I love Sock Monkeys! I even hosted a party at my house to make sock monkeys! So to celebrate my monkey madness I wanted to share this wonderful Sock Monkey Tutorial from Craft Bits. They are so fun and easy. … Read More...
Easter Egg Shell Candle
FamilyFun.com has a jump start on easter with this fun candle shell project. Breaking the egg shell and forming a bowl shape sounds like the tricky messy part.
You could dye a few of them different colors for an attractive … Read More...
Recycled Craft Competition
Pretty Little Love Objects is running a competition in February called Reuse, Recycle, Reclaim and they’re looking for projects made from materials that once had a different function. If your entry is chosen as the winner, you’ll receive a bundle … Read More...
Synergy News
The polymer clay world is descending upon Baltimore this weekend for the National Polymer Clay Guild’s annual conference. You can follow along with updates from Polymer Clay Daily.
I for one, cannot wait to read the blogs next … Read More...
Synergy News
The polymer clay world is descending upon Baltimore this weekend for the National Polymer Clay Guild’s annual conference. You can follow along with updates from Polymer Clay Daily.
I for one, cannot wait to read the blogs next … Read More...
Celebration Of Needlework
2008 Celebration of Needlework Event
Nashua, NH Celebration
April 30 – May 4, 2008
Celebration of Needlework will be moving back to the the Marriott – our former location – for 2008! We will be at the lovely Courtyard Nashua … Read More...
Bead & Crystal Heaven
I must be yearning for a trip to visit my BFF Kami who lives in Australia, because I keep coming across Australian bead sites.
 Bead and Crystal Heaven truly is a bead heaven on earth. They claim to be”one … Read More...
Art Bead Scene Challenge
Although February is 1/2 way over there is still plenty of time to enter the Art Bead Scene’s Monthly challenge. This month’s theme is “Chains of Love.” We are looking for art beads combined with links and chains. Read all … Read More...
Eco-Friendly Candle Holders
Here’s a unique Rustic Lotus Candle Holder from AreNaturals.com. These are made by Haitian artisans who recycled them by using old steel drums.
There are tons more green gifts there but they also have these great Green Beer Glass … Read More...
Angel In Our Midst
Thicket.com.au has this wonderful “Angel In Our Midst” pattern available.
Visit the gallery for the details on how to get this pattern via e-mail.
while you are there check out the beautiful scarf patterns that are available for a few … Read More...
Indie Market Seattle
Bumbershoot®: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival is now accepting applications for Bumbershoot’s Indie Market. Scheduled over Labor Day weekend in Seattle, Bumbershoot offers its 150,000 festival-goers an engaging mix of entertainment and spectacle with more than 250 scheduled events … Read More...
Fluffy Flowers
You may be hard-pressed to find any fluffy flowers at the Fluffy Flowers Etsy shop, but you will find plenty of wide-eyed creatures that will put a smile on your face. Take Jordan the Macon Mutt (shown), as an example. … Read More...
SWEATSHIRT CARDIGAN – CROCHET EMBELLISHED
Here’s a close up of the edging I crocheted to the front of a black sweatshirt to create a cardigan for my mom. How’d I do it? Really easy!
Fleece and sweatshirt material are wonderfully forgiving and perfect for embellishing … Read More...
Mini Tin Purse
Another project to add to the altered Altoids tin category: an adorable mini purse. Jennifer Camacho created this well-done project, found on Craftbits, with card stock, stamps and ribbons. The finished craft would make a great (reusable) gift box, … Read More...
Frosty Goodness
New color? No, just a new name. Premo’s Frost used to be known as bleached translucent.
“Considered by many artists and crafters to be the clearest of all the translucent clays, it’s great on its own for layered applications and … Read More...
Big Boys Blankie
Does the little boy (or big boy) in your life need his own blankie?
maybe for those winter nights in front of the computer games? Well how about using his annoying little game playing habit to inpire this grownup blankie.… Read More...
Hot Fudge Sundae & Pumpkin Tart Projects
Here’s a couple hands on projects for those who want to create some yummy candles. CraftBits.com offer many other candle making projects for free. I chose these two because they look so delicious and we can make them smell good … Read More...
Fill ’em up!
I’m loving these little brass frames from Ornamentea. You could fill them up with an endless array of polymer clay possibilities. 
Bring the Outdoors In
If shabby chic is your style of choice, you’ll love the ideas on the Trash to Treasure episode on diy network’s DIY Decorating & Design. Learn how to transform old shutters into a room divider, an old wooden rake into … Read More...
Amy Butler Contest
Chronicle Books and CRAFT Magazine present a contest for all you Amy Butler fans and sewers around the world! For a two-month period crafters can submit pictures of their own Amy Butler inspired bag online to the flickr group called … Read More...