Cat Bishop a.k.a. Artsy personifies (or puppifies, in this case) everyday objects with funky assemblage works, including Scottie (shown) made from a vintage xylophone toy, a 50s alarm clock and French tart tins. Check out her Etsy shop for more … Read More...
Knitting Poetry – Winding Wool
Winding Wool
by Robert Service
She’d bring to me a skein of wool
And beg me to hold out my hands;
so on my pipe I cease to pull
And watch her twine the shining strands
Into a ball so … Read More...
A Little Bird Told Me – Crafty Links
Suspended Flight Necklace by SingingSky
Join me each Sunday for a crafty link round up from some very talented designers. I’ll also feature a favorite polymer clay creation from Etsy or Flickr, like the beautiful bird above.
Aileen’s Musings
The … Read More...
Etsy’s Front Page is Rainbow Bright
I have to blog this because I am a sucker for rainbow colored anything! I love to spin and dye rainbow colored yarns….so it’s only natural that the current Etsy Featured Sellers catch my eye!
Items I would buy now … Read More...
Unzipped
Sometimes it’s just easier to buy online. As a sewing instructor, there are sewing items that I always need to replenish- mainly zippers. I started thinking of the concept of buying sewing supplies in bulk. I came across the Zipperstop… Read More...
Knitting Book Giveaway
We have finished our reviews of these fab books “One Ball Knits” and “Retro Knits“and we are giving away our review copies .
Thanks to Watson Guptill Publication you have the chance to get your hands on this … Read More...
A necklace for every day of the week!
Hi Everyone:
Use your stash, stamping, paper, digital to create a fun necklace for everyday of the week. The sky is the limit 🙂 Make matching earrings for a stylish set for you or as a gift 🙂
Instructions here… Read More...
Mixed Tapes and Sewing
Remember when you were like 16 and your dreamy crush made you a mixed tape? Well what could be better than that? What about a mixed tape and Sewing!
Mixtape is an all things crafty zine fused with music. Their … Read More...
Polymer Clay Clasps
Looking for ways to express your creativity right down to the last detail? Or maybe creating your own findings is a budget savvy alternative for finishing off your jewelry designs. Here are four different clasp ideas using the same toggle … Read More...
Polymer Clay Productions Online Party!
Polymer Clay Productions is celebrating their 1 year anniversary and you are invited to the party!
Join them June 1st on their website, www.polymerclayproductions.com from 3-5 PM eastern standard time for a LIVE event! You can participate to win … Read More...
DOUBLESTITCH, the review
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...
Polymer Clay Buttons
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...
Fight mosquitoes with citronella candle options
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...
Throw Pillows Galore
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...
GreenCraft magazine
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...
Such an adorable bag!
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...
Barbie Shoe Earrings
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...
Hello Kitty Free Pattern
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...
Ice Cream Invite anyone?
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...
Quilted Cha-Cha Heels
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...