Love to organize? Would you love to become organized? Christy Petterson at getcrafty.com transformed a hand-me-down Rolodex into a craft organizer. She’s especially fond of dyeing fabric and making jewelry, and she finds that she can keep track of tiny … Read More...
Using A Closet To Organize Paper
I’m loving this idea to organize your paper stash in a closet organizer. It’s a great way to use sometimes overlooked real estate in your home.
Those “Beautiful” Bridesmaid Dresses
June has come and gone and now what to do with those luscious dresses swathed in plastic lurking in the back of every girl’s closet? Here are a couple of great ideas to use up the fabric at least. Perhaps … Read More...
What’s Your Style Category?
Find out which of the five Root LightStyle categories you identify with so they can then guide you on suitable selections of scents, candles and decor to create the look that will project your own personal style. I think it’s … Read More...
STITCH N PITCH ST. LOUIS, AUGUST 6, 2007
Were you at the St. Louis Cardinals’ Stitch n Pitch? And, what do you know about St. Louis after all?? Just the above…..
Did you know that 850 needle artists attended this game??
What do crochet and baseball have to … Read More...
Christmas is approaching fast
It’s only August, but if you want to do some embroidery for Christmas, you’d better start now. Time flies, and suddenly it’s November, and we have other things in mind. It’s wise to start embroidered gifts – or even for … Read More...
Wonder Washer Review!
I received my Wonder Washer yesterday and I used it this morning and it worked great. I took the pictures below and will put them on my site so you can see them closer.Â
I knitted a ruffle collar in … Read More...
50 Ways to Use Essential Oils
1. For Scent-Sational smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup … Read More...
Adorn Hearts Recycling
I’m not a subscriber to Adorn magazine — a hip (fairly) new publication that features crafty ways to create and embellish clothing and home decor — but the cover of its fall issue has me running to the bookstore to … Read More...
CROQ – A Zine For Crafters!
CROQ is a crafty zine written by a team of awesome crafty collaborators around the USA. Articles range from DIY projects, vegan recipes, interviews with influential crafters and indie business owners, and calls to craftivism. This zine is only on … Read More...
Ruby Re-Usable
Ruby Re-Usable, a.k.a. artist Diane Kurzyna, is the diva of the Olympia Dumpster Divers in Olympia, Wash. She dedicates her life to art and craft made from recycled materials, which she also blogs about. Her website includes a portfolio of … Read More...
Your needlework fabrics
First time stitcher or experienced, it doesn’t matter. I found during my long years of embroidery nothing beats a good quality fabric. It makes embroidering so much easier and so much more fun. Good fabric can be a little more … Read More...
Fortune Cookie Charm Tutorial
Tedsieland has a great tutorial on making polymer clay Fortune Cookie Charms on her Deviant Art account. This is an easy project that any skill level can do, and they make cute charms for bracelets, earrings, cellphones, dog collars or … Read More...
Glad Press’n Seal Scrapbooking Tips
Who knew that Glad Press’n Seal was good for so many things besides food? Their site is full of testimonials for different Press’n Seal uses, including quite a few scrapbooking ideas in their arts & crafts section.
Snow bear
How far you do think Christmas is away? You may as well start making crafts now! You know you will be rushed on the 24th!
http://teddiesbylauralynn.com/free-patterns/patterns.html
Snowbear Pattern
This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2… Read More...
Lovely Pear Day….
I love Marilyn Patrizio! Her charming illustrations are made into sweet accessories and fun stationary! Her Etsy Store is stocked full of goodies such as the Smiling Pear Charm. This charm was handmade by Oscar Nieto and is in … Read More...
Manly Man Candle Company
These guys are too funny. One of their manly man candles is called “clean laundry“. The scent description states how laundry is too boring anyway so the solution is to light a couple of these candles and forget … Read More...
First Ever KAL with SWTC Karaoke Yarn
I have finally done it, I have committed to a[tag] KAL[/tag]. I joined the [tag]South West Trading Company[/tag] [tag]Knit a Long[/tag] using [tag]Karaoke yarn[/tag]. This is a [tag]soysilk and wool blend[/tag] sold at [tag]SWTC.[/tag] The knit a long is held … Read More...
I-pod Cozy
If you are an I pod user,or know one, (and who does’nt??). you should look at the cool design offered at Craftzine!! Jenn of half Birthday offers this 2 link tutorial. Much easier than you might think.
Muffin Candle Project
Lata Tokhi shared this fun project on Crafters Community
She used chopped crayon bits for nuts and decorations and has tricked people into thinking they were real.
Materials needed:
- Candle Making Supplies (Wax, Dyes, Boiler, Wicks etc.)
- Paper Muffin Cups