Bottlecaps are showing up everywhere in recycled crafts, as seen in Loran Scruggs‘ handcrafted whistles. Made from beautiful vintage bottlecaps and tin scraps, the working whistles are both stylish and functional.
Weddings, Graduations, BBQ what do they have in common?
Hi Everybody:
This is the season when creating cards goes into high season outside of Xmas..
There’s so many people achieving their dreams and a graduation card is just the right finishing touch..
Weddings the same paper can be used … Read More...
The Great Outdoors
Last year my boyfriend (pictured) told me he was going to take a class called “Wilderness Travel Course” offered through the Sierra Club. It would involve a bunch of survival skills and a whole lot of camping and hiking. To … Read More...
Free chicken-scratch chart
There’s a revival going on: chicken-scratch embroidery. It’s not surprising to see this traditional embroidery technique on vintage aprons, but it’s making a comeback in children’s clothing and home decor, too. If you’d like to try … Read More...
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
My husband’s secretary has four sons and one granddaughter. She was so thrilled to finally get a girl! The ‘baby’ is now 15 months old. I have crocheted a number of things for her, including an afghan which is the … Read More...
Palm Wax Candles
Palm wax is obtained from the fruit from palm trees and is a renewable resource. Some palm trees are not sustainable if more forests are cut down to grow them so check your sources.
You can find some interesting information … Read More...
Pursuing
Pursuit is a great word. Will Smith in the Pursuit of Happyness had a wonderful quote ….
“It was right then that I started thinking about Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence and the part about our right … Read More...
Pursuing
Pursuit is a great word. Will Smith in the Pursuit of Happyness had a wonderful quote ….
“It was right then that I started thinking about Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence and the part about our right … Read More...
Upcycled Piggy Bank
Save on materials while you save your pennies. From time to time I like to head over to Novica for some out-of-the-box thinking from artisans from around the world, like this piggy bank made from a used aluminum bottle that’s … Read More...
Traveling in Style
As someone who has been bitten by the travel bug lately, I’m always on the look out for ways to improve my packing skills. I started out being one of those who travels super heavy with oodles of suitcases trailing … Read More...
Get punchy with Marilyn Bohn
I love the look of punchneedle embroidery. That snuggly, tiny-rug-like texture is so touchable and inviting. I somehow imagined that the technique would be difficult, but Marilyn Bohn has shown me just how wrong I was. Her video tutorial … Read More...
Chelise Stroud Hery – Living in the Land of Zne
NAME: Chelise Stroud Hery
COMPANY NAME: ZNE
WEBSITE: www.ZNEart.com
BLOG: http://Chelise.Typepad.com
CRAFT TOOL YOU CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT: My imagination.
FINISH THE SENTENCE: When I am not producing the ZNE ConvenZioNE, I am… spending time with my family or playing … Read More...
The Felted Garden
A reader recommended this shop “The Felted Garden” and I am so happy they did. The felting wearable and useable art are stunning creations by the shop owner Liz. Each scarf is a unique work of art as … Read More...
Plush You Gets the Scoop on Dreamlets
The fine folks at Plush You in their never ending quest to interview the very bestest plush artists in the whole wide world started July off with a bang. Meet the peeps behind Dreamlets (Let’s Dream backwards). Matt and Amy … Read More...
FREE (Stay)cation
What is a “stay”cation you might ask…..well, given the hike in gas prices, it may be a term many of us will become more familiar with…. A vacation in your own backyard.
One of my friends, Julie Ann Shahin, … Read More...
Freedom to Scrap
I was thinking about some Red, White, and Blue post to commemorate the 4th of July (America’s Independence Day) when something occurred to me…. not everyone who reads this blog is from the U.S. AND, such is the shame, do … Read More...
Interview with Meredith Host: ceramics, zombies and candy..oh my!
Many of you may have read my previous blog post about the cool zombie themed items by Folded Pigs on Etsy. Well, the artist Meredith Host was very nice to give us a full interview about her love of ceramic … Read More...
Patriotic 4th Of July Knit Patterns
In honor of Independence Day it seems only fitting to post 4 pictures of July 4th inspired knits (ok, Patriotism is a year-roung gig, but work with me here!).
1. Dave Cole’s American flag installation piece entitled “The … Read More...
Cookie Cutter Floating Candles
I got the cookie cutter candle idea from Martha Stuart’s website. I had some heart and star cookie cutters so proceeded to tape them to a tray I had handy since I didn’t have foil.
I didn’t use enough … Read More...
Sweater Picnic Blanket
Put those old winter sweaters to summer use by upcycling sweaters into a picnic blanket perfect for the Fourth of July or any lazy summer day. Designer Vickie Howell (also one of our own CraftGossip editors) offers a tutorial … Read More...