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...
Cozy Cottage Creations
This is an ETSY shop out of that I don’t have to tell you much about because the Cozy Cottage Creations’ shopkeeper out of Massachusetts has an amazing profile as follows. I love the way she tells us … Read More...
Polymer Clay Face Cane
Here is another demo from YouTube. This time the author of Polymer Clay Daily takes you through the creation of a graphic face cane.Â
Ewe And Eye And Friends Designs
Eweandeyeandfriends have a wonderful collection of needlepoint canvases that are a little different than the norm as these are hand painted designs. In fact there whole website is inspiring, I especially love the sheep logo. BAaaaaaa
I must say that … Read More...
Jigsaw Sock Yarn
This self-patterning sock wool from Ozeyarn.com allows you to create intricate stripe and fairisle-type patterns without changing yarns! The natural warmth and breathability of wool and the durability of nylon. One 100g ball is enough … Read More...
Polymer Clay Sweets
Here is a YouTube video demo on making the cutest, tiniest cookies you’ve ever seen. Happy Valentine’s Day!
[tags]polymer clay, miniature food, faux food, doll house miniatures[/tags]
Solar Candle Lantern
I know I’m jumping the gun here a little since it’s not spring yet but I love the look and idea of these solar candle lanterns. They have a built in solar panel and I found them at Gardens & … Read More...
Stylish Handbag and Accessory Patterns to Knit and Felt
Darlene BruceHip projects for knitters who want to take it to the next level
I have not read Stylish Handbag and Accessory Patterns to Knit and Felt but the reviews on Amazon praise this book. Right after I … Read More...
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Book Review Crochet Jewelry by Sophie Britten
Crochet Jewelry 35 fantastic pieces of jewelry to make and wear
By Sophie Britten
The Taunton Press
If you think “afghan”or “granny square” when you think of crochet, think again. This book will turn you right around and may even … Read More...
FRAMED CROCHET? WHY NOT RECYCLE A ‘FRAME’ FOR FREE?
I love to crochet and I’m a dedicated recycler, repurposer, reuser. I came up with this quick and easy idea for framing a doily or other flat crochet piece the other day. So, I rifled through the house to find … Read More...
Upcycled – Scrabble Tile Coasters
Words aren’t the only thing you can create from Scrabble tiles as jessfun23 over at Craftster shows us. She made this set of coasters a few years ago as a gift for her boyfriend. She says coming up with a … Read More...
Felt Artist ETSY Shop
The shopkeepers on ETSY are so amazing that it is hard to stay away from all their talent. Felting fills many shops and I love-love it. Today I came across this wonderful shop called “Lusitaniaâ€. She carries some … Read More...
Decorating on Valentine’s Day
MyCandleOpera.com has a good article on candle decorating tips on Valentine’s Day. I love all their fun suggestions including scattering rose petals and chocolate kisses. Favorite music and a bubble bath is a nice touch, besides the candles of course. … Read More...
Clear Calender Stickers
Karen Foster Designs launched their Clear Calender Stickers today and I can already see a few calenders in my future for the grandparents.
Here is one of the sets it is a 8 1/2″ x 11″ Clear Sticker. Includes date … Read More...
Quilt Pro Software
First let me say that if someone would have told me that eventually I would really want to design my own style of quilt I would of and did say NOPE !!! I was pretty thrilled with just getting my … Read More...
Year of the Rat
For those who celebrate, Happy Chinese New Year! This year’s zodiac animal is the Rat. So in honor of the rat I looked for some fun rodent themed items on Etsy….
This cute Silver Rat Brooch $32.00 by ImogeneANDannie… Read More...