I heard about how much my friend, Ronnie, like this book, so I asked her to write a review for all of us. So, here’s my guest columnist, Ronnie, with her review:
The latest in the series from Crochet Shawls … Read More...
Maker Faire Swap-O-Rama-Rama
The renowned Maker Faire Oct. 20-21 in Austin is offering plenty of crafty and geeky demos along with hands-on make-it-take-projects. What may be a highlight for those interested in recycled goods is the free Swap-O-Rama-Rama. The Maker Faire site describes … Read More...
Erica Michaels Needleart Designs
Great site with tons of beautiful designs. Shop locator and beautiful free patterns! Check it out!!!
The Trilogy
The Trilogy is a cross stitch company formed by a joining of the creative talents from
Bent Creek, Heart in Hand Needleart, and Twisted Threads.
Great site with tons of beautiful designs!
Artist Spotlight: Grant Diffendaffer
Grant Diffendaffer’s beads tap into the primordial influences of moculuer structures and hidden organism of the sea. His work is other worldly yet deeply rooted in the minute details of the natural world.Â
I’m eagerly awaiting the release of his … Read More...
Hand Painted Celebration Candles
Veronica began Celebration Candles after searching unsuccessfully for a candle for her son’s christening. She then decided to design her own candle and received so many compliments she decided to go into business creating personalized hand painted candles.
Her wedding … Read More...
Free Breast Cancer Awareness Kit
See Jane Scrap has designed a Breast Cancer Awareness digital scrap kit for PcLayers
And it is available Free of Charger.
It is available for a short time only so make sure you pop over and download this FREE Pack.… Read More...
Copper circuit board Skull pendant
Reclaim and recycle that ancient motherboard into some Halloween Geek Chic Jewelry!
Vomitsaw on LJ posted this cute skull bracelet he made from an old circuit board. He also has a website where he lists a couple for sale, along … Read More...
The Shepards Bush
I hardly need to write anything about this wonderful line of needlework products, do I? Anyone who has taken a moment to check these beautiful products out realizes they are top of the line. The site is well organized, with … Read More...
Felted Sea Sculptures
I have be meeting amazing people writing for Craft Gossip and this artist, Helle who lives in a beachside suburb of Sydney, Australia, truly stretches the word amazing to awe-inspiring. I discovered Helle’s blog Gooseflesh where all her … Read More...
Polymer Clay Halloween Showcase
Waning Crescent Art Pendant by Gabriel
Black Cat Pin by ArtsyClay
Spider Web Beads by PapernClay
Wicked Art Doll Puppet by Elizabeth Bonura
Pumpkin Candy Jar by Peggers
Happy Boo by CLBcreations
Recycled Greeting
Micol (pronounced “Michael” and rhymes with “recycle” ) Day of recyclemicol offers a great tutorial on transforming greeting cards (or cardstock you have on hand) into pillow gift boxes that would make Martha proud. Be sure to check out her … Read More...
Crazy Quilted Fan Ornament Tutorial
Turn your fabulous fabric scraps and a few embellishments into beautiful crazy quilted ornaments.
Sandie of Delightfully Crazy blog offers a really nice step-by-step tutorial here.
Editor’s note 4/27/2014: This tutorial in no longer available; the blog owner set … Read More...
Stitchin In The Big Easy
Cindy Valentine has organized a new retreat in New Orleans here is their press release about the event.
THE FACTS
WHAT: This will be more of a “retreat” format and less of a formal workshop, however there will be
classes … Read More...
PMC Skull Cufflink Tutorial
Keeping with the Halloween Theme-From Craftster, I’ve found this ADORABLE Skull cufflink tutorial! The post is aobut making cufflinks, but you could easily make this into a pendant or earrings or charms too!
Looking for more Halloween themed Earrings? … Read More...
~Product Body Shop~
Oooh girlehs – let me direct you to a site that was received through our “link suggestion.” Product Body Shop founder Joanna Schmidt told me in her link suggestion that “If you loved whipped butters, please visit my store and … Read More...
Angel Creations
With the Holidays just around the bend, why not consider getting some of your tags and gift items early! Angel Creations on Etsy has a nice array of handmade tags and angels. A portion of the proceeds will be donated … Read More...
Polymer Clay Leaf Fossil Pendant
When you go out for your next walk, pick up a few leaves to transform into pendants that celebrate the season. Here is an earthy Leaf Fossil Pendant project designed by Patricia Kimle.
[tags]polymer clay, arts and crafts, diy, … Read More...
Hand Painted African Designs at Gekko Gallery
Kapula candles began in the sixties and Ilse Appelgryn’s aunt and mother used Wedgewood and Delft porcelain designs initially for inspiration.
As they expanded and grew more daring, designs used for these Kapula candles began including bright geometric patterns, camouflage … Read More...
EVERBODY’S TALKING ABOUT TWINKIE!
All over the crochet (inter)net, everyone’s talking about Twinkie Chan. Who is Twinkie? She’s part of a movement called ‘Indie Crafts’. There are lots of artists and crafters who are part of the Indie movement – Indie as in Independent. … Read More...