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...
Etsy find: Mimi Kirchner
Mimi Kirchner has an Etsy shop! Yea! Did everyone but me already know that?
Mimi is a doll-making goddess. While I love every single thing she makes, I’m especially in love with her grandmother and fairy-grandmother dolls, like the … Read More...
There comes a time……
Hi Everyone:
When you are in a rush and need to create a quick card.. quick doesn’t have to be boring….
I created this card in less than 5 mtes, by stamping the sentiments and punching the butterflies..
There are … Read More...
Interview with The ScrabbleGal
Laura L., The ScrabbleGal specializes in teaching how to create unique Scrabble accessories and custom photo jewelry through her line of E-books and step-by-step tutorials.
Tell us about your work. What kind of things do you make?
Tiles with style! … Read More...
Familiar Faces
Part 3 of CHA Thoughts
In addition to hanging out with our very own Jennifer Perkins over at the Duncan booth at CHA, I was geeked about some new things Duncan had hanging there on the wall….Crafty Chica was … Read More...
Familiar Faces
Part 3 of CHA Thoughts
In addition to hanging out with our very own Jennifer Perkins over at the Duncan booth at CHA, I was geeked about some new things Duncan had hanging there on the wall….Crafty Chica was … Read More...
Postage Stamp Earrings
I love the idea of recycling postage stamps — artwork in miniature — into earrings. The fact that I’m a Frank Lloyd Wright fan doesn’t hurt, either. C.D. Childs offers a number of vintage postage stamp jewelry items, each … Read More...
Who’s got the button?
As you have probably guessed by now, I adore buttons! I think they are just one of the most interesting notions that go into sewing.
Ruth from Buttons and Such commented on a post that she too makes buttons. And … Read More...
Beeswax candles with kids
Beeswax tapered candles are beautiful, they smell sweet and they’re easy to make. Our 12 year olds enjoyed
rolling these up and because they’re so sticky you can seal the rolled line together easily.
All we did was cut one … Read More...
DIY Uprising
Part 2 of CHA thoughts….
I think my first post alluded to the fact that folks are using scrapbooking materials in untraditional ways and well, making them their own. My friend Sarah Moore has a wonderful site called Craft Critique… Read More...