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Doublestitch, Designs for the Crochet Fashionista
by Erika and Monika Simmons
Published by Interweave Press, 2008, 128 pages, ISBN 978159668006630
Erika and Monika, identical twins, are young, beautiful, fashionable, and talented crochet entrepreneurs. Their crochet designs are fashion … Read More...
Functional and Stylish! I found a fun collection of buttons on Flickr this week. Buttons are simple to make and can be made using any techinque you already know.
Buttons can be created by piercing two or more holes, adding … Read More...
I had a request inquiring where to find some citronella candles for mosquitoes a couple days ago so sharing some of my finds.
Here’s a citronella candle offering a new slant on the garden gnome. I’m not sure what’s up … Read More...
I am currently redoing my studio. I have a day bed that definitely needs some sprucing up- so have been on the lookout for easy but cool throw pillows.
These modern pillows are just what I’ve been looking for. Easy … Read More...
Coming in 2009, from the creative folks behind Somerset Studio magazine, is GreenCraft magazine. According to the editor, the magazine will “feature articles and delicious photography of all kinds of art made from recycled materials.” Click on the GreenCraft image … Read More...
Hi everyone:
this is the type of bag when you receive you want to treasure forever! Create this fun double bag for any gift and occasions :
Party favors, weddings using your stashes, digital and stamping supplies 🙂
Instructions HERE… Read More...
Here’s another clever tutorial from the contributors at Cut Out + Keep: earware made from Barbie shoes. Step 1 states, “Steal a pair of shoes from a Barbie when she’s not looking.” Read the entire tutorial here, and then … Read More...
This knitting pattern is for this (look alike) Hello kitty
doll that I am sure your kitty enthused daughter, granddaughter or friend is going to love.
Click here for the FREE hello kitty knitting pattern.
It looks like our hello … Read More...
Hi Everybody:
Do you bbq’s showers, bdays and any other activities coming up?
Create a fun invitation using this beautiful card by patty, using your stash and stamping, even digital papers 🙂 YUM!
Instructions here
Have a great week,
Maggie… Read More...
I adore shoes! I also love embellishing shoes. I was being featured on a show on the DIY Network and the topic was Weddings. As I’m always the dressmaker, never the bride, I thought why not create a fun project … Read More...
At Pet Wicks Memorial they make custom candles with a picture of your cat or dog embedded onto the candle. It’s surrounded by pressed dried flowers for a beautiful effect.
You don’t necessarily have to wait until your pet is … Read More...
Erin crafts some fabulous things with huipils (pronounced wee-PEELS), which are traditional woven blouses worn by women in Guatemala. The huipil fabrics are inherently colorful and fun, which makes the upcycled works of art equally colorful. Here, Erin fashioned a … Read More...
Retro Knits:
Cool Vintage Patterns for Men, Women, and Children from the 1900s through the 1970s
by Kari Cornell ,Jean Lampe
ISBN-13: 978-0760329771
RRP $24.95Â
A fantastic selection of retro knits from the 1900’s through to the … Read More...
I adore all things French and am always inspired by the French way of living. A friend recently bought me a fabulous book called The French-Inspired Home by Kaari Meng. Meng is the owner of the Los Angeles based store … Read More...
FREE Thread heaven Giveaway from Wimblebees and The World of Cross Stitching
10 chances to win!
Check out the Great Value Grab Bags section of www.wimblebees.
com, where packs of assorted Pearl Cottons, fabric, beads & charms and Caron threads … Read More...
I found these outdoor candle holders at a neighbors today and bought them for a whole fifty cents each. It would have cost me much more to make them, although that’s half the fun. It appears that she simply glued … Read More...
 
 
Nicky’s new book, Fabulous Felted Bag
s, is a treasure chest of delightful bags to knit and felt. She pulled out all the stops when she designed the hand bags presented in this book. The bags range from … Read More...
I thought I’d share what I created this week for a wholesale order. Its a rainbow of cast resin bugs-over 60 in total. I love all the different colors that came out, like a flying rainbow! They will become pins … Read More...
Happy Memorial day weekend!
Alli create this beautiful purse card using Kim Hughes new stamps from Cornish Heritage stamps..
Instructions HERE
Have a great weekend, let us know what fun things you are doing this weekend?
Maggie
No, Monica Burnett has not hyjacked my blog! It’s just that I love the look of her website and wanted to share!
Monica has a great blog as well. Her crocheted designs just make me smile. Check out some of … Read More...
