Roger and Pam Davidson of Oro Valley, Arizona are fabricating four stained glass windows at the request of their son who is currently serving in Iraq. Read the full story here.
Light Up Firefly Baby Booties Project
Craft readers Ana Pires and Joao Silva came up with this absolutely dazzling baby bootie project. Using LED, these sewn booties actually light up! I can’t think of a cooler (or more electric!) gift for a little one.
Recycling Wedding Invitations
Thanks to reader Melissa, I now have a great idea for reusing all those leftover invites I’ll have, both from the test invites we’ve ordered and the ones we’ll have from addressing them all. What a great way to … Read More...
Envelope Books
From Martha Stewart’s Daily Orgainizing tip e-mail, this is a great way to reuse all those envelopes that come filled with holiday goodness during the Christmas season. Turn them into an envelope book, and store some of your treasures … Read More...
Liquid soap cover
Deb Babcock makes this lovely liquid soap dispenser holder. Made of porcelain and impressed with vintage lace, this holder is a great cover up for plastic soap dispensers.
A HECK OF A YARN
I saw this book (new to me) at the library and decided to check it out even ‘tho it is entitled, “The Knitter’s Book of Yarn“. I don’t usually bother to peruse books about knitting. But, since crocheters … Read More...
Work some art into your vacation.
What better way to relax than to work an artsy workshop into your vacation plans? I’m not talking about traveling just to take a workshop, but working some type of art making into your regularly-scheduled vacation.
Follow Jay and Carissa’s … Read More...
Yoga Mat Bag Part 2
After posting about how to make a yoga mat bag, I decided to take my own advice and make one for myself!
I used the Craftbits.com yoga project and just added a pocket with a heart applique and 2″ … Read More...
Free chart: Xmas Mouse
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is a plumptious little Christmas mouse designed by Karen Brittan. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these … Read More...
Solid shampoo recipe
The Soap Kitchen has a very detailed recipe for a solid shampoo for cold process soap makers.
Please visit their site for all the details!
Free chart: Bargello ornament
Judy has posted a free chart for another gorgeous bargello ornament on FREEBIES, etc.! blog. Go get it!
Bargello embroidery patterns are a type of needlework that uses colorful vertical and horizontal lines to create complex designs. The technique … Read More...
Nashua Handknits Free Pattern of the Month!
The free download pattern for this month is
a favorite pullover from Nashua Handknit’s
first season, Fall 2005. Designed by Kristin
Nicholas, the embellished pullover is just the
right combination of cables and color. Knit
in Julia (of course), there … Read More...
Hand Drawn Halloween Pendant Tutorial
Regina at Creative Kismet Blog has a great photo tutorial on her hand drawn pendants. Utilizing vintage paper, wooden shapes, waterproof ink and her drawing skills she
Looking for more Halloween themed Earrings? Check these out on Etsy.
Flowers that won’t set off your allergies.
Fresh from the glass and metal garden of Scott and Shannon Johnson come these beautiful bouquets. Guaranteed never to die and need minimal care. Perfect for those of us with less than green thumbs!
TipNuts for Sewing
I just came across this marvelous resource! Tipnut.com has a whole lotta lotta info on everything. But man o’ man do they have some great tips for sewers! My fave tidbit is: 50 Tips For Sewing – A Collection … Read More...
Halloween Uses For Baby Food Jars
Now that we’ve all admitted our large collections of baby food jars, here’s a great Halloween tutorial for making some adorable votive holders. Your supplies are simply Mod Podge, some orange/white streamers, construction paper, and a brush or sponge. Follow … Read More...
My Felted Snowman!
I knitted my snowman from a Pirate pattern designed by Amy Gaines whom has many delightful patterns in her ETSY Purl.Etsy.com shop where I purchased ny pattern. I had already decorated for Halloween, so I decided to make a snowman
… Read More...Halloween Cupcake Topper Charm Bracelet
I absolutely LOVE this bracelet made from vintage cupcake toppers! Created by artist Arbutus Hunter, this kit was available last year so you may need to contact her if you want to buy one. Its a good inspiration photo … Read More...
Timeless Template
Hi Everyone:
Do you have a blog or a particular person you turn to when you need inspiration?
I know you guy’s know who mine’s are cause they are the one I feature on a reg basis from Lauren to … Read More...
Halloween Inspiration: Skully Necklace
Cyndi Lavin from Jewelry and Beading.com shows how she made an adorable Skully lampwork bead into a centerpiece pendant, then shows how she made a necklace with it. The adorable Skully lampwork bead was made by glass artist Cindy … Read More...