Jamie Chan is our Indie Crafts editor from the San Francisco Bay Area. Besides being a dedicated Indie Crafts Editor (be sure to read her column), Jamie has a lovely shop called “Mary Jane’s Attic” where we felters can … Read More...
Art Doll Inspiration
I suppose I have off-beat tastes when it comes to dolls. While I appreciate those who render life-like miniature scultpures what I look for in art dolls is more of a narrative quality. I love dolls that look like they … Read More...
Recycle Santa Fe Festival
The 2007 Recycle Santa Fe Festival is happening this weekend, and if the photos on its website are any indication, it’s sure to be a fun and artsy time. Here are the basics:
November 16-18, 2007
Friday: 5 p.m. to … Read More...
Book Review – Designing the Doll
In Designing the Doll, Author Susanna Oroyan demystifies the creation of dolls by offering techniques, basic construction and some very good thoughts on design instead of step-by-step projects. Filled with diagrams and color photos of dolls from the some … Read More...
Round Monogram Stamper
The JustRite DIY interchangeable Round Monogram Stamper is now released and comes in a  gold gift/organizer box. It has letters and borders that can be changed, you can make a personal monogram for each of your loved ones, with … Read More...
Jewelry Artist Interview-Meet Jessica Neaves/Future Momo!
This week’s Jewelry Artist Interview is with Jessica Neaves of Future Momo. Jessica has had alot of growth with her jewelry company this year, she’s been featured on many online design blogs, has projects in an upcoming book, … Read More...
Candle Survey: Moms Need Time Out
According to Glade’s ® Flameless Candle Survey 98% want a “Me Zone†and 94% think they deserve it. 74% say they face obstacles to getting time out. Other findings:
One in three find the bathroom to be the only place … Read More...
Junk Mail Dress
It’s hard to believe this beautiful ensemble is made primarily from junk mail. And that the artist who created it, Nancy Judd, has created outfits equally as stunning from rusty nails, newspapers, tin cans and Target shopping bags. Judd, who … Read More...
10 Tips for Selling on Etsy.com
The holidays are near and online shopping has become one of the fastest growing universal malls. Like myself, I have an empty ETSY shop and it has been a long time since I listed new felted items I have made … Read More...
FREE Bath Bomb PDF BOOK Tutorial!
“Cracking, melting, crumbling, discoloring, or generally unpredictable bath bombs? If you have had trouble making good bath bombs consistently, you need this definitive guide. It is a little technical, but many people have found it to be the solution to … Read More...
Jenny Harada in The Land-o-Plush
Ever since I met Jenny Harada at a Crafty Bastards I have been a big fan! She is the sweetest person and has a wonderful way of whipping up furry fabric, big eye-balls and fleece into the most imaginative and … Read More...
Weathered Barn Candle Holder
I love the rustic look of this candle holder and if you have the right tools it’s not too hard to create. It’s easier if you just use weathered wood rather than trying to make new wood look weathered. The … Read More...
Orlando Needlework Show
November 16-17, 2007
Orange County
Convention Center West Building
Orlando, Florida
Shopping Hours Open to Public
Friday and Saturday 10-6
Classes
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9-5
Check out the free coupon on their website.
SOME FRESH CHRISTMAS IDEAS!
everyone needs a gift idea now and then. I’ve surfed around a bit and found a nice collection of patterns, some new, some old, some really old – some quick, some not so quick, some easy enough for beginners and … Read More...
Circuit Board Creations
Whether you embrace the inner geek in you or not, you’re sure to appreciate (new Etsy member) Debby Arem‘s jewelry, magnets, office supplies and accessories made from used circuit boards. I’m especially fond of her sun catchers, which she … Read More...
Make It Mine Magazine
Make It Mine
offers step-by-step instructions with photos and illustrations to guide readers through each project. The magazine provides basic information on techniques to help even the most inexperienced crafter get started. Make It Mine even provides tips to ensure … Read More...
Salt-and-Pepper – Recycled Film Canisters
Although upcycling empty film canisters may soon be a thing of the past, here’s a sweet-and-simple modern take on salt and pepper shakers made from canisters. They’re available from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) store for $35, but — … Read More...
Needle Felted Apple Instructions
The Felted Ewe has this really good tutorial on felting an apple. I know many people use apples around the holidays for wreaths or just a pretty arrangement in a bowl. So I guess it is time to start felting … Read More...
Multi-Purpose Beeswax
At Waldorf Supplies they have candle decorating wax, modeling beeswax and block beeswax. Beeswax is non-toxic and the bonus for using it for modeling clay is that it never hardens! That sure drives me nuts finding hardened play dough specks … Read More...
When Bad Things Happen…Book Review
When bad things happen to good knitters
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This book is a complete survival guide for first-time knitters – and more experienced knitters – who need help in the middle of the night with project errors.
Call them knitting nanas, … Read More...