I love this tip from Cloth Paper Scissors reader Deb:
 “Today, in the mail, I received my bizillionth ladies catalog! … Now, I am going green with paper dolls! I cut out all of the outfits from the fashion … Read More...
One Ball Knits – Book Review
by Fatema, Khadija and Hajera Habibur-Rahman RRP$16.95
ISBN-13: 9780823033225Belts, Gloves, hats and small shrugs are just some of the patterns you will find in this book that focuses on 20 projects that can be made from 1 … Read More...
Embellished Sewing Supplies
Just because your scissors may be just a pair of scissors, doesn’t mean it can’t be a bit jazzy! Embellish your sewing supplies with these cute decorative ideas.
It’ll make your sewing so much more fun!
Record Paintings
No costly framing or matting needed! Dave from the Gnarled Branch uses ruined vinyl records as blank canvases for his funky paintings. And installation couldn’t be any easier: Simply hang the works of art by inserting a pushpin through the … Read More...
Magic Mesh
Magic Mesh is a fun embellishment for your Scrapbooking pages that adds dimension to your layouts.
Magic Mesh is a self-adhesive, re-positionable, decorative mesh for use on Scrapbooking pages and other paper crafts such as card making.
Magic Mesh
Magic Mesh is a fun embellishment for your Scrapbooking pages that adds dimension to your layouts.
Magic Mesh is a self-adhesive, re-positionable, decorative mesh for use on Scrapbooking pages and other paper crafts such as card making.
Making Aromatherapy Lavender Heart Tarts
I bought some lavender essential oil
and decided to make some tarts for the burner that my daughter bought me. I found these cute heart shaped flexible molds at the dollar store.
First I melted a pound of soy wax… Read More...
The Adorable Clutch – Sewing Pattern
I LOVE clutch purses! This simple little accessory adds so much class and pizazz to an outfit. The fabric used in this purse or clutch pattern is a true statement piece.
This fun little retro clutch is the perfect Summer … Read More...
When Sewing Meets Baseball – Make A Baseball Wallet
I love baseball as much as I love to sew. So, how can my two favorite pastimes be combined? This link is to the archives but it is for a Baseball wallet made from an upcycled baseball.
These super cute … Read More...
MahkaCrafts Plastic Bag Creations
Many thanks to reader Annika for sending her recycled plastic bag ideas my way. For some time she has been repurposing plastic bags into knitting and crocheting projects and just recently has begun to fuse bags together to create new … Read More...
Amelia Makes Art
I am impressed with Amelia’s felting art and on how realistic her pets are and I can see why her ETSY shop “Amelia Makes Art” is so popular.  Several years ago I did the same type of … Read More...
Glass Pendants at Starving Artist Bazaar
I love all the handmade glass jewelry from Starving Artist Bazaar! I had a chance to pick up one of Jennifer’s Layered Amoeba Necklaces at Maker Faire. I think I fell in love with her work after seeing the … Read More...
Dr Who ? Dr Unfair that’s who
Dr who knitting fans have been in an uproar over their favorite Dr Who patterns being terminated off the internet. You could go see the (alleged) offending site but the patterns have now been removed.
it is not the first … Read More...
Yes Please !!
Win a champagne weekend craft break from Oxfordshire Hotels Ltd and The World of Cross Stitching!
Prizes worth £1190!
Enter our fantastic competition this month and you could experience a relaxing break in a beautiful hotel the perfect opportunity to … Read More...
70 Chances To Win
WIN John James Pebbles from John James and Cross Stitch Crazy – worth £155!
70 chances to win a John James Pebble case with tapestry needles!
These Pebbles from John James are designed to hold your needles safely. There are … Read More...
Channeling Cinderella Challenge Deadline May 16th
I just found out about this challenge from Stringing Magazine and wanted to let you all know. Deadline is tomorrow but theres still time to enter!
| Stringing Challenge | ||
Challenge yourself by creating a piece using stringing or simple wirework techniques |
Retro Cocktail Apron at craftstylish
Click on the Restyle category at craftstylish.com and a handful of helpful, thorough DIY recycled/repurposed/upcycled crafts articles appear, such as a tutorial on creating a pretty retro apron from a vintage tea towel. This relatively new website was created by … Read More...
Fun with Quilting
Quilting has always kind of gotten a bad rap in the modern crafty world. Visions of red, white and blue Americana themed quilts tend to cloud people’s minds as to really what can be done with this historic craft.
Denyse … Read More...
Gifts and cards!
Hi Everyone:
Instead of creating 1 card why not create a set of cards and put into this wonderful folder as a gift set?
Samantha created this wonderful folder to house a set of cards. This will make a wonderful … Read More...
Knitting Soap Mold
Anne Marie from The Soap Blog wrote about these fun knitting soaps made using the flexible soap mold from brambleberry.com
They would make great gifts for knitters and the mold could even be used for a beautiful handmade lotion bar… Read More...