Tammy Powley is a prolific author, blogger extraordinaire and did I mention amazing jewelry designer. In this interview Tammy and I chat about her latest book Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry, Bead Bloggers, her position as editor at … Read More...
Happy Dad’s Day!
I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad in Seattle! It was him who bought me my first sewing machine (that I still have, I might add!) Thanks Daddy!!
Father’s always seem so harder … Read More...
Dadcando
In honor of Father’s Day, I must mention Dadcando, a site dedicated to fathers and kids making things together. A detailed tutorial for this pretty butterfly, created with old wrapping paper, is available for download. Also in the recycled … Read More...
New Built By Wendy
I am SOO excited to report that the fabulous Wendy Mullins has come out with some fantastic new patterns for Simplicity.
These super stylish new pieces are for knits. Ah- but working with knit fabrics can be a bit of … Read More...
Felting Tutorials at Home Work
The blog, titled “Home Work” is kept by Leah and she has an ETSY shop called “Spider Felt”. Leah has some wonderful FREE felting tutorials that I think that you will all want to see and try. She uses several … Read More...
Recycled Artist Harriete Estel Berman
One glance at the works of art — and accompanying prices — at harriete-estel-berman.info and you’ll see that the creative pieces lean toward art rather than craft. But many of Harriete’s techniques and outcomes are found in the recycled crafts … Read More...
The Joys of Cupcakes
Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Especially when paired with Sewing!
Made by Simplicity, pattern #2990 features a number of whimsical pincushions. From a vintage shoe, to the cupcake, these pincushions have to rank up there with the positively most adorable sewing … Read More...
Strawberry Heaven
Mmm Strawberries and cream or better still strawberries and Chocolate… This post is dedicated to my little red friend the “Strawberry”
You can literally eat, live and bath with strawberries. Here is a quick Strawberry Bubble Bath recipe to tempt … Read More...
Make a Leather Watchband for Fathers Day
Watches do fall under the catagory of jewelry for both men and women- so suprise your dad or the Dad in your life with some custom, one of a kind, hand crafted leather watchbands. Its easy, as our friends over … Read More...
Make a seashell gel candle
This is a gel candle I made with seashell embeds. They’re attractive and easy to create. All you need is the gel made specifically for candles, wicks, a thermometer, seashells, dye if desired, a double boiler and a glass container.… Read More...
Gifts for Dad: Etsy Finds
I think it would be great to get dad some unique jewelry for father’s day. If your dad tends toward the unusual get him this unique OctopusMe Suction Cup Ring from OctopusMe.
Or if dad is a music fan. Check … Read More...
View Stick
When I was given the View Stick a couple of years back to try out, I passed it along to my mom thinking that it would be the perfect aid for her to read the fine print of knitting patterns. … Read More...
Create this fun mug for DAD!
Hi Everyone:
Father’s day is coming soon…create this fun mug for Dad!
Instructions here
Have a great day!
Maggie
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, and Embellishments? then check out these Father’s day designs on A Cherry On … Read More...
Atlanta Expo
2008 Duluth/Atlanta
July 11 & 12, 2008
Gwinnett Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, Georgia 30097
Online Pre-Registration will open
Friday, April 25, 2008 at 8:00am EST
Pre-Reg is OpenClick Here!
Japanese Felting Books
I have been seeing these adorable Japanese Felting books
all over the web on different blogs and they seem to be in demand in crafting circles. It appears from the people that use them that you do not need to … Read More...
The Handmade Button
I have always collected buttons. I adore vintage ones made of mother of pearl in unique shapes- they are my favorite!
I found a bunch of fun websites that sell handmade buttons. From gorgeous European glass to tiny garden themed … Read More...
Recycled Coffee Sleeve
The next time you crave a take-out coffee, come prepared with your own stylish coffee sleeve — recycled from a sweater, of course. Head on over to East Coast Kitsch for a sampling of colorful ideas from Jane Murphy, or … Read More...
Inspiration: embroidered softies
I’m fascinated and charmed by Day of the Dead paraphernalia, so I was totally arrested in my blog-hopping by this image of sugar-skull softies designed and embroidered by Alicia Traveria. If you’re not content to enjoy her images and … Read More...
Modern Sewing
I am always on the lookout for fun new sewing pattern resources. I just happened upon Modern Sewing. This site has some interesting sewing patterns available and they are free! From a corset to panties, to men’s jackets … Read More...
Sweater Pennant Swag
What a fun idea for homemade (and completely recycled!) party decorations: recycled sweater and T-shirt pennant garland. Fun in the Making provides the detailed instructions and pretty pictures you need to make a good party a GREAT party.
Looking for … Read More...