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For great, quick-stitch designs, look no further than Cinnamon Cat’s cute new range, aptly named Kittens. These five sweet designs are brand new … Read More...
I have overindulged in coffee so my sleep cycle is quite mixed up but I still have coffee on the brain. If you’re into coffee too, here’s a nice coffee scented candle in a mug shape surrounded by coffee beans.… Read More...
Alison Gordon of The Sampler posted this super cute skirt she made today. The illustrations on this printed piece are just awesome and I love the DIY aspect. You can get this special edition Rob Ryan skirt kit from Clothkits.… Read More...
I know this is not necessarily “indie craft”, but I was excited to see that plastic and paper supplier Clear Bags has come out with a new greener line of plastic bags. I know many indie crafters rely on ordering … Read More...
I am happy to annouce that I will be teaching 2 jewelry making classes at the first (but not last!)Â ZNE ConvenZioNEÂ in beautiful Pleasanton, CA just north of San Francisco. The event will take place Aug 22-24, 2008.… Read More...
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Crocheters are always discussing ways to sell their goods. Local outlets may be completely lacking in your area. Maybe a garage sale or an occasional craft fair is the only place you can sell your crocheted items. Occasionally, some … Read More...
I was having a small dinner party the other day. As I was setting the table, I realized that I did not have placemats. I remember when I was growing up my mom had a variety of mats to choose … Read More...
I love this tip from Cloth Paper Scissors reader Deb:
 “Today, in the mail, I received my bizillionth ladies catalog! … Now, I am going green with paper dolls! I cut out all of the outfits from the fashion … Read More...
by Fatema, Khadija and Hajera Habibur-Rahman RRP$16.95
ISBN-13: 9780823033225Belts, Gloves, hats and small shrugs are just some of the patterns you will find in this book that focuses on 20 projects that can be made from 1 … Read More...
Just because your scissors may be just a pair of scissors, doesn’t mean it can’t be a bit jazzy! Embellish your sewing supplies with these cute decorative ideas.
It’ll make your sewing so much more fun!
No costly framing or matting needed! Dave from the Gnarled Branch uses ruined vinyl records as blank canvases for his funky paintings. And installation couldn’t be any easier: Simply hang the works of art by inserting a pushpin through the … Read More...
Magic Mesh is a fun embellishment for your Scrapbooking pages that adds dimension to your layouts.
Magic Mesh is a self-adhesive, re-positionable, decorative mesh for use on Scrapbooking pages and other paper crafts such as card making.
Magic Mesh is a fun embellishment for your Scrapbooking pages that adds dimension to your layouts.
Magic Mesh is a self-adhesive, re-positionable, decorative mesh for use on Scrapbooking pages and other paper crafts such as card making.
I bought some lavender essential oil
and decided to make some tarts for the burner that my daughter bought me. I found these cute heart shaped flexible molds at the dollar store.
First I melted a pound of soy wax… Read More...
I LOVE clutch purses! This simple little accessory adds so much class and pizazz to an outfit. The fabric used in this purse or clutch pattern is a true statement piece.
This fun little retro clutch is the perfect Summer … Read More...
I love baseball as much as I love to sew. So, how can my two favorite pastimes be combined? This link is to the archives but it is for a Baseball wallet made from an upcycled baseball.
These super cute … Read More...
Many thanks to reader Annika for sending her recycled plastic bag ideas my way. For some time she has been repurposing plastic bags into knitting and crocheting projects and just recently has begun to fuse bags together to create new … Read More...
I am impressed with Amelia’s felting art and on how realistic her pets are and I can see why her ETSY shop “Amelia Makes Art” is so popular.  Several years ago I did the same type of … Read More...
I love all the handmade glass jewelry from Starving Artist Bazaar! I had a chance to pick up one of Jennifer’s Layered Amoeba Necklaces at Maker Faire. I think I fell in love with her work after seeing the … Read More...
Dr who knitting fans have been in an uproar over their favorite Dr Who patterns being terminated off the internet. You could go see the (alleged) offending site but the patterns have now been removed.
it is not the first … Read More...
