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
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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...
Holiday Gel Candles
It took me awhile but I found some festive Christmas gel candles at DMB Expressions. There are several candles to choose from but this one includes sand, santa, a tree and present. Something like this would be fun to … Read More...
Snowman Purse
What a cute a snowman purse for the whimsical folks on your gift list or maybe for yourself. I think this could be adjusted as a candy dish or decoration for a table top. The project is from the Linda … Read More...
Upcycled Board Game – Monopoly Chair
Game board enthusiasts will go gaga over this Monopoly-themed chair, which was an entry created by SewIn2Disney for the latest Craftster Challenge, “Super Ugly to Super Awesome.” The artist completely refurbished a throw-away chair with a Monopoly pillow form and … Read More...
Etsy Feature – On the first day of christmas…
…my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree!
1) Letterpress Gift Tags: Partridge Pair by Sycamore Tree Press $3.50 USD
2) Rustic Needle Felted Partridge from Bossys Feltworks $27.00 USD
3) Partridge in a Pear Tree … Read More...
Stitched Christmas Cards
Looking for that special Christmas Card but can’t find the perfect one?
then how about having a few late nights or early morning’s and whipping up a few
of these. (it’s not too late)
Stitched Christmas Cards Tutorial from Cottonspice.com… Read More...
Book Art
Jonathan Callan’s creates beautiful sculptural art from recycled books and publications. This piece, found on Haute*Nature, and titled “The Value of Politics,” reminds me of a larger-than-life cross-section of marbled multi-colored clay. See more of his work on … Read More...
Gifts For The Knitter
Do you know someone (other than yourself) that loves knitting? then how about buying them a knitting themed gift for christmas? .
Knitcharms.com has some cute knitting charms that can be
used on jewelry or as knitting markers and lots … Read More...
Brickstitch Holiday Patterns
Bead up some Holiday Earrings in Brickstitch for quick gifts! From beadwork.about.com –  Santa, Kwanzaa corn, Candle and more!!!
Wool it Be, Felt Artist
 
 
I found this felt designers site “Wool it Be†and found a gem! She lives in Belgium and does beautiful felting art. Her profile quote is; “I’m a creative mind that is always in pursuit of … Read More...
National Candle Association Upcoming Trade Show
The 2008 Annual meeting and trade show will be held April 14-18 at Radisson Ft. McDowell Resort and Casino in Scottsdale Ariz.
Online registration will be available at www.candles.org beginning February 2008. Exhibitors interested can obtain more information by calling … Read More...
An Ode To The Crochet Hook
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What’s your favorite crochet hook? Well, we each have one size, brand, or type of hook that we prefer. For me, the closest thing to hook heaven is Clover Soft Touch hooks
. I prefer an inline hook rather than
Dark Angel and Gothic Rose Candleholders
Since I’m not feeling particularly festive today I thought there would be no harm in delving into the dark side of candle holders.
Spellow House sells Gothic and fantasy items but their newest dark angel candelabra is quite striking. It’s … Read More...