With “eco-friendly” holding strong as the latest buzzword, those of us that love to make crafts out of recycled materials can rejoice – we’re way ahead of the curve.
Take these coasters featured at Apartment Therapy recently – all are … Read More...
Upcycled Old Soccer Ball Into A Bag
Have you ever wondered what to do with those old soccer balls from your glory days? Well, here’s proof that you can truly upcycle just about anything! Take one of those worn-out soccer balls and give it a brand-new purpose … Read More...
Elegant Blown Glass Christmas Tree
Who knew a collection of one item could be so diverse?
Heth over at the Slaton Christmas Blog shares a bit of her Christmas Tree collection which includes this beautiful blown glass rendition. What a great taste of tradition with … Read More...
Snow Folks Beanbags
Snow Folks Beanbags! Who knew snow could have so much personality? These easy-sew beanbags will be happy to spread good cheer as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or package decorations.
Tutorial: Round bargello ornament
Here’s another gorgeous bargello ornament pattern, free for your personal use from Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog. Judy, thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful projects you share! Get the pattern and instructions.
Bargello embroidery patterns are … Read More...
Five Noni Signed Patterns Giveaway! Just Pansies, Forget-Me-Not, Peony Flowers, Camellia Flowers, Just Tulips (USA ONLY)
FIVE of Noni patterns will be given away and they are signed and ready for you to knit for a gift or yourself! Noni’s stunning: Just Pansies, Forget-Me-Not, Peony Flowers, Camellia Flowers, Just Tulips! Each pattern is a signed … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas redwork Embroidery
This adorable seasonal redwork pattern is available free (for personal use) from Gail Pan Designs. What a great gift for us! Get the pattern.
Ever wonder why Christmas is so red? is It’s because of redwork embroidery? It … Read More...
More about the shrinky stuff
Melly of Melly and Me blog has posted a bit more about the amazing “shrinky stuff” she scored at the Australian Quilt Market. It turns out that the official name of this product is……Shrinking Sheet. I can remember that! … Read More...
Celebrate with… Mangos!
Find all kinds of mango inspiration at the National Mango Board.
Maya Road Virtual Warehouse Sale
Maya Road is having another virtual warehouse sale from now until December 21st. I bought one of these kits back in June and was very happy with the contents. The kit contains both older and overstock products with a total … Read More...
Maya Road Virtual Warehouse Sale
Maya Road is having another virtual warehouse sale from now until December 21st. I bought one of these kits back in June and was very happy with the contents. The kit contains both older and overstock products with a total … Read More...
Free Ornament Patterns, and an Entrelac Tutorial!
Get those needles out, drag out the yarn, and cast on…..
All of these Ornament Patterns are FREE on Berocco’s Site!
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Entrelac Tutorial, here:
Now, create a scarf with your new skills!http://knittyotter.typepad.com/otterknits/2007/03/entrelac_scarf_.html
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Memphis Fingerless Gloves… Read More...
Space Oddities Star Wars Crafts
These great buttons are just a few of the amazing items available from Space Oddities.
from the e-mail: “Useable art made from recycled comic books! From wonder woman to darth vader,
Space Oddities makes pins, magnets, mirrors and … Read More...
Elin Isaksson Chandelier on Bouf.com
Bouf (“boof”) is a site that pairs up homeware and gift designers in the UK. What a great concept!
This custom chandelier by Elin Isaksson is a great example of functional art; fantastic glass blowing with metal work for an … Read More...
Holiday Sewing Pattern (FREE)
This little guy is capped, dressed in his plaid woollies and sweater, muffled up to his eyeballs and just waiting patiently for a winter snowstorm! Designed by Sitting Kitties Whimsical little kitties to tuck here and |
Gifts for fabric lovers
Not sure what to give your favorite fabric-lover for Christmas? Kim of True Up blog has five fabulous ideas!Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
Donate and win!
Michele Foster (aka Mishka) of Quilting Gallery is combining charity crafting and a giveaway in a totally new way. Michele and a group of her friends will be making quilts throughout the year and donating them to Victoria’s Quilts … Read More...
Snowfolk for your folk – one more time
I was sad when this piece didn’t roll over to our home page, because I love these little guys so much! I want to share them with everybody! So I’m reposting. Those of you who have already met the Snowfolk, … Read More...
Francine’s Link Love
A Christmas card a day on Scrapperie
Check out the Creative Corner at Maya Road for some lovely holiday ideas
Gift ideas from Two Peas in a Bucket: Clipboard and Pillow Boxes
Free Digital Christmas kit from Two Peas in … Read More...
Gift Idea #4 – Unique Findings from Green Girl Studios
Green Girl Studios is another great webstore to find more unique gifts for jewelry makers. They have some really unusual and beautiful pendants, clasps and charms in pewter and silver that any jewelry maker would love to get!
Some of … Read More...