Isn’t this candle from Flamin’ Dame Candles gorgeous? It looks fun to make too. The supplies needed for this project are:
- Fruit Compote Glass
- Small flower pot votive glass
- Votive candle
- LP gel wax
- Wax fruit
- Wax fruit embeds (your
Free Crochet Patterns – MEN’S SWEATERS
Finding suitable crochet patterns for men is always a challenge. I’ve been surfing for some lately – and searching my stash of books and magazines. I keep remembering the words of my cyberbuddy Ken Jones when he stated that he … Read More...
Pierrot – needle felting machine
Pierrot – needle felting machine
Someone suggested an article on the Pierrot – needle felting machine. I see the price with shipping to the US is AUD $777.50 which is $666.94 USA dollars.  This appears to be a top-of-the-line … Read More...
Kitchen Kitsch Patterns
Crochetroo.etsy.com has some fun crochet patterns from Downunder
From kitchen kitsch patterns and Aussie NativeBirds
Check out the finished projects or the very inexpensive patterns to make your own.
Tahki Stacy Charles Announces Fall/Winter Books
[tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag] has prepared 4 books for this fall / winter: Tahki Yarns Fall / Winter Collection, Tweed Collection, Filatura di Crosa Fall / Winter Collection and S. Charles Collezione Fall / Winter Collection.
Tahki Yarns Fall … Read More...
Tutorial: Changing Paper Colors
One of the best things about digital scrapbooking is that you can make changes to your layouts quickly and easily. DigitalScrapbookMemories.com offers a tutorial about how to change your digital scrapbooking’s paper colors.
Changing Paper Colors @ … Read More...
August Events To Get You Excited
August 11
Beverly, MA
“Wrought by Her Hand” – New England Samplers 1734-1884
Sponsored by the Beverly Historical Society & Museum at the John Cabot House, 117 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Featuring antique 18th and 19th century samplers from … Read More...
Worlds Largest Yarn Stach
I do have a stash of yarn at my home. I also have some in my son’s basement. I am always looking at yard sales, garage sales, resale shops and yarn shops. However . . . .
I will never … Read More...
Peng Peng Bears and Sock Monkeys
If you take one look at this site you’ll be hooked by these incredibly sweet and well made little bears. Artist Peng Peng Kalyman has been making these sweeties since 2002 and gaining notice all over the country! Check out … Read More...
Aluminum Mini Trays
Using only a pair of scissors, Instructables member xavtek has been making these mini trays from aluminum cans for years. They’re meant to be used as ashtrays, but they function just as well as jewelry holders, soap dishes, spare change … Read More...
Sewing Room Stash Organizing
Let’s face it, sewers are stashers! We love stuff, collect stuff and hoard stuff. However this can be a problem when it takes up more space than you have! I will share my ideas that have worked for me and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorials – Mug Mats and a little Poem
Nothing beats a hot cup of tea for an excuse to take a break from the busyness of life. Here is a great sewing project that uses up scraps. I have made these for craft and fundraising sales but filled … Read More...
Nut and Bee Stationary
Annette Lauder in Auckland, New Zealand is the creative force behind Nut and Bee. All these adorable goods are made from her own designs. She even posts drawings on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on her sketchbook blog where fans … Read More...
How to Make Felt Beads
Here is a tutorial by Lise that shows you just how to make felted beads and the results are awesome as seen in this picture and the site has several more felted beaded goodies.
Subscribe to The Sampler and support indie community…..
The Sampler is an innovative marketing & promotional tool for indie businesses. Each month, independent crafters, artists, shops, zines and record labels, send samples and promotional materials to a contribution pool. All the samples are photographed, posted to the site… Read More...
Scrapbook Group on Flickr
I love Flickr (a photo social networking site, if you’ve never heard of it before) and the ability it gives to photographers (or just plain old photo takers) to meet people with similar interests. Flickr even has their own scrapbooking … Read More...
Blogtipping Day at Candle Making
Okay I’m a little late so it’s more like blogtipping evening. In case you missed it last month blogtipping day is the first calendar day of each month and we’ll be tipping and/or offering compliments to crafty blogs.
Blogtippee 1. … Read More...
Pink Ribbon Tatting Pattern
Pink Ribbons are popular with anyone involved in Breast Cancer Awareness, and I came across this pattern while seeking out some brooch ideas for our local support group.
Lenore English has published this pattern on her website making it free … Read More...
Embroidables New Designs
Embroidables have released their latest designs
for machine embroidery with a very cute birthday collection and diva animals.
Outback Embroidery 30% off Sale
Glen Harris is an embroidery digitizer for Outback Embroidery and is offering his designs at 30% off until August the 5th at the Secrets of Embroidery website. If 30% off is still not quite in your budget then check out … Read More...