These are the most incredible creations in felt I have seen created by tobiah p. mundt of Under the Licorice Tree. You have got to see these outstanding umbrella bats and the Blow Fish and there are also pictorial tutorials … Read More...
Egg Molds for Your Bento Box
Fun egg shapers for your bento box.
Vogue Knitting Has A Stitch Library!
Eye of Newt Necklace
Another great Halloween inspiration necklace, this time from Melissa J. Lee. She created a creepy cool Eye of Newt necklace, using her own handcrafted pendant and a lampwork bead she had. Its a really cool piece and perfect for … Read More...
Free chart: Simple joys
Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) of At the Honeysuckle Tree blog is sharing this sweet seasonal design. Get the chart.
PUT THIS ONE ON YOUR WISH LIST….first in a series of “gimme’s”
We all need to be thinking about goodies to put on our Wish List. You know – that list you put on the refrigerator door so everyone who is supposed to give you a gift will know what you want, … Read More...
Free, original stained glass patterns.
Check out freestainedglassdesign.com and download unique, patterns for stained glass or submit one of your own. I browsed around and found some really great designs. I’m confident that you will too!
Crystal Web Collar Tutorial
Sparkly Mad Scientist Margot Potter is up to her armpits in all things glitzy. This week she dazzles us with a fantastic Halloween necklace that is a sparkling cobweb complete with tiny spider. Although if you have arachnophobia, you can … Read More...
Linda Woods and Karen Dinino
I truly live a charmed life. I have absolutely crazy amazingly talented friends! I have never met Linda or Karen in person yet, both of these two talented gals have influenced my own art and perspective in truly profound ways. … Read More...
Linda Woods and Karen Dinino
I truly live a charmed life. I have absolutely crazy amazingly talented friends! I have never met Linda or Karen in person yet, both of these two talented gals have influenced my own art and perspective in truly profound ways. … Read More...
No Mold Polymer Clay Skull Beads
Creative Kismet is at it again with an adorable polymer clay skull bead tutorial. You don’t need a mold, each one comes out slightly different and they all have their own personality.
Signature Needles – The New Kids on the Block
To test these, I ordered a size 5, stilletto tip, with the bell cap, 7″. As a straight needle user I do like them.
I like the length which may be why the ends don’t seem so unbalanced to me. … Read More...
Recycled Wine Cork Cork-Boards
I love reusing items from your everyday world. This Wine corks board is made using corks from your wine parties, showcasing your love of a fine glass of merlot. (source)
And more catch-up
Goodness! I hate it that so many giveaways and other juicy bits slipped by while my blog reader had amnesia. But there are some posts with info that doesn’t go out of style in a month. Like these:
(1) CC… Read More...
Needlework Inspiration
Nuno Felting by Enee Fabric Designs
Do you want gorgeous fashion accessories by a designer but runway prices are out of your league? Browse through Enee Fabric Designs they are amazing and you will want several for yourself and as gifts. Enee creates Nuno felting that … Read More...
Craft Events
Is there a craft event we should know about that is taking place in your area?
If you know of a crafty craft event that would interest our readers then make sure you drop us a line and let us … Read More...
Officially The Coolest Free Baby Sweater Pattern On The Net!
The sweater is knit in two pieces. The main piece is knit up the back and down the front. A detachable front panel is knit with buttonholes on both sides. Alternate panels could be knit to accommodate holidays, whims, or … Read More...
Green tea bath bags
Not only are these green tea bath bags are easy to make, but green tea is great for the skin, as the the polyphenols in green tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
1 cup Green tea leaves
1/4 cup Lavender buds
1/8 … Read More...
Mmm…Bacon 5 Interesting Bacon Recipes
All kinds of crafty ideas for your bacon.