Follow along on Maggie Maggio’s blog, Smashing Color for a crash course in color mixing. Her blog offers a series of tutorials to teach you the basics of color theory. The more you know about color the better your … Read More...
Speaking of Crayons…Crayon Keepers at Etsy
The Crayon Keeper from LilBDesigns over at Etsy has to be one of my favorite products over on that site (and that’s saying a lot, since I spend a lot of time over there). It’s the absolute perfect sanity-saver for … Read More...
Recycled Crafts Teachers Wanted
San Francisco-based Made from Scrap isn’t set to launch until mid-September, but its website has definitely caught my interest (as well as a desire to live remotely close to San Francisco). The workshop warehouse lists a handful of hands-on class … Read More...
Warm Fuzzies
Betz White has been experimenting with felting and fulling wool for more than 10 years. Her creations include original knitted designs along with recycled wool and cashmere. She combines the ancient technique of felting with today’s cast-away sweaters to create … Read More...
Polymer Clay Canes for Beginners
Everyone has to start somewhere and this project is the perfect place to get your polymer clay feet wet. Whether you have never touched the stuff or run screaming when you hear the word cane, this clever project shows you … Read More...
Interesting Jewelry Supplies
Sharon Unlimited is another great website for unsual jewelry supplies. From their home page  ” At sharonunlimited.com- offering artisan-crafted sterling silver beads, toggle clasps, pendants, and some of the most coveted gemstone beads for jewelry artists online. ”
They … Read More...
Candle and Soap Making Projects
Creativity Portal has some great free projects to share on soap and candle making like this embossed votive holder shade. It ends up looking like stained glass.
If you want to jazz up your candle jar lid, try this… Read More...
Vintage Book Review- ‘BEAUTIFUL CROCHETED SWEATERS’
Thanks to Deb Weston for the cover pic o f this book: Looking for more sweaters to crochet? Check out these sweater Crochet patterns we found on Etsy.
The second book of the four oldies I’ve chosen to review here … Read More...
Help Others With Your Scrapbooking
ScrapPink is a crop being held throughout the US. Part of the proceeds from each crop will go to the Susan G. Komen fund to help find a cure for breast cancer. I think this is a great way to … Read More...
Kooler Gift
Check this out!!!!
Back to school is here!
Remember, no happy dancing in front of the kids.
If you have the itch to stitch, crochet, knit, paint or craft, you have come to the right place. We have hundreds of … Read More...
Altoids Tins (Because You Can’t Get Enough of Them)
I love the fact that there’s an entire category on MAKE magazine’s site that’s dedicated to repurposing Altoids tins. Most of the entries are over-my-head electronics-related, but there are a couple of entries I could actually relate to, including Girl … Read More...
Matahari Spinnery (SALE)
I just purchased some roving from Matahari Spinnery and many rovings are on sale at great prices. They also sell spinning equipment and yarns. Check out this site. The ordering is a tad different, but it is simple enough.
Scrapbooking Corner
Kooler Design Studios
You really can’t be a cross stitcher and not heard of Donna Kooler. If you’ve stitched very long at all, my bet is you’ve done at least one of her designs!!! Be sure to go check out her website. … Read More...
Vintage Book Review- or what have we missed from the oldies??
There are SO many crochet books at the library! It’s really a treat to be able to browse through several shelves of older crochet books. They are full of goodies that have simply been reproduced … Read More...
Edible Crafts Editor Required
Our Edible Crafts blog is looking for a new editor if you have experience with edible crafts and have a keen eye for
all the latest products and website updates then this part time position may be for you.
Edible … Read More...
Candle Starter Kits
Wix End has all the candle making supplies you need to get started with making your own. Shown here is their container candle kit that includes 5-4 oz. jars, one pound Wix Wax, 5 premade wicks, choice of color, choice … Read More...
Board Game Makeover
Craftster‘s monthly challenges are usually tons of fun for those who like to repurpose or recycle objects into crafts. This month’s challenge is no different: Total Board Game Revamp. Your challenge is to take an old board game … Read More...
Felt It!
by Maggie Pace
You should be forewarned before diving into this book that felting has been known to cause addiction. The 20 quick-to-knit projects presented here are only going to help add to your sudden desire to felt … Read More...
The Small Object
I have to say that I have been a fan of Sarah Neuburger’s work since I began my indie crafting adventure! She is proof that a wee smiling face can bring life to most everyday objects! Some of my favorites … Read More...