Hi Everybody:
I go thru those little post it like water, I use them for my to do list and for leaving reminders for myself everywhere at work…
This will make such a great gift to a co-worker and you … Read More...
Lori Marie & Her Pretty Little Things on Decor8
Lori Marie of the fantabulous website Pretty Little Things can be seen everywhere from Etsy to the Martha Stewart show and now you can find her on the Deco8 blog. Holly Becker and Lori have themselves a nice little chat … Read More...
A little bird told me – crafty links
This week’s little birds come from JooJoo’s etsy shop. I love her simple and delightfully whimsical style. And what great photography, I could see these as note cards!
And now some links from the craftiest bloggers around:
Hawaiian Luau Candle Project
I had to share this Hawaiian luau candle project found at CandlesandSupplies.com. It would be perfect for a Hawaiian theme or even a summer themed wedding or party. The blue wax looks striking against the coconut shell and the … Read More...
Embroider your favorite photo
Calamity Kim has blogged a great tutorial for creating an embroidery pattern from a photo. Get the lowdown here. And thanks to Feeling Stitchy for pointing to this nifty idea.
An Interview With Brenda Pinnick
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...