificates for fabric from their store. Go read the contest rules at The Crafty Crow. You … Read More...
Direct from CHA-W: Pink Paislee
As Valentine’s Day Approaches…
It’s all about the dishcloths! They’re fun, they’re fast to knit and who doesn’t need a dishcloth?
Be Mine, from DigKnitty
Toddle on over to DigKnitty’s site and see what else she’s … Read More...
Direct from CHA-W: American Crafts
Glass Artists Gallery: We’re all about glass…
This glass knob is evidence of what the Glass Artists Gallery holds. Knobs, sinks, tiles, wall art, sculpture, even furniture to name a few.
If you’re intrigued by glass and want more of it in your house, Glass Artists Gallery … Read More...