Designers are the unsung heroes in the crafting industry. To borrow a term Walt Disney used, they are the “imagineers”. I figured you’d like to meet some of the folks behind the scenes that drive the scrapbooking industry and feed … Read More...
Soapy Love – Soap You’ll Be Tempted to Wash Your Mouth Out With
COMPANY NAME: Soapylove
WHERE ARE YOUR DIGS: San Diego, CA. Actually in the Normal Heights neighborhood. Seriously. I didn’t make that up.
WEBSITE: www.soapylove.com
BLOG: www.soapylove.blogspot.com
TOOL YOU CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT: My 9″ square silicone brownie pan – I … Read More...
Stuck on you!
I am an adhesive junkie….my addiction runs deep. I personally have complete drawers dedicated to various decorative tape and adhesives. One of my favorite sites This to That gives me the lo down on what type of adhesive I will … Read More...
Etsy News Update
From a recent Etsy Newsletter…
Back in February when Etsy announced upcoming changes to the way search would work, we made a promise to our Vintage and Commercial Supply sellers that we would extend the life of their item listings … Read More...
Great idea: Embroidered rings
Look what Anne Weaver (aka casserole) is doing with bits of felt, metallic thread, sequins, and beads. Rings! “They’re bright, they’re shiny, and they’re a bit whimsical,” she says, “It’s like the trifecta of costume jewelry!” You can see … Read More...
Thread Bangers Ball
A friend recently turned me on to Threadbangers on YouTube. It is a super cool channel for people who make their own clothes. They profile hip Indie designers as well as feature innovative projects.They also have a fun website. Hosts … Read More...
Felting Art in Denmark, Birgitte Krag Hansen
As you can see from the pictures, felting art is exciting and fun in Denmark, where Birgitte was born, teaches, writes felting books and does amazing felting art. Read about Birgitte following and be sure to visit her site and … Read More...
Upcycled Bracelets
Bracelets look great, but they don’t always feel great on your wrist. By wrapping used bangle bracelets in colorful yarn, not only have you created a soft accessory for your skin, but you’ve also created a whole new look. … Read More...
A Crochet Dude – That is Hot Craft Gossip!
Season 2 of Vickie Howell’s Craft Rock Love Podcast has begun! Hooray! Last year included interviews with yours truly, Kelly Deal, Debbie Stoller and More! This year Vickie has a stellar guest list lined up. Things get kicked off with … Read More...
Digital Collage Meets Polymer Clay
I’ve been admiring the work of multi-media artist, Katherine DuBose on etsy for a few months now. Her digital collage pendants are just little works of art! The surreal color palette and mix of old imagery with the hand tinted … Read More...
Flood Waters
In the event of an emergency, is your crafting stash really safe? I have shared this story in Creative TECHniques magazine with a few folks before but, it is something that is really important so bare with me….
For a … Read More...
Flood Waters
In the event of an emergency, is your crafting stash really safe? I have shared this story in Creative TECHniques magazine with a few folks before but, it is something that is really important so bare with me….
For a … Read More...
Knit Prints
Sure baskets of yarn and vases filled with needles make great, knitty home decor. But what if you want to take it a step further–what if you want your knit in print? Well I know I did, which is why … Read More...
Pimp Stitch: Open for business
The new embroidery site we’ve all been waiting for, Pimp Stitch, launched yesterday. In celebration, the companion blog is offering this free embroidery pattern by Tamie Snow of Roxycraft. The patterns available from the Pimp Stitch online store … Read More...
Free Project pdf from Picture Yourself Making Metal Clay Jewelry
Super talented Tammy Powley, has posted a free project from her latest book “Picture yourself Making Metal Clay Jewelry
” over on Beadstylemag.com. I won’t tell you WHAT the project is, but I will say it is easy … Read More...
Create Decorative Beeswax Candles
I found two fun videos from Expert Village on how to make decorative beeswax candles from things around the house. Rachel uses cookie cutters, bottle caps and a knife to create flowers from colored beeswax.
In the first video Rachel … Read More...
CD Earrings
These cute earrings are music to the recycled crafter’s ears. Shannah at UpCycleMart upcycles discarded CDs into pairs of cute and unusual earrings, like this geometric-themed pair made from the printed side of the CD. She also works with the … Read More...
Video tutes: silk-ribbon embroidery
If you’re attracted to silk ribbon embroidery, but you don’t have a clue how to get started, check out the new video tutorials by Melissa of Honey Bee’s Bliss. The first three videos in this series show how to … Read More...
My Name is Jennifer, nice to meet you.
I realized that I jumped right in to my new job as Artists Life editor without a formal introduction. Howdy my name is Jennifer Perkins and I’ll be your friendly guide here at Craft Gossip interviewing some of my favorite … Read More...
Prompt
Prompt means all sorts of things I suppose. I always considered it to mean being on time and ready to go….”Promptly and according to schedule.” After spending time with my good friend Carol Duvall on the set (watch the video) … Read More...