One day at CHA last week I sported one of my Monica Burnett head bands and I have never had to write a website down so many times. Everyone adored the headband and wanted to touch it, ask questions about … Read More...
Giveaway: Christmas sampler pattern
Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches is giving away three copies of her newest sampler pattern, Twelve Red Robins. To get into the running for the random drawing, comment on the post on Natalie’s blog by Wednesday, July 30.
Looking for … Read More...
Winter Twilight Mitts
Interweave is currently offering a free, downloadable pattern for Laura Rintala’s AWESOME Twilight Mitts. I don’t usually like Fair Isle patterns, but this one is goth-y and gorgeous! Get yours now to prevent a winter of discontent. 🙂
Scented Palm Wax Candle Experiment
Ok, I think palm wax might be my favorite wax yet, which is too bad because it costs almost twice as much as paraffin or soy.
Either that or I’m just getting better at this. I didn’t add any additives, … Read More...
Do It Yourself Fluffies – Sewing Pattern
Mariska Vos-Bolman, is the super talented designer behind the plush toy line Fluffels. They are absolutely adorable little plush dolls in wacky shapes and colors.
But in addition to ready made toys, she has also created DIY Fluffies. They … Read More...
Drop Designs, Felting, Crochet, knitting
I ran across this awesome site Drop Designs, that offers so many knit and crochet patterns in several different languages and you will want to try some of these very cool patterns. When opening the site, selects your country and … Read More...
Embroidery that makes you laugh
Average Jane Crafter often makes me smile and sometimes makes me laugh right out loud. This time, she caught me off guard with her observation about the cover of The Cure’s latest single, Sleep When I’m Dead. I’m not telling … Read More...
Mini Albums
I have a confession…I love Mini Albums. I love the fact that they are quick and easy and force folks to keep to the point and not over think things. Having less space to work with, gives us the opportunity … Read More...
Vinyl Record Headband
You’ve likely seen old vinyl LPs upcycled into fashionable cuffs and contemporary bowls. Now make a matching headband using the same melting-and-molding techniques. Head on over to Craftbits for an easy step-by-step tutorial.
[tags]headband, hair, vinyl, LP, record, Craftbits[/tags]
Create colorful chunk candles
If you have a few wax bits around that you don’t know what to do with, try recycling them into a beautiful chunk candle!
If you don’t, you can still make your own chunks. Just pour some colored wax onto … Read More...
First Samples
As a sewing instructor in Los Angeles, I am always on the lookout for other sewing classes around the country. I love to know that there are others like me who adore sewing and want to share this fabulous skill … Read More...
New Felting Pen from Clover
There is a new felting pen out by Clover and our Funky Felter has given it her seal of approval. I know that I am going to check it out. I found it at “Create for Less” for $11.74 plus … Read More...
Chickpeas, Burp Cloths and Babies
I was talking to a pregnant friend the other day and she was filling me in on the goings on of stuff that happens when you have a baby. When you have a doggie as a child like I do, … Read More...
The joy of Music! CD Holder
Hi Everyone:
I never scrapped with music on until I joined a swap where everyone was talking about creating an art piece to a music you like and see how it inspire you..
Since then I’ve created several types of … Read More...
Trends vs. Fads and Home Sweet Home
Fads are things that are around for a season or two, trends on the other hand, can define a generation….RayBan sunglasses, rolled peg-legged jeans, and big, overly highlighted, teased, hair…. can we say 1980’s. Catch my meaning here? I remember … Read More...
Trends vs. Fads and Home Sweet Home
Fads are things that are around for a season or two, trends on the other hand, can define a generation….RayBan sunglasses, rolled peg-legged jeans, and big, overly highlighted, teased, hair…. can we say 1980’s. Catch my meaning here? I remember … Read More...
Craft Sanity – The Craftiest Podcast in Town!
A name that came up often while I was away at CHA was Craft Sanity. Time and time again people mentioned how fun and cute the interviews Jennifer conducts are. I can’t wait to tune into the podcasts and … Read More...
Steampunk Ring
Sylvia Anderson‘s steampunk ring is a hands-down portable conversation starter. Made with an antique watch movement — including interesting embedded jewels — this particular ring is adjustable to nearly any ring size. While the gears may not help tell … Read More...
Anne Belgrave UK Felting Artist, Teacher and Author!
This posting relates to one of the books I wrote about yesterday “How to Make Felt” from the online shop “Create for Less”. This post is about the author of “How to Make Felt”. Anne is a Sculptural Felting Artist … Read More...
HOOK REVIEW – FINALE
There are a gazillion different crochet hooks available – although not all have been available at all times.
Bone Crochet Hooks.
Baleen, ivory, and bone hooks can now be found only in places that sell antiques. And, buyers must beware … Read More...