Scrapbook Paige is a family oriented, addictive “hidden object” game that is addictive for adults who like “find a word” style games. Overall I think it’s a great game to try and would be well worth considering for your kids … Read More...
Sculpted Glass Heads
I’ve always been intrigued by sculpture. Add to that my love of glass and I can’t get enough. See more stunning glass work by Kurt Carlson and Lynda Pownall-Carlson over on the Naples Open Studio Tour site. While there, scroll … Read More...
Hiromi, Felting Artist
I found KoboH’s Etsy shop and think her felting is amazing because she is able to achieve that totally matt professional look. Visit her shop and learn more about this felting artist!
Hiromi, this shop owner lives in North Bend, … Read More...
Fiber arts contests galore!
If you produce fiber arts of any genre, there’s an easy way to find out about upcoming competitions where you can enter your work. The Fiber Arts Calls for Entry blog, sponsored by Art, Craft, Design, Culture, is a … Read More...
Cupcake bath fizzy recipe
It seems like cupcake shaped bath bombs are popping up everywhere lately. The Crafty Chica shared a recipe recently for a cupcake bath fizzy.
You can find the recipe here. Some of the ingredients are perishable, so it’s probably … Read More...
Vintage Doily Produce Bags
Now that we’ve all got reusable shopping bags, crafty folks are upping the ante by making their own produce bags. These bags are a great way to transport your fruits and veggies to and from the farmer’s market or the … Read More...
Win a Vintage Octopus Necklace from Pulp Sushi
The {New New} York Etsy Street Team — an eclectic group of independent artists based in the New York City area — offers weekly give-aways of fabulous items hand-made by their talented members.
Through October 11, you can win … Read More...
Fun Spiral Pop up card!
Hi Everyone:
Create this fun pop up card from Cindy by [tag]stamping[/tag] a cute pumpkin 🙂
Instructions here
Have a great day,
Maggie
Spooky Necklace Halloween Inspiration
I LOVE this Spooky Halloween necklace!!! Created by Ceramic Artist Tari Sasser of Claybuttons.com who did a wonderful job creating the bone and skull beads for this Frightfully Cute necklace. I don’t know if it is for sale or sold, … Read More...
Make A Book Of Scraps!
Most of us have some piles of scrap paper laying around. Some can be an understatement for me, but you know what I mean. If you’re looking for a way to use up some of that paper and give yourself … Read More...
Glass Bat Fan Pull for Halloween
Just in time for Halloween I found a great fan pull made out of glass and in the shape of a bat. Not the cartoony black bats but the real thing. The fun thing about it is that it’s made … Read More...
I Can’t Believe I’ve Missed This!!
Nashua Painted Forest. I just love it! This is what the woods outside my window look like this time of year, my favorite time of year.
This is what Yarndex says:
“Painted Forest” by Nashua Handknits is a variegated yarn … Read More...
Red vs. Blue: Presidential Candidate Jewelry
No matter which side of the fence you’re on, DIYorDIE has you covered with hand-made political jewelry bearing the smiling mugs of the U.S. presidential hopefuls.
Wear the laser-cut wooden Obama lapel pin or the shrink-plastic McCain earrings with pride … Read More...
Yummy Cupcake Tote
This cute cupcake tote is edible-crafts-"inspired."
Free embroidery pattern: Bluebird
I think this must be a portrait of the Bluebird of Happiness because it sure makes me happy! Emily of The Floss Box designed this lovely embroidery pattern, and she’s sharing it on her blog. Doesn’t her stitched sample make … Read More...
Create this fun Card using your punch!
Hi Everyone:
This week we are going to concentrate on using your punch to do create fun elements..
Cindy Lawrence have some wonderful ideas on her blog on how to make those punches be more effective.
[tag]Stamping[/tag] a background and … Read More...
Learning to Scrap
How did you start scrapbooking? Was it at a friend’s house, did you attend a convention, or perhaps, sat in on a class in your local scrapbooking store? Most likely, if we are to believe the industry reports, you were … Read More...
Fi Fi Meets The Klips
This weekend I had the chance to use and abuse 2 pretty cool products.
First, the Fi Fi Bag. Here’s what the site says:
Carry Fi Fi one day and you will be hooked for life. Fill it with … Read More...
Learn Torchwork for Fusing in Portland, Oregon.
Learn how to make delicate components to add to your fusing by using a torch. The Aquila Glass School in Portland Oregon has class on October 20th. The above photo is taken from the blog of the teacher, The Garden … Read More...
Thrifting Old Sweaters For New Uses
Between the holidays coming up, crafting for charity and loved ones all year, and the economy here in America consistently on a downturn lately (or does it just feel like it?), I’ve been looking for unique ways to up-cycle found … Read More...