So, I’m home recuperating from my knee replacement (doing well, thank you) and a bit fuzzy because of the pain meds. First, Saturday’s mail held the latest copy of Crochet Today! Yippee! Something to stare at that requires no attention … Read More...
Help Polymer Clay Shine!
Bead Star is the American Idol of jewelry design contests. Polymer clay shines in more than a few categories in this competition. I have two designs as finalists! (pictured here) I see there are polymer clay entries in the plastic … Read More...
Help Polymer Clay Shine!
Bead Star is the American Idol of jewelry design contests. Polymer clay shines in more than a few categories in this competition. I have two designs as finalists! (pictured here) I see there are polymer clay entries in the plastic … Read More...
A Little Bird Told Me – Crafty Links
It’s time to share another round of crafty links from the blog-o-sphere.
Today’s little bird comes from Menagerie Studio, a cute etsy shop that offers some very unique pendants. Jewelry designers take note, grab these up while they are such … Read More...
Fish bowl candle
It’s a little late to make this fish bowl gel candle a Father’s Day present but it gave me an idea for the next special occasion. You can find the Fish Bowl Forever Candle at the Gel Candle Company.… Read More...
Tammy Powley AKA The Crafty Princess
Tammy Powley is a prolific author, blogger extraordinaire and did I mention amazing jewelry designer. In this interview Tammy and I chat about her latest book Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelry, Bead Bloggers, her position as editor at … Read More...
Happy Dad’s Day!
I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad in Seattle! It was him who bought me my first sewing machine (that I still have, I might add!) Thanks Daddy!!
Father’s always seem so harder … Read More...
Dadcando
In honor of Father’s Day, I must mention Dadcando, a site dedicated to fathers and kids making things together. A detailed tutorial for this pretty butterfly, created with old wrapping paper, is available for download. Also in the recycled … Read More...
New Built By Wendy
I am SOO excited to report that the fabulous Wendy Mullins has come out with some fantastic new patterns for Simplicity.
These super stylish new pieces are for knits. Ah- but working with knit fabrics can be a bit of … Read More...
Felting Tutorials at Home Work
The blog, titled “Home Work” is kept by Leah and she has an ETSY shop called “Spider Felt”. Leah has some wonderful FREE felting tutorials that I think that you will all want to see and try. She uses several … Read More...
Recycled Artist Harriete Estel Berman
One glance at the works of art — and accompanying prices — at harriete-estel-berman.info and you’ll see that the creative pieces lean toward art rather than craft. But many of Harriete’s techniques and outcomes are found in the recycled crafts… Read More...
The Joys of Cupcakes
Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Especially when paired with Sewing!
Made by Simplicity, pattern #2990 features a number of whimsical pincushions. From a vintage shoe, to the cupcake, these pincushions have to rank up there with the positively most adorable sewing … Read More...
Strawberry Heaven
Mmm Strawberries and cream or better still strawberries and Chocolate… This post is dedicated to my little red friend the “Strawberry”
You can literally eat, live and bath with strawberries. Here is a quick Strawberry Bubble Bath recipe to tempt … Read More...
Pip Stitch’s Busload of Freebies
Patty over at Pip Stitch blog has posted a list of free pattern links that is just (as her commenter Kellie says) freebielicious. Included are links to Japanese site Tiny Garden, which offers a wealth of enchanting patterns … Read More...
Make a Leather Watchband for Fathers Day
Watches do fall under the catagory of jewelry for both men and women- so suprise your dad or the Dad in your life with some custom, one of a kind, hand crafted leather watchbands. Its easy, as our friends over … Read More...
Winners: crazy-quilt purse contest
Crazy Quilting International‘s annual purse contest is complete. Members who entered had three months to create their masterpieces, and winners were chosen by a vote of the CQI members. Go to CQI’s blog to browse all the entries, including … Read More...
Make a seashell gel candle
This is a gel candle I made with seashell embeds. They’re attractive and easy to create. All you need is the gel made specifically for candles, wicks, a thermometer, seashells, dye if desired, a double boiler and a glass … Read More...
Gifts for Dad: Etsy Finds
I think it would be great to get dad some unique jewelry for father’s day. If your dad tends toward the unusual get him this unique OctopusMe Suction Cup Ring from OctopusMe.
Or if dad is a music fan. Check … Read More...
View Stick
When I was given the View Stick a couple of years back to try out, I passed it along to my mom thinking that it would be the perfect aid for her to read the fine print of knitting patterns. … Read More...
Inspiration: Morwyn Dow
Here’s some more bead-embroidery inspiration goodness: The exquisite work of Morwyn Dow. Morwyn participated in the 2007 Bead Journal project. (See her pages.) You can follow her design adventures and see many more examples of her work … Read More...