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Yesterday I wrote about where knitters block, today I’m giving you websites with tips on how to block.
[tag]Kim Werker[/tag], editor of [tag}Interweave Crochet[/tag], has a great tutorial on [tag]spray blocking[/tag] using a blocking board. Kim is showing how … Read More...
Here’s a list of the items that will be awarded to Lynn for her prize winning designs she entered in my Block Contest (as promised some are new and some are ‘vintage’ from my stash). Sorry I don’t have any … Read More...
Oriental Trading is a great place to purchase really cheap wooden blocks to create into scrapped treasures. [tag]Wooden blocks[/tag] are a great way to display your scrapping in a unique way.
Michelle from Recycled Rings takes old rings and turns them into things of beauty by adding colorful embroidered threads. She wraps each stone with several layers of thread and then further embellishes the piece with other fibers, beads or wire. … Read More...
Lush is a luxurious bath and body store that will draw you in just with the aroma flowing out the door. Unfortunately Lush is not in everyone’s price range and as a result recipes are sort out all over the … Read More...
I know how to make scented candles but is it just me or do they not smell strong enough? I have had several disappointments and know that I’m … Read More...
Many knitters do not spend the time to block their finished projects, especially if they knit with [tag]acrylic yarns[/tag]. A nice thing about acrylic is that it’s self-blocking – just toss it into the washer and dryer, and it springs … Read More...
Looking for a fun idea for a kid’s party, or even a girls’ night in? Â A cupcake decorating party could be just what you’re looking for. Â
The hostess will have to either buy or make enough cupcakes for … Read More...
I find Heather’s diverse uses in the art of felting just short of brilliant. I wanted to purchase everything on her web site: . Do visit her site and you too will be impressed by this felt artist.
Heather‘s unique … Read More...
This alligator sewing kit is pretty cute and with the free instructions you are just some felt away from making this little hand snapping alligator.
Do your [tag]scrapbooks[/tag] look plain and boring on the outside? DIY Network offers a tutorial for covering albums with fabric and batting. Now your [tag]albums[/tag] can look as beautiful and unique on the outside as they do on the inside!… Read More...
I created this felted necklace after caning off-white roving with a little mixture of yellow and blue in the middle of the cane. This was wet and needle felted. I then added sea glass, extra roving, and mother of pearl … Read More...
This motorcycle cozy was knitted by [tag]Theresa Honeywell[/tag] and at one point was on display at the [tag]Georgia Museum of Arts[/tag]. Theresa has an eye for the masculine arts and has also knitted tool belts, screwdrivers, and jackhammers.
More of … Read More...
The Etsy shop Hooked on Purses features a sprinkling of upcycled materials, including an adorable toddler necktie skirt made from “pre-loved” multicolored silk neckties. As the description says, it’s “perfect for summer twirling,” and it’s also perfect for the little … Read More...
This is one of the best books I have seen on felting and the author, Carol Cypher is an amazing artist. She has been on DIY and does exquisite things with felt.
Hand Felted Jewelry and Beads: 25 Artful Designs… Read More...
The name Dirt Candles was inspired by the origin of all things natural and candle ingredients are from natural sources such as organically grown American soybeans, essential oils and recycled glass and paper.
Some of the many celebs that dig … Read More...
Ever have trouble putting color together, trying to decide what will look good with that hot pink wool in your stash, or how to layout the colors in your Tulips Baby Cardigan? COLORovers is a site you should check out.… Read More...
Jenautomatica at Craftster.org shows her digital scrapbooking layouts, which I think are just great. I really enjoy seeing others’ layouts because they give me inspiration and ideas for my own scrapbooks. Her layouts show you just how much you can … Read More...
Grab some inspiration at (or bring a well-funded checkbook to) [tag]SILHO Furniture[/tag] from [tag]mobile[/tag] artist Kevin Inkawhich, who uses [tag]eucalyptus[/tag], tulip petals, gaultheria leaves, pine cones and more to create abstract hanging mobiles. Shown is a detail of his Eucalyptus … Read More...
Yikes!! This has been difficult – wonderful, but difficult. When I conceived this contest, I thought I would get a bunch of potholders and a few really creative entries. Well, my readers skipped the potholder stage completely (thank you!) and … Read More...
