The Junkafied team creates funky and colorful sculptures from found objects they pick up at yard sales and curb side. They just launched a website, which features their work, and are looking for feedback from other recycled crafters/artists. So, give … Read More...
Wind Me Up
My Yarn Ball Winder has changed my life, eased my wrist pain nand given me one more contraption for my craft room, but best of all it has given my children something to do when they ask “Mummy Can I … Read More...
Make a Snow Lantern
We still have a ton of snow here and March break is coming up so this snow lantern project will be fun for our family. It snowed so much today that all the school buses were canceled but the afternoon … Read More...
RSI – Repetitive Stress Injuries
Needlework is a relaxing and rewarding craft that allows you to create beautiful, intricate pieces of art. However, like any hobby that involves repetitive hand movements, needlework can lead to repetitive stress injuries (RSI) if not done properly. These injuries … Read More...
Keen Bags
It looks like recycled craft trends are making their way into the products of mainstream manufacturers. You’ve likely seen — or even own — Keen footwear, but did you know that the company creates a fashionable line of bags? Keen … Read More...
ETSY shop (Ume Crafts)
Jeanette lives in Singapore and had to quit her job last year to be a full time home maker, mainly due to a difficult pregnancy and is waiting for the little bundle of joy that is … Read More...
Courting Candles
My dad brought one of these courting candles home from a garage sale years ago and explained them to me.
Fathers used to time their daughter’s courting time by lighting this candle and when it got down to the metal, … Read More...
Charity Knitting – Knitting for Orphans
Warm Woolies is a non-profit organization whose volunteers knit warm clothing for poverty-stricken children who would otherwise suffer from cold. Our mission is to provide the very neediest children with wool sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks.
In 2008, they … Read More...
EVERY NOW AND THEN A GREAT BLOG COMES ALONG…
http://crochetroo.blogspot.com/
The blog above is one of those GREAT blogs that gets my creativity in an uproar. I just LOVE Susan’s (crochetroo’s) free hat pattern – check it out by scrolling down on the opening blog page – … Read More...
Kay Petal’s Felt Alive
Kay Petal is a sculptural needle felt artist from Alaska. She specializes in soft-sculpted lifelike dolls – Felt Alive Wool Sculptures. She has a delightful YouTube blog with videos that are very entertaining and educational in the art … Read More...
Doing IT In The Dark – Knitting Light
The Knit Lite – RRp $15.95
An Interesting little gadget for knitters who like to do it in the dark or do it with dark yarn.
I am not sure about this product, yet I haven’t tried it so I … Read More...
Scraparatus – Cut Are Part Us
Scraparatus from Karen Foster Design
RRP $24.99
is the tool you just might be looking for. This bright pink tool performs the functions of many different gadgets you can die cut, punch holes, set eyelets anywhere on your project.
You … Read More...
Win Fiskars heart punches
Win Fiskars heart punches
15 to give away…
Make romantic cards in no time at all with the gorgeous asymmetric heart squeeze punch from Fiskars. We have 15 large punches, worth £9.99 each, to give away. The Fiskars squeeze punch … Read More...
Win Fiskars heart punches
Win Fiskars heart punches
15 to give away…
Make romantic cards in no time at all with the gorgeous asymmetric heart squeeze punch from Fiskars. We have 15 large punches, worth £9.99 each, to give away. The Fiskars squeeze punch … Read More...
Art Star Craft Bazaar Call for Vendors!
If you are looking to vend your jewelry at a craft show that is about emerging artists and crafters, heres your chance. I love Art Star and hear these shows are really good.
Easter Napkin Decoration
Hi Everyone:
Easter will be here very soon! I was on the GH website and looking at ideas for table decorations.
Found this cute napkin fold as an Easter bunny.
Started thinking wouldn’t it be cute to stamp the person … Read More...
Win Brad Towers
Win Brad Towers
20 up for grabs…
We have 20 fab Papermania Everyday Brad Towers up for grabs. Worth £7.99, each tower is packed with a rainbow assortment of 250 brads, all stored in handy screw top compartments. Visit www.docrafts.co.uk… Read More...
Win Brad Towers
Win Brad Towers
20 up for grabs…
We have 20 fab Papermania Everyday Brad Towers up for grabs. Worth £7.99, each tower is packed with a rainbow assortment of 250 brads, all stored in handy screw top compartments. Visit www.docrafts.co.uk… Read More...
TIME FOR A SPRING FLING – A NEW CONTEST!
Lizzie in the snow. Maybe looking for Spring flowers???
Sitting here, trying to keep warm, looking outside to the remnants of snow left from several previous snow and ice storms, my thoughts turn to Spring. Well, nice try anyway! My … Read More...
Wanted: Recycled Art for Gallery and Gift Shop
Spotted on the Craftster boards: The Cre8tive Arts and Holding Company, located in historic downtown Jordan, Minn., is seeking recycled art to add to its new gift shop and gallery. Interested artists should e-mail jpegs, pricing and contact info … Read More...