My fave and probably the most extensive jewelry manufacturing methods and techniques mailing list is: The Ganoksin Project. Whenever I have a question, all I have to do is search on the archives. If I can’t find it, I post … Read More...
Have Yourself a Very Polymer Clay Christmas
Crochet Designer, Could you be one?
So, do you want to be able to design your own crochet? I ran across a couple of sites that will be helpful in this endeavor. There are also any number of books that can make this process clearer and … Read More...
Stitching Jubilee
This year Stoney Creek Collections is proud to present the 2008 Stitching Jubilee at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Come and join us for good times and learning new techniques.
The Stitching Jubilee has been … Read More...
Merry Christmas
Candy Cane Candle Holder
If you’re looking for a last minute idea to decorate with candles for the holidays try this candy cane candle holder from Craft Bits. It would also make a cute Christmas gift. Supplies needed:
- Pillar Candle
- Candy Canes
- Red Ribbon
Polymer Clay Christmas Spider Pins
Theres still a good 24 hours left to whip up a few Christmas Spiders to pin onto a gift or stocking! This easy tutorial in polymer clay
is on Polka Dot Creations by Adria Filion . If you are out … Read More...
Download Tutorials from Studio Heath
Studioheath.com offers some gorgeous, high quality wirework tutorials on the website for instant download, like the Enciente Earrings pictured above.
There aren’t many tutorials up yet, but they ones that are up are very affordable and really interesting. A few … Read More...
Green Christmas Greeting
Here’s a modern take on the folded 3-D recycled booklet desktop tree or angel that so many of us have made in years past. These are cut, however, and weren’t made by elementary schoolchildren but rather by London-based design firm … Read More...
Ornament Making with Polymer Clay Productions
Watch this videocast from the Polymer Clay Productions team for a little last minute inspiration.
Machine Knitting Groups
Machine Knitters are often forgotten about so if you are feeling a little lonely in your hobby then check out these online machine knitting groups.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KMaholics/
This group originated in Belgium (March 2006) and started with a handful of French-speaking … Read More...
CD Shower Curtain Accessories
Claymation Christmas
Okay, it’s not polymer but it is clay! I remember watching this Christmas specialwhen I was in high school and I was amazed at what they were able to “paint” with clay.  The characters in the front are … Read More...
Plain Candle Packaging Ideas
My mom wanted some emergency candles. It’s sort of amusing since I have every color of the rainbow here, molds, scents etc. but she wants the plain ones. I guess there’s no sense getting fancy in an emergency.
Anyway, I … Read More...
Felted Jewelry
Lightweight and lovely describe the jewelry created by pagano designworks, who makes earrings and necklaces from recycled sweater felt. The shop’s featured earring sets are adorable sandwiches of various-colored felt, and all of the jewelry seems to be finely constructed … Read More...
SEASON’S GREETINGS 2007
I’m having computer problems and am just able to get online for a few moments today to share a site with you and to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy, Healthy New Year!
The image above is … Read More...
Ornament Thursday
Today’s project is a simple ornament that can do double duty as a gift tag. I love embellishing gifts with a little something extra!
Materials:
polymer clay (I used scrap colors in red, olive, teal and white)
vellum paper
ribbon… Read More...
Etsy Feature – On the third day of Christmas…
my true love gave to me three french hens…
Little Red Hen and Egg Handpainted Pillow by Egg A Go Go $40.00
Christmas Hen Ornament Letterpress Note Card by 1915 press $ 3.50
French Hens Fabric Covered Magnets by Button … Read More...
Enjoy a little holiday cheer from the flickr photo album of Marsha Panthera. Her work sings of the childlike wonder that is so magical about this time of year. When you are done there, head over to her etsy … Read More...
Etsy Feature – On the second day or christmas…
my true love gave to me two turtle doves….
Two Turtle Doves Print by Candace Jean $2.50
Two Wool Felt Turtle Dove Ornaments by Felt At Home $11.00
Two Turtle Doves Letterpress Card by Dutch Door Press $4.00
Two Turtledoves … Read More...