Stitch is Austin’s largest independent fashion show and craft bazaar. After selling out the Austin Music Hall last year with 3,000 people this indie show has moved to an even larger location. This year Stitch starts at 4pm for shopping … Read More...
Skullie Pins!
My very good friend (and amazing artist) – Theresa Hall has some ADORABLE Calaveras Skull pins on her Live Journal blog. Hand sewn and each with its own personality!
She’s so busy making & selling them that she hasn’t … Read More...
Free Christmas Designs
Dancingvioletdesigns.com has some free Christmas Designs that are worth a mention as they are firstly free, and secondly great little projects that won’t take up much time.
Christmas Tree Ornament
Round Ornament 1707
Round Ornament 1708
Nativity Figure
Looking for … Read More...
Needlework Show Reminder
Don’t forget the Online Needlework Show starts Wednesday 10/15. They are providing consumer pages so be sure to check them out!
How To Choose And Attach Fashion Handles To Your Next Quilted Tote
Bags, totes, and purses are all the rage amongst quilters. Fashion handles are a sophisticated addition to a wonderful quilted tote. Cool handles are available from tons of manufacturers. But how do you choose, and how are they attached?
You … Read More...
Soy Strawberry Cheesecake Candle Project
You can also do these candles in lemon, blueberry, chocolate or raspberry. They make a great gift idea and would be handy to have a few for unexpected guests or last minute party invites. For this project you will need:… Read More...
Kimono Needle Roll
Christina Donaghy
Created and contributed the tutorial for this beautiful Japanese inspired needle case.
The full instructions can be found at Craftbits.com
Making Memories Tool Kit II
Making memories are at it again with this new tool kit, Every scrapper needs her own tool box and this one is my favorite.
It has a little of everything to get you started and to get you finished making … Read More...
Recycling and Candle Making
If you want to use up some old wax here are some ways to do that rather than throw it out.
- Make fire starters. Some people dip the wax in paper, others make a mixture of wax and saw dust
Make a tiny beaded Witch Charm
An oldie but a goodie from About.com Beadwork, this little witch charm is cute and simple to make. You can whip this up in about 30 mins, and make a whole bunch for a charm bracelet or gifts to … Read More...
Five Felted Pumpkin Sitting on a Gate
I just had to make The Five Little Pumpkins. These are crocheted, felted, stuffed, wet felted stems and then needle felted. I even made the wire gate and ended up with black sore hands. After suffering for the sake of … Read More...
Quick Halloween Polymer Clay Picture Holders
Need a fun project to keep the munchkins entertained this weekend? Or perhaps you are in need of a little fall inspired decor.  Give this pumpkin wire picture holder project a try, couldn’t you just see them holding photos … Read More...
Burp Cloth Pattern
Burp cloths have never been so retro and funky and these cloths make great gifts for the new mother or new father.
To learn how to make these very simple but effective burp cloths visit Craftbits.com
Rock On! Polymer Clay Faux Inspirations
It’s Friday! Here is your weekend inspiration: faux stone techniques.
Just like the natural materials that they imitate, there are unending variations to these projects. The photos … Read More...
Spooky Heads at Earthenware Studios!
I’m in LOVE with these Spooky Head Beads and Charms!!!! Earthenware Studios has 8 different beads, I’ve pictured 4. Which do I choose??? I’m in love with Diablo, Roboto, Skully and Kitty-oh boy!!! I’d love to have all of … Read More...
Product Review: Luv4Country Soaps
Bryna from Luv4Country Soaps was so kind to send me some samples of her products to try out. Let me tell you lovies – these are some fabulista products!
Of course when the package arrived at my front door … Read More...
Glass Bead Garden Halloween Beads
The Glass Bead Garden has a small assortment of inexpensive Halloween Beads. They are a good website if you only want to buy a few things, quick shipping and very friendly!
Looking for more Halloween Jewelry? Check out these designs … Read More...
Felt to Stitch, by: Sheila Smith
Looking over all the felting books on the market I came across this book Felt to Stitch, by: Sheila Smith (available at Amazon) and began to read all the reviews by people that had purchased it. I was so impressed … Read More...
What the heck?
Are you the type of person who likes to save everything “just in case”? Or do you find yourself buying interesting doodads at a second-hand shop or garage sale that you know will work swimmingly in a project, although at … Read More...
Color Challenge from Polka Dot Creations
Each month Polka Dot Creations hosts a Color Challenge. Create something new during the month in that color and enter it in the Color Challenge flickr group. A winner is chosen by random each month for a $25.00 … Read More...