The Lone Beader calls this spectacular bit of bead embroidery a Holiday Red Bird, but I think it would make an excellent accessory any time of year. See this brooch and more of her work on her blog.
Color Works! Finally A Color Guide For The Rest Of Us!
Color Works, The Crafter’s Guide to Color by Deb Menz, Available from Amazon
Hardcover and spiral bound, built to take with you and take the abuse.
Stumped about which colors to use in a craft project? Ths book give you … Read More...
Design Team Call
Hi Everyone:
Cuttlebug Challenge blogspot has a call for Artist below.
Read more about it there
We are growing and Wants to bring you more Challenges and more fun on the blog.
We are searching for talented Artist to help … Read More...
GAUGE – is not just a suggestion. Make it a RESOLUTION!
Here’s a really cute and useful Lantern Moon Peppermint Candy tape measure I received as an early Christmas gift:
Gauge counts!
What is gauge? It’s the size of the stitches made relative to the yarn and hook used. Sound simple? … Read More...
Make a sewing kit in a candy tin
CraftStylish shows how to make a handy sewing kit to carry along in your purse. It’s made from an old candy tin and other bits and bobs you probably already have laying around the house. Get the tute here, … Read More...
Lip balm tutorial
I love this lip balm tutorial from Cathie and Steve. These are great favors for parties, baby showers and bridal showers.
I would suggest using a lip balm filler tray to make things easiest and to ensure you don’t move … Read More...
Free patterns: Plastic canvas ornaments
Did you get your Christmas gift from Janet Perry? You missed it? Well, scoot over to Nuts About Needlepoint and download her free charts for two beautiful plastic-canvas ornaments and get started on next year’s gift list! Get the … Read More...
Free tatting pattern: Chatelaine
Sherry Pence (aka Lady Shuttlemaker) has a lovely gift for all of us this season: a gorgeous, original pattern for a tatted chatelaine. Thank you, Lady! Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Free Classes at Big Picture Scrapbooking
Have you evere tried out Big Picture Scrapbooking? They have a few free classes you can take to get the Big Picture experience before committing to their paid classes. Get more info here
Free quilt pattern: Imperial Collection
You can get this beautiful Imperial Collection pattern free from the Robert Kaufman web site. Get the pattern.
Aslan Trends Announces It’s First Annual Knitting Challenge – 2009!
Brand new! For 2009, Aslan Trends introduces it’s First Annual Knitting Challenge for 2009, to benefit the International Myeloma Foundation.
Aslan Trends, author of the popular Season’s Change Books, Volume 1 and 2 (both available through Yarn Market) … Read More...
Nuts for Nutcraker!
Hi Everyone:
I luv luv luv Nutcrackers and have a large collection, but I never thought of altering them until this post on the Helmar USA blog.
this will be a great project for next year, I can start … Read More...
Merry Christmas & Holiday Savings
Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday!
In celebration, Thunderbird Supply Company is offering free shipping on orders placed between Christmas and New Year’s. Read on to learn the details of this special offer.
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GREAT BLOGS 2008 – PART 2
Here are a few more blogs (new to me) for your viewing pleasure:
Simple crochet designs create unique, lovely cards. These ideas need not be limited to Christmas cards. Think how a pretty lacy valentine would look on crisp, red … Read More...
Holiday glass for all your friends.
So, it’s Christmas day and maybe it’s a little unconventional to post pictures of latke plates and dreidels but I’m going for it anyway. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah. They’re happening at the same time this year, you know.
My … Read More...
Merry Christmas!
Just a note to wish all of my readers a very Merry and Blessed Christmas!!!
Help American Angels Support Our Troops!
This is a cause that is close to my heart as I have a son who is currently in Iraq. Just saying that makes me cringe, but, yes, it was his choice, there is no draft, and we support him … Read More...
Merry Christmas!
Hi Everyone:
Merry Christmas!
As we celebrate with our families, Xerox will send a card to a member of the Armed Forces on your behalf to say thank you.
Here’s more info here
XEROX IS Thanking our Armed Services with … Read More...
Buche de Noel
Learn to make a buche de noel.
Kay Lodahl’s Glass Art.
I wouldn’t know, but it seems as if this seasons weather is having a big effect on people already. ::this is the sound of me rubbing it in from sunny Arizona:: Think about your favorite blogs and all of the … Read More...