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Our Friends over at HHH Enterprises have put up some creepy cute pendant tutorials in the spirit of Halloween and Terrorific Tuesday Tutorials.
Created by designer Rebecca Hull, the first is an really realistic “Itsy Bitsy Spider” with web pendant, … Read More...
Get the patterns for these cheerful holiday ornaments free from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend … Read More...
Last night was the Project Runway Season Finale. Or Bravo show finale, as the show is said to be moving onto LifeTime television. Last night’s show featured the famed runway show at Bryant Park. If you watch the show then … Read More...
A necklace with attitude by demented designer Melissa J. Lee! Its a twist of a favorite halloween theme of vampires and I think its just brilliant. Not only do I LOVE the name, but the over all look of this … Read More...
Hurry on over to Yarn Forward to order your copy.
Yarn Forward issue 7 hits the shops on 8th October and will be available for sale at the Knitting and Stitching show at Alexandra Palace from 9th – 12th October. … Read More...
We will be giving away the December issue of PolymerCafe magazine
, and each issue thereafter. I received the December issue yesterday and will be reviewing it (today) before I put up for grabs Friday and from what I’ve seen, … Read More...
Since the theme for posts this month are all things dark, scary and halloweeny, I thought I’d post a couple of my own work that fits the bill. I love working with found objects and creating narrative pieces. Two pieces … Read More...
Tammy Powley from About.com:jewelrymaking shares her favorite beaded spider tutorial which she has made into earrings. I think these are REALLY adorable and would wear them year round! They work up quick so theres plenty of time to whip them … Read More...
I found these while scouring the internet for fun and funky Halloween glass art for you. RIP beads are on Whitney Street Studios glassartists.org page from back in 2004! So, you probably won’t find them on their web site but … Read More...
Funny, funny book! I loved it.
Not only is it a good read, but it has cool patterns in it too.
The authors, Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne start out with “Knitting Rules” among which are Rule #2: The more … Read More...
David Fisher has got a great tutorial for making making melt and pour soaps with Jello molds and muffin tins. It’s a great family project or for the weekend crafter wanting to learn basic soapmaking!
Go here for all the … Read More...
Leaves in a Whirl is a new quilt pattern from fusing maven Laura Wasilowski. The pattern comes not only with instructions but also with a DVD that shows “the fast construction process step-by-step.” Order it from the ARTFABRIK web … Read More...
Hi Everyone:
I’m always looking around for inspirations, even when shopping at Lowe’s or HD I’m always on the look out..
It has been a while since we went to the movies at least 2 months..When we got popcorn, it … Read More...
Rachel Biel Taibi of Rayela Art and Rayela’s Fiber Focus blog is starting a new adventure. She’s teaching two online quilting courses in November. The classes, Window to the World and Sew My Self, are four weeks (about 40 hours) … Read More...
Raise your chainsaw hand if you recognize this silhouette!
There’s nothing that screams “Halloween” quite like a jack o’ lantern carved with a horror movie character. The Domestic Scientist has taken this to a new level with her impressive carving… Read More...
Learn how to melt bottles in your kiln to make decorative home accessories. Whether it be a cheese platter, a spoon holder or wind chimes, fused bottles are sure to be a conversation piece…especially if you make them yourself! Decorate … Read More...
Mad Scientist Margot Potter is at it again, this time in her lab crafting up devilishly charming jewelry! Her “Runs with Scissors” bracelet “is a SCREAM! (pun intended!) and a fun project to make up quickly. Don’t hide this in … Read More...
Pottery Barn has some beautiful and modern hand hammered nickel bath accessories right now. They are elegant, textural and affordable!
