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While browsing for art today, I came across Steven Cuthbert’s Artful Ways. In the functional art section, all the products featured happen to be candles.
Selections include strawberries drizzled in chocolate, peppers, pinecones and frogs. Some of the more … Read More...
Update! I received a email from Rebecca updating us that she now is blogging on Sally’s Garden and she about to start writing for http://www.irishartsblog.com/ which is to be launched next week.  I just looked at … Read More...
Want instant graphics and pattern resources for your polymer clay creations? Visit our old friends at Dover Publications. I fell in love with this Art Nouveau one. They seem to have a book for every time period in art … Read More...
Have you ever wanted a quilting show to be on your time schedule, free of charge so that you can view it at your leisure? That is now possible with Quilters T.V. They have certainly put a great idea … Read More...
Hi Everyone:
Valentine will be here soon, any plans? Dragonflairestudios guess how many M&M’s is still going , have you won?
I started thinking about different ways to use my stash of pearl ex and discovered a wealth of … Read More...
Proud momma annam42 over at Craftster designed and built her daughter this finely crafted custom kitchen using salvaged cardboard and contact paper. Added touches such as hot and cold water taps, a recessed baking pan sink and a working oven … Read More...
There are all kinds of things you could use for creating a heart shaped candle such as candy and/or soap molds but these steel ones look sturdy that I found at OneStopCandle.com.
One Stop Candle has seven different molds to … Read More...
I admit, I did not crochet this lovely shawl. I wish I had. I found it at a thrift store for the princely sum of $1.50! Some crocheter out there crocheted this beauty in broomstick stitch (one I have never … Read More...
The Needle is a new collaborative blog for creators of quality plush creatures. They are less than a month old and already have over 50 members posting! It a great place to see what’s going on in the plush industry. … Read More...
Indie craft gossip had the pleasure of interviewing Alicia Gandhi, our former Craft Gossip Jewelry editor! Alicia is a stay at home mom of 2 & craft addict. She likes to make beaded jewelry, kids hair accessories & tutus. … Read More...
ComputerScrapbook.com has launched it’s new digital kits
Be sure to check them out if your into digital scrapbooking.
Not a digital scrapper? have you considered using digital layouts and themes
as inspiration ? Digital layouts can be a great way … Read More...
Smocking is an embroidery technique that is used to collect cloth in order for it to stretch. Smocking was extensively employed before elastic in cuffs, bodices, and necklines of clothes when buttons were not desired.
Smocking, which originated in England … Read More...
The popular Etsy shop Kirinco.etsy.com has moved on to it’s own Web Shop. Lara Cameron is the artist and designer behind Kirin & Co. Her business is based in Melbourne, and run out of her home office. I … Read More...
Well around here, it’s getting mighty close to that time again! Take out the kettle, steep some leaves and shop for these cute tea themed gifts on Etsy….
From left to right, Top Row
1) Teacup Girl and Birds Nest … Read More...
Certified organic, 100% vegan aromatherapy products to soothe your mind and feed your soul!
 Tired of seeking out bath and body products free of harmful preservatives and synthetic fragrances/perfumes and colors, Stephanie Reynolds, President of Hothouse Botanicals, decided to … Read More...
Accent your next beading project with Cathy Collison’s bottle cap beads. These shiny hollow beauties, sold individually, are made with lead-free solder and feature nearly 70 of your favorite soda pop and beer varieties, from the common Coke to … Read More...
Kathryn Ivy has tempted me with her DIY Yarn Dying Tutorial
I am a bit of a color flussy (anything bright grabs my attention) and at the prospect of being able to create my own kalidascope yarn has me excited. … Read More...
We previously made some personalized mugs for Christmas presents and I was thinking they would also make wonderful valentine candle gifts. Creating a candle in a mug is the same as using any other container.
Shown here is one my … Read More...
This tissue box cover is a little kitsch but could be just the thing your looking for to get you started in canvas work this year.
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Now here is a line of fabulous looking products for you to consider pampering yourself with!
There is something for everyone here! From the Alchemille Etsy store description:
ALCHEMILLE’S GARDEN: a line of artisan tea blends and … Read More...
