Creativity 350, a partnership between five craft- and DIY-themed websites, is looking to help creatively spread the word about the important new climate change awareness group called 350.org. And they need YOUR crafting and design talent to help! It’s offering … Read More...
Teeny tiny tutorials
Janet Granger is a goddess of miniature needlepoint; and her site, Dollshouse Embroidery Kits, will help you become one, too. Janet’s free online tutorials walk you through everything from basic equipment to working with fine fabrics such as 32-count … Read More...
Global Candle Company in Canada
Global Candle Company is a one of a kind custom candle company in Canada. They will hand carve or custom make any design you want onto a candle. Think logos, weddings, custom messages for birthday parties, anniversaries, and weddings.
Shown … Read More...
Great idea: Filigree + embroidery
I’ve just discovered Guyot Brothers, a manufacturer of filigree jewelry findings. The Guyot Brothers site notes a use for these metal bits and baubles that never before occurred to me: They can be used as miniature needlepoint or … Read More...
Whip Me Baby !
Whipped shea butter is one of those things we want to “have a play” with and this video tutorial is a great visual guide on just how to get some whipping action.
You won’t need your leather whip for this … Read More...
A Little Knitty Ditty
Alana Dakos sent me her song, Never Not Knitting–A little ditty that I’m sure we can all relate to. Give it a listen on her blog and if you find yourself humming along, download it to your mp3 player … Read More...
Lauren Ferguson-Nwachukwu
One of the reasons I find Scrapbooking in it’s many forms so fascinating, is the fact that people are just so unique and their views and stories are amazingly diverse and special. I have never formally met Lauren in real … Read More...
Lauren Ferguson-Nwachukwu
One of the reasons I find Scrapbooking in it’s many forms so fascinating, is the fact that people are just so unique and their views and stories are amazingly diverse and special. I have never formally met Lauren in real … Read More...
Help Brenda find a threader
Reader Brenda Gomez asks, “I need a REALLY good needle threader. Or a better way to thread a needle. I hand embroider. I have broken 12 threaders in 2 months. The wires come out.”
I hear you, Brenda! A needle … Read More...
BOOK REVIEW – CROCHET DESIGNS BY TESS DAWSON
I ran across this project packed book in the new release section of my local public library. It’s subtitled ’25 must-have items to make’. I agree that there are a good number of attractive projects in this book, making it … Read More...
Industrial Bracelets from Clothespin Springs!
From Craftzine Blog-check out what clever and craft Nathan Luoto of Lynnwood, WA made from a bunch of clothespins. These chunky, industrial bracelets from clothespin springs are really clever and a good way to recycle broken clothespins.
Needlepoint “twinchy” challenge
Janet Perry at Nuts About Needlepoint blog invites us to participate in a monthly challenge, creating tiny works of needlepoint called “twinchies.” These 2-inch-square pieces can be completed in an evening. Janet says, “The rules are simple, take the theme … Read More...
Designer Interview- Lisa Howdin of Fitz Patterns
I am so excited to have had a chance to talk to Lisa Howdin of Fitzpatterns about her work! I LOVE Fitzpatterns and have made a lot of cool things using those groovy patterns.
So, How did you get started … Read More...
Black Market Paper Society
Okay, this company wins huge in the “cool name” category! I was fortunate enough to score some sheets of this paper and well, I am impressed. Apparently, many others are smitten as well because it is flying off the shelves … Read More...
Going forward, there’s more Yarn Forward!
I just heard from my friend Kerrie Allman, publisher of the UK-based magazine YARN FORWARD, that they’re increasing the issues they put out from 4 a year to a whopping 10! Since recently it seems as if the internet’s … Read More...
DIY Charging Station
Calling all DIY neat freaks: jannypie offers a delightful decorative charging station tutorial to organize your phone, mp3 player and other chargeable devices. She makes hers from already-prosh Martha Stewart boxes, but you could easily recycle boxes found around the … Read More...
Picture yourself felting your knitting by Sarah E. White (Giveaway)
Sarah was generous enough to send me her book to review and I’m giving it away to one of my loyal readers. These will be one of these books that I will have to buy for my felting library to … Read More...
Create this fun and unique Double Pull Out Books
Hi Everyone:
I came across this fun Double Pull Out Book that will be great to use [tag]stamping [/tag]florals to create this fun mini album..
You can also use this for a brag book or end of the year gifts… Read More...
Elegant Beaded Candle Project from Michaels
This is one of the most beautiful beaded candles I have seen. Thanks to Michael’s craft store you can recreate the elegant beaded candle project with their easy step by step instructions.
The glass prima pillar holder really sets the … Read More...
Crocheted Bangles from recycled Silk!
Vickie Howell (CraftGossip’s Knitting Editor) posted a wonderful tutorial on making crocheted bangles with recycled sari silk yarn on her Craft.Rock.Love blog. I’ve seen many a really sweet knit bangle tutorial but none for us crocheters-until now that is!!! … Read More...