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...
Paperific Melbourne Fair
Melbourne Paperific Dates: 17th, – 19th October 2008
Several exhibitors at Paperific Expos have Make and Take tables on their stands. Here you can sit and make a quick project free of charge.
Make and Takes introduce you to products … Read More...
Soapylove soap pops
Yesterday I received a sample of a delightful Soapylove Ghastly Ghost soap pop, just in time for Halloween. The licorice-scented soap pop has embedded glow in the dark ghosts and is absolutely adorable! After a short exposure to the sun, … Read More...
BeadWitched Earring Tutorial
Another great Halloween jewelry project – Check out this ADORABLE halloween project from Beading Daily! I love witchy stuff, and will be making a pair of these for myself.
Show your love of Halloween with these cute beaded witch earrings. … Read More...
Needle Felted Pumpkin tutorial on Gourmet Felting
I found this needle felted Pumpkin tutorial on Gourmet Felting. It gives you a visual of each step of the felting process and suggested materials. The Gourmet Felted is also selling this Pumpkin Kit in her ETSY Shop listed below. … Read More...
Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design
Since I have reinvigorated my love for old Hollywood Glamour, I just got this book- Dressed: a Century of Hollywood Costume Design by Deborah Nadoolman Landis. Landis is a Hollywood Costumer whose credits include The Blues Brothers and Raiders of … Read More...
Valerie Adams Fused Glass
Fused glass isn’t just for plates and jewelry. Check out Valerie Adams Glass. Funky birds and cats appear to be a versatile decoration. Perhaps plant sticks? Sun Catchers? Drink stirs? Whatever you use them for, they’ll add a splash … Read More...
C’mon, Join the (Cupcake) Club
Join the "Hello, Cupcake!" club and face their monthly challenges.
What’s Your Story?
Today I watched my children sit at the feet of an amazing storyteller. He had their undivided attention and you could almost see the drool from their slack-jawed bliss. Each and every child hung on his every word. The yarn … Read More...
It’s the Fiskateers!
I was looking around on the Internet to find a pattern for a sewn picture frame, when I stumbled upon the Fisk-a-teers. I’m not quite sure what the deal is- although they are toted as “Craft Ambassadors”, their blog … Read More...
Halloween Jewelry by Lori Anderson
Here is more gorgeous halloween jewelry for you to drool over, this time from artist Lori Anderson.
I LOVE this Wicked Bracelet. The little Wicked Witch bead is to die for! Her ‘Boo’ bracelet has already sold out, … Read More...
Daniel Campbell Painted Glass
The Lazy Daisy blog highlights the painted glass works of Daniel Campbell in the UK. With his use of bright, vibrant colors I can see why people would be standing in line to commission his pieces.
Tips: Machine embroidery on knits
Tiffanie‘s recent post on Sewforless.com‘s blog will have machine embroiderers bookmarking like crazy. She offers excellent tips (clearly based on personal experience) for embroidering on knits. Take a look.
Looking for more Machine Embroidery patterns and files? … Read More...
Free pattern: Farmgirl Sues
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing this embroidery pattern for a couple of classic Sunbonnet Sues feeding their hen and chicks. Too cute! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been … Read More...
Love That Crochet Doily – 5 Patterns
I guess this might be an age-related love affair as I gave no thought to the beauty of doilies when I was younger, but I am now quite enamored with them and have crocheted quite a few. I have even … Read More...
Bazzar Bizzare Cleveland Winter Show
Mark your calendars! Buy DIY for the holidays and support local artists! Bazaar Bizarre, Cleveland’s fabulous original indie craft show takes place Saturday, December 13th from 12 – 9 p.m., and Sunday, December 14th from 12 – 6 p.m.… Read More...
Halloween Pendants by Kabi Design
From the Craft Gossip Flickr Group I found Kabi Design and her wonderful Halloween Pendants! I LOVE this pumpkin one!
And this beaded spider is amazing, isn’t it?! I’d love a bunch of them as pins, crawling up my jacket!!!… Read More...
I Want My Knitting Daily TV!!
Hosts Eunny Jang, Kim Werker, Liz Gipson, and Shay Pendray of the Knitting Daily crew are busily assembling, knitting and taping their 2nd season of Knitting Daily TV.
The Emmy Award Winning (well, among knitters anyway) 1st season is available … Read More...
Glass Art and Bead Festival in Hawaii
Do you need a reason to go to Hawaii? Does one ever need a reason to go to Hawaii? Start planning now for the SoftFlex Glass Art and Bead Festival. March 6-8 at the Ward Warehouse in Honolulu. Be … Read More...
Easy Bake for the New Millennium
I wish I was ten again so I could get the “Cupcake Maker” by Girl Gourmet. This dandy little kit, that includes microwaveable cupcake mix, decorates cute cupcakes with the pull of a lever. They even offer refills, cupcake displays … Read More...