While researching the story of William Kamkwamba and his windmill, I learned from Tom Rielly of TED that many homes in Malawi use paraffin as their main source of light and heat. We use candles here for more luxurious … Read More...
Crochet Jackets for the “Real” You
Here’s the blurb on Maggie’s Crochet site for a new crochet leaflet:
Jackets for the Real You
These crochet jackets from et you change your wardrobe whenever you change your mood. Is it a day for quick decisions and getting … Read More...
Journaling Tips
One of the most personal touches you can add to your scrapbooking pages is journaling in your own handwriting (no matter how horrible you think it may be). Creative Memories offers some tips to get you started journaling.
Impressive Sewing Rooms Or Just OTT
Call it jealousy but after looking at these Sewing rooms from Behind the Seams all I could think of was how Over the top (OTT) these rooms were. Firstly my craft room never ever looks that neat and I am … Read More...
Silicone Food Candle Molds
Soap and Candle Molds.com have a wide variety of molds to choose from. The nice thing about these silicone molds is that they usually pop out fairly easily.
One of the stranger ones that is new to me anyway is … Read More...
Hurt Book Sale
From the [tag]Interweave[/tag] site and the [tag]Knitting Daily Newsletter[/tag]
Interweave Press is now holding its annual online [tag]HURT BOOK SALE[/tag]! Receive discounts of 50 to 80% off the retail price for slightly damaged books (books may have scratches on … Read More...
Jenni’s Felted Friends
Check out Jenni’s shop, she has many adorable friends waiting for you to give them a home!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5057136
Jenni’s philosophy:
I guess I’m what you’d call a “self-taught” artist. While I do have a great appreciation and respect for taking … Read More...
Getting Started: Making Your First Page
Sometimes the hardest part of scrapbooking is getting the first page of a project done. Learn2Scrapbook.com offers a step by step guide to getting your first page done.
Making Your First Page @ Learn2Scrapbook.com
Button Necklace
This button necklace is a great design piece that will definitely create some conversation.
You will need a serger with a cording foot to be able to complete this project.
Lemonade for Hot Days
[tag]Auntie Amanda Knits[/tag] created a very cute short-sleeved cardigan using [tag]Filatura di Crosa[/tag] [tag]Elena[/tag], a 100% mercerized Mako Egyptian Cotton yarn distributed by [tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag]. The yarn is discontinued, but in doing a search at [tag]google[/tag]… Read More...
Iron Chef for Crafters
If you live in the Portland (Oregon) area, don’t miss the 5th annual Iron Artist Sculpt-Off — if not to participate then at least to observe recycled art in action. Here’s the lowdown:
The 5th Annual IRON ARTIST Sculpt-Off
Saturday, … Read More...
Make a Wallet
Debbie Colgrove has a free pattern for making your own wallet. Buy picking up some funky retro prints your bound to have a purse everyone will love. Try this supercool wallet pattern out at Craftbits.com too or if choosing … Read More...
Star Wars Sock Doll
I am not into star wars but I am reassured that this hammer head sock doll pattern is “Super Duper Cool” and it’s super duper free too.
If your like me and not really into the whole sci-fi thing then … Read More...
THE PROPER CARE AND FEEDING OF THE CROCHET-BASED ECONOMY
What, you may ask, is a ‘crochet-based’ economy? The pillars of this economic system are: PAS, YAS, HAS, and Rubbermaid.
PAS = pattern acquisition syndrome
YAS = yarn acquisition sydrome – includes thread
HAS = hook acquisition syndrome
Are these … Read More...
Making Gel Candles
I found detailed guides to creating gel candles at Gel Candle Making.com
They share some useful tips and busted some myths, exaggerations and horror stories. One email in particular has been circulating and has now been deemed as an urban … Read More...
Fiber Arts Bloggers Netring
Knitted IPhone
Well, I knew it wouldn’t take long for someone to do this – knit an [tag]iPhone[/tag].
This post is found on [tag]Daddy Types[/tag] a blog for [tag]new dads[/tag]. This would make a nice toy for your child so you … Read More...
Ribbon Storage Box
Craftbits.com has a tutorial on their site for making a ribbon storage box. I always look longingly at these when I’m at scrapbooking stores, but I haven’t been able to spend $20+ to get one. I might just have to … Read More...
Knit Felt in Love with Crochet
This shop was a suggested link and I find it to be most charming.  Grace sells her original design patterns for crocheted felted purses, complete with how to create the embellishments and felted techniques.   She also sells … Read More...
“We Felted and we Felt it!â€
I found Jodie’s blog as I Googled my way through a number of felting and fiber artist blogs and sites. When I saw these happy ladies working on this joint felting project with their children and on a raining day … Read More...