In my world, SCRAPBOOKING is the “Gateway Drug” into all sorts of other wonderful Paper Crafting Goodness. Oh yeah, I forgot, you may not know my world. Stop, rewind, let me introduce myself….. I am Sarah Hodsdon, your new … Read More...
The Gateway Drug
In my world, SCRAPBOOKING is the “Gateway Drug” into all sorts of other wonderful Paper Crafting Goodness. Oh yeah, I forgot, you may not know my world. Stop, rewind, let me introduce myself….. I am Sarah Hodsdon, your new … Read More...
Banana Split Candle
I love banana splits but can’t indulge in them too often. Here’s a delectable banana split you can indulge in without the calories. You can purchase one like this from JLS Candle Designs or learn how to make your own … Read More...
Etsy Forums & Newsletters
I know many of our Indie Craft Gossipers out there have an Etsy account. If you haven’t already discovered it, you can participate in the Etsy Forums and read their Blog called The Storque. This is a very important aspect … Read More...
Halston, Gucci, Fiorucci
One of the joys of growing up in Miami in the late 70’s /early 80’s was all the crazy opulence abound. People were making insane amounts of money and living in a seriously materialistic world. One of my favorite displays … Read More...
Young @ Heart
Technically, the documentary Young @ Heart, which follows a group of oldies-but-goodies as they cover some of rock music’s most iconic songs, isn’t at all about knitting. Their poster however is the pinnacle of modern-day, knitted punk-rockness! The irony … Read More...
Next Big Thing Winner Michelle Dela Paz – You’re Gonna Like Her Too Too!
All June long Fred Flare is revealing the winners of their Next Big Thing Contest! Each year the masterminds at Fred Flare pick the cream of the crafty crop to include in their wonderful online store that is eye candy … Read More...
CROCHET LITERATURE OVERLOAD??
So, I’m home recuperating from my knee replacement (doing well, thank you) and a bit fuzzy because of the pain meds. First, Saturday’s mail held the latest copy of Crochet Today! Yippee! Something to stare at that requires no attention … Read More...
Help Polymer Clay Shine!
Bead Star is the American Idol of jewelry design contests. Polymer clay shines in more than a few categories in this competition. I have two designs as finalists! (pictured here) I see there are polymer clay entries in the plastic … Read More...
Help Polymer Clay Shine!
Bead Star is the American Idol of jewelry design contests. Polymer clay shines in more than a few categories in this competition. I have two designs as finalists! (pictured here) I see there are polymer clay entries in the plastic … Read More...
A Little Bird Told Me – Crafty Links
It’s time to share another round of crafty links from the blog-o-sphere.
Today’s little bird comes from Menagerie Studio, a cute etsy shop that offers some very unique pendants. Jewelry designers take note, grab these up while they are such … Read More...
Fish bowl candle
It’s a little late to make this fish bowl gel candle a Father’s Day present but it gave me an idea for the next special occasion. You can find the Fish Bowl Forever Candle at the Gel Candle Company.… Read More...
Tammy Powley AKA The Crafty Princess
Tammy Powley is a prolific author, blogger extraordinaire and did I mention amazing jewelry designer. In this interview Tammy and I chat about her latest book Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry, Bead Bloggers, her position as editor at … Read More...
Happy Dad’s Day!
I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad in Seattle! It was him who bought me my first sewing machine (that I still have, I might add!) Thanks Daddy!!
Father’s always seem so harder … Read More...
Dadcando
In honor of Father’s Day, I must mention Dadcando, a site dedicated to fathers and kids making things together. A detailed tutorial for this pretty butterfly, created with old wrapping paper, is available for download. Also in the recycled … Read More...
New Built By Wendy
I am SOO excited to report that the fabulous Wendy Mullins has come out with some fantastic new patterns for Simplicity.
These super stylish new pieces are for knits. Ah- but working with knit fabrics can be a bit of … Read More...
Felting Tutorials at Home Work
The blog, titled “Home Work” is kept by Leah and she has an ETSY shop called “Spider Felt”. Leah has some wonderful FREE felting tutorials that I think that you will all want to see and try. She uses several … Read More...
Recycled Artist Harriete Estel Berman
One glance at the works of art — and accompanying prices — at harriete-estel-berman.info and you’ll see that the creative pieces lean toward art rather than craft. But many of Harriete’s techniques and outcomes are found in the recycled crafts … Read More...
The Joys of Cupcakes
Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Especially when paired with Sewing!
Made by Simplicity, pattern #2990 features a number of whimsical pincushions. From a vintage shoe, to the cupcake, these pincushions have to rank up there with the positively most adorable sewing … Read More...
Strawberry Heaven
Mmm Strawberries and cream or better still strawberries and Chocolate… This post is dedicated to my little red friend the “Strawberry”
You can literally eat, live and bath with strawberries. Here is a quick Strawberry Bubble Bath recipe to tempt … Read More...