Opus Oils has an amazing line of perfumes. I am sharing this with you and hope you can find some fabulous presents!
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We want to wish you a very Happy Holiday Season!!!
Please keep us in mind for your … Read More...
Ornament Thursday
Welcome Ornament Thursday surfers!
My contribution is a non-traditional ornament featuring a dragonfly stamp. Perfect if your tree features a garden or floral theme. This project is suitable for beginners.
Materials:
Polymer clay Bead (instructions for bead)
22 … Read More...
Gingerbread and Candycane Candles
This chubby gingerbread cookie Christmas candle looks good enough to eat and even comes with the cookie sheet. I love the smell of gingerbread and this one is of course scented with a wonderful blend of spices so smells like … Read More...
BUTTONS HERE AND NOW AND A QUICKIE FOR CHRISTMAS!
http://www.lacis.com/catalog/data/n_general.html#RQ25
Here are some great books for towel topper patterns
I love buttons. Don’t you?
I’m not, however, a huge fan of those balled up crochet buttons
that seem to appear with alarming regularity on garment, especially baby, patterns (unlike … Read More...
Last Minute Gifts
Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
RRP Price: $16.47
Today’s knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they’re constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish … Read More...
Jewel Case Cubes
I love this idea from Instructables, which constructs cubes from ordinary jewel cases without the use of any tools or adhesives. This would be a unique way to display photos and artwork — or nothing at all because they’re … Read More...
Needle Felting Snowman Tutorial
This is a very adorable snowman and not like most you will see. Take yourself over to Patooties and check out this cute little needle felting fellow. While you are there look around the site for other neat tutorials.
Snuggles Project: Craft for A Cause
With the holidays being here, I often think of ways to give back to our community and the Snuggles Project is a great way to give back to the homeless animals out there who need a little bit of warmth! … Read More...
SOMETHING OLD – SOMETHING NEW
Most of you who have been reading my blogs or emails about crochet for any amount of time have read my opinion about companies ‘recycling’ patterns – selling them as NEW with only a change of yarn type or color. … Read More...
Recycled LP Vinyl Record Handbag
Craftster features a number of vinyl record mini totes, including this rendition. Unlike so many other record recycling projects, this purse doesn’t require you to heat the vinyl, but it does require a power tool or two. Although it’s … Read More...
Clay Club Kits, Perfect Stocking Stuffers!
I picked this set up for my youngest daughter’s stocking. She is going to love making these furry creatures. The Clay Club kits come in 5 different sets each has unique theme, complete instructions and everything they need to make … Read More...
Santa The Shelf Sitter
What you will need:
8ply/DK/(USA – WW/4ply) Courtelle, allow 25grms(1 oz) of Red and oddments of flesh, white and black.
No.11 (3mm)(USA2) knitting needle
Toy stuffing.
For the free knitting pattern visit Craftbits.com
Felting Kits as Gifts
The holidays are when you want to give something special to a person on your list and if you really know someone then you will give them a gift that tells them you listen. Has one … Read More...
Polymer Clay Games
Okay, here is a project to get your gears turning. How many variations could you come up with for a polymer clay checker board set? I’m thinking of doing some by stamping the checkers with different patterns and painting … Read More...
Salt Dough Candle Holders
Leonie from Kids’ Jozi shares her durable recipe for salt dough and an example of a completed candle holder project for children. You could paint stripes on these, glue fake jewels onto them and more.
Leonie is also a wonderful … Read More...
Xyron Design Runner Has a New price
Xyron Design Runner
Has a new price of just $99.99
Now you can take the printer to the project. With the Xyron® Design Runnerâ„¢ you can print beautiful WordArt, borders and designs for your scrapbook pages, cards and gifts. … Read More...
Felting Book as Holiday Gifts, One Stop Shopping
What better gift to give during the holidays to a want-to-be felter or an experienced felter than book on felting All the books except one have good reviews and one is a preorder that I am sure I will buy. … Read More...
Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale
The 2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale is this weekend! Come out December 8 + 9 to Pulaski Park Fieldhouse in Chicago to do your holiday shopping from over 100 craftsters. There will be 3 full rooms of … Read More...
A gift for all Seasons
Hi Everyone:
I was perusing Laurie’s blog and came upon this great gift set. I am going to create a gift set similar to hers, but includes all seasons and holidays to giveto friends and family.
Instructions hereÂ
Leave a … Read More...
Go take a bath!
Check out all of the many, many bath salt recipes to choose from!
Bath Salt Recipes.
Let’s face it – sea salt is truly amazing. Just a shake or two of sea salt can transform a mundane … Read More...