I’m in love with these handcrafted arm warmers, “Armies,” by Gaye Abandon. Made from recycled sweaters, the entire line of Armies gives wearers the mobility they need in their hands without the more-often-than-not ragged look found in fingerless gloves. Plus, … Read More...
Stitch n Bitch Audio Book
Stitch n Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook
by Debbie Stoller, read by the author.
Debbie Stoller comes from a long line of Dutch knitters including her grandmother who is mentioned during the book. What’s an Audio knitting book you ask … Read More...
Show us your Halloween Flava and get profiled!!
I’m hoping all these Halloween posts have been inspiring to you and your jewelry crafting.
Not only would I love to see what kinds of tricks & treats you’ve been making, but I’d love to profile one lucky jewelry … Read More...
Cute Japanese Fabrics and Craft Books
You can find some reall cute cotton print fabrics and craft books at Mwenda’s craft book and supply shop on Etsy. The shop is located in Singapore, but the prices are good and products well worth the wait!
Another great … Read More...
A New Kind of Bottle Cap Craft
Burned out on bottle cap crafts? Then maybe you haven’t seen this: Kawaii Crafter of zakka life presents a unique take on bottle cap functional art in her understated but artsy bottle cap bowl, made from the colorless plastic … Read More...
Online Needlework Show
I must admit I was not aware of this show until one of my readers asked me about it. The information is a little vague and the site design isn’t exactly doing it justice but it’s the needlework content that … Read More...
Decoupage Candle Projects
I found this gorgeous Hawaiian lumunaries project at DIY network. There are so many fun designs you could come up with to decoupage onto vases and what an impressive display they would make.
For a more kid friendly decoupage project, … Read More...
MacGyver Runners-Up
I hope ReadyMade magazine continues to show the MacGyver contest runners-up on its website, because there are lots of great ideas that unfortunately didn’t quite make the cut to be used in publication. For example, runner-up Brie Neel of Sophia, … Read More...
PINK PURSE PERFECTION??
Well, not perfections, surely. But, finished nonetheless. Have I told you that I’m not a perfectionist? You probably have that figured out by now.
So, here is a picture of the finished pink purse below and the flower detail above. … Read More...
Mafia Made Craft Show This Sunday!
SF Craft Mafia’s Annual Fall Shopping Extravaganza
Mark your calendars and get your Holiday shopping started EARLY
What: Mafia Made – over 40 artists and designers of amazing goods along with mini workshops and demos by Craft Gym, The … Read More...
Polymer Clay Masks
Yes, you can even use polymer clay to create a Halloween costume! It’s Friday, time for a little weekend inspiration and polymer clay goofiness. Here are some fun masks from Flickr, both in polymer and traditional clays. Hopefully you’ll find … Read More...
Mash-Up Contest
The Instructables / ReadyMade magazine Mash-Up Contest is a recycled artist’s dream. The idea is to take two unseemingly related objects and “mash” them into one “I never thought of doing that!” end result. The Instructables site even lists a … Read More...
Homespun Elegance
With all the really great designs out there by Homespun Elegance, I probably don’t even need to mention them! But as they are one of my personal favorites, let me!!!! The site is a dazzling array of eye candy … Read More...
Win Free Craft Books
Who doesn’t want to win something for free? Abe books is giving you the chance to win a set of 4 craft books. Including Craftivity, Bend-the-Rules Sewing, Scrapbooking Made Easy and Sock & Glove. For your chance … Read More...
EVERYDAY CROCHET?? No, A Special Day!
Look at this pretty sweater! It’s the first project I want to make from the new Doris Chan book, Crochet EverydayEveryday. Yesterday was my birthday – and, as usual, my dear husband forgot!! After 32 years of marriage, you’d … Read More...
Knit Aid
Knit Aid
is the new book vickie howell. I have not seen the book so please note this is not a book review more of a book notification.
It is (according to the press release) full of how-to scoop: everything … Read More...
Halloween Polymer Clay Clock
It’s scary how time flies! To add a little Halloween decor to your desk, try this Gothic inspired clock by artist Heather MacFarlane. You can find clock bits in your local arts & crafts shop. You can also reuse … Read More...
Make Your Own Silicone Candle Mold
Bruce Hirst was generous enough to share several methods of making your own molds using various compounds including silicone mold maker. There’s clear step by step illustrated instructions and I particularly liked his idea for making a supportive box with … Read More...
JBW Designs
For those of you who love the elegant simplicity of JBW Designs you really should check out the website! While you can not purchase the patterns or kits online, she gives you an alphabetical listing of shops,as well as a … Read More...
Knitted Golf Club Covers
Even dad will enjoy receiving a knitted item this Christmas if you just knit something to do with golf and these golf club covers are an ideal project. Obviously you need to think about getting started as christmas is getting … Read More...