Thanks to sender-inner Janet, I have discovered the wonderful world of Crispina, a studio that transforms old sweaters and cotton pieces into stylish garments, sweaters, rugs, iPod pouches and other home accessories. I’ve been a stuffed animal lover … Read More...
The Drawn Thread
The Drawn Thread has been publishing
fine needlework charts since 1994.
They specialize in sophisticated, traditional designs that are fun and challenging to stitch.
The site is nicely put together with clear categories for everything, including where to purchase and … Read More...
Essential Oils in Candles
If you would like to make your own candles using essential oils, Natura Essentials has a very good selection.
They also have their own line of candles, diffusers, cream perfumes, essential oil balms and face elixirs. In case you’re wondering … Read More...
One Skein Wonders Book Release
One Skein Wonders has released it’s new book.
256 pages, 8 x 8 1/2, two-color photographs and illustrations throughout, full-color photo gallery of projects and has a RRP of $18.95 ISBN 1580176453
Hot off the heels of the uber-successful One-Skein … Read More...
Blugrn Design
Blugrn Design is a indie biz run out of Washigton DC. They specialize in green architecture, design, photography and jewelry! I am in love with the handmade necklaces, especially the Little Blu Cloud necklace, the Flying Birdie on Branch Necklace … Read More...
Sept Hoffman Releases
Hoffman distributing has released it’s latest designs for punch needle.
The September designs have been released including some very cute halloween projects.
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
My Needle Felted Pumpkin
When I posted the knitted felt pumpkin yesterday I was inspired to try a felted pumpkin using batting and roving. Last night I got out my felting supplies and made one and I am very happy with the results. For … Read More...
Annie’s Sweatshop
Finally, a sweatshop you can feel good about buying from. Annie’s Sweatshop offers a fine sampling of handmade stylish doggy accessories, including super-soft collars made from old silk ties (shown), sustainable pet beds made from recycled plastic and harnesses repurposed … Read More...
$20 Daily Shopping Spree
Win a shopping spree daily with Scrapbook.com. For your chance to win all you have to do is upload one of your layouts to their layout gallery highlighting the products you used from their online store.
for more information check … Read More...
Teddy Bear Junction-Etsy
If the holidays (or any other day) are sneaking up on you, hurry to the Teddy Bear Junction for help!!! This sweet little etsy shop has lots of already stitched goodies. The workmanship is beautiful, these will be lovely gifts!
Fish at 100 Candles
Fish symbolizes wealth and abundance in many cultures but they are also a nice change. The fish at 100 Candles look very realistic too. This rainbow trout candle might make your favorite fisher smile if you present one of these, … Read More...
Conjure Oils
Conjure Oils ~ Fine Fragrances Magickal and Mundane.
I fell in love with this website! Magickal, mystical and an oil for everything abounds within Conjure.
Limited Edition Oils include oils created especially for the Autumn/Halloween season that look wickedly delightful … Read More...
Polymer Clay Cakes Galore!
Put down that fork! These sweet treats are your fun bit of inspiration for the weekend. Although I have a feeling to some of these talented miniaturists this cake making is serious business.Â
Here is a cake tutorial from … Read More...
Digital Scraplifters Challenge
Digital Scrapbooking Scraplifter’s Challenge
Join the free digtial scrapbooking in their new monthly Scraplifter’s Challenge. Each month you will receive a new page template. It will then be your mission to personalize it by adding your choice of pictures, … Read More...
Making your own wire knit chain with the WYR Knittr
What a fun little tool this is! Create your own knit wire chain with the Wyr Knittr-A hand crank knitting spool. This will allow you to create a mesh knit tube that you can then use as is, fill … Read More...
Education~A must for the Indie bath and body creatrix!
One thing that I’m a stickler for is that people who decide to start making bath and body products must have a basic working knowledge of the ingredients they put in their products – especially if these products have essential … Read More...
5000 Gummy Babies Challenge
Rita from Craftbits.com is embarking on yet another charity program. This time she is setting out to make 5000 gummy jelly babies for charity.
She has chosen these adorable little babies as they are small, fast to knit up and … Read More...
Marzena Gabrel Felt Designer
Laurie Warshawsky’s blog,”The Blooming Lily’” out of Cleveland, Ohio. Each week she publicizes a “Cool Site of the Week.” This week’s cool site features Marzena Gabrel Designs. Marzena is a felting artist and has a shop filled … Read More...
Rania’s Cross Stitch Creations
This is a great little site, with lots of patterns. The patterns are all very reasonable and downloadable in PDF format. You purchase through Email,very simple! Be sure to browse the 3 pages of free patterns!
LOVE IT – HATE IT – GOTTA HAVE IT……
Crochet. I love all the new books and magazines out there with great color pictures of wonderful crochet sweaters, doilies, totes, shrugs, etc. I even like it that there are patterns for Barbie and Ken, teddy bears, and skateboarders.
I … Read More...