Independent craft blog since 2007
Hi Everyone:
Continuing on our Valentine post. Remember yesterday I told you guy’s we exchange cards in my family.
We also exchange cards among friends as well.
Here’s a Valentine card I made for my friend..Creating a friendship card for … Read More...
Yes, you read correctly. Christmas 08 is hardly out the door, and we’re already talking about sewing for Christmas 09. Specifically, CraftApple is announcing an Advent calendar sew-along for Christmas 09. Every year, I say I’m going to make … Read More...
I posted the Gourmet felted, needle felting contest, yesterday urging everyone to participate and send pictures of their needle felting. Now is the time to stock up on supplies and if you are new to needle felting they have … Read More...
Does your fabric stash overflow? Is it taking over your closet, your room, your HOUSE? Then it may be time for some stashbusting. The new year is an excellent time to think about organizing, cleaning out, and using up your … Read More...
(THIS IS A PICTURE OF A BOOK I DO NOT OWN AND DON’T KNOW WHERE TO BUY!!)
So you always use a pattern and follow it to create your crochet masterpieces? I must say that I find patterns to be … Read More...
Getting started on any new hobby can be expensive, and spinning is no different. Do I want a wheel or a drop spindle to start with? What fiber should I use. How much processing do I want to do myself?… Read More...
Create your own custom duvet cover out of two flat sheets. Tamar shows you how in this tutorial on her blog, Nest Decorating. Her example uses a different print on the top and the bottom, which gives an eclectic … Read More...
My House Boutique has a free pattern to make this cute little smock for your even cuter little one. She claims it can be made in 30 minutes, and judging from the simple construction I believe her. My little one … Read More...
The Gourmet felted, designs by Gerry, is holding a needle felting contest and it looks like it will be a fun idea. The rules: Send your entries. Anything can be entered that is needle felted. You can enter … Read More...
Doc Sarah is the self-described “Guild Cheerleader and Web Tinkerer” for the PAPCG (Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild) and as her username indicates, a medical doctor. Recently, in a discussion about the safety of polymer clay, and concerns over … Read More...
Doc Sarah is the self-described “Guild Cheerleader and Web Tinkerer” for the PAPCG (Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild) and as her username indicates, a medical doctor. Recently, in a discussion about the safety of polymer clay, and concerns over … Read More...
Get a handle on all the mess in the back of your car with these handy car organizers. Even if you’re not a neat freak at heart, you can look like you are with these babies tied to the backs … Read More...
First, the question. I’m a sucker for punishment. Yes, that I am. This year I will endeavor to knit something for all of my grandchildren for their birthdays(currently there are 7).
The first is in March, a boy, will be … Read More...
What are your favorite online social networking tools for your crafty business or for finding crafts?
I think the craft selling sites themselves count as social networking sites but aside from them twitter is the one that comes to my … Read More...
There’s nothing like seeing the end result of a major project like taking a photo every day, to motivate you to take the leap. My amazing friend and Hall of Fame Scrapbooker Paula Gilarde stuck with Project 365 in 2008 … Read More...
Morning!
Wishing you and all your luv one’s a Happy New Year!
To start the new year keeping our creativity going after the Holidays..
Cuttlebug Challenge this week is to distress.
Instructions on the blog here
Here’s my take here … Read More...
The Sampler is having a sale on some of the fabulous exclusive prints that artists have done for them.
Liz Wong of Artghost.com did a great print of a mermaid with a baby narwal and that’s for sale (only 4 … Read More...
And the winner is….
Wait, first, I want you to know that I took time out from the Winter Classic game to make this announcement.
The slippers are done! Yes, they are done!
The Mossi Cardi will be finished or … Read More...
