Since I have been on a candle making kick for quite some time I have built up an enormous supply of wax bits all over the house.
Some of the larger candles simply fizzled out because I didn’t use the … Read More...
Artist Interview-Jean Yates of Pretty Kitty Dog Moon Jewelry!
I am so excited to share this WONDERFUL interview with all of you. The super stylish Jean Yates of PrettyKittyDogMoon LTD Jewelry was very generous with information about herself, her business and how she works.   She’s a super … Read More...
Rubbish Sneak-Peak
I was fortunate to get a sneak-peak at the new book Rubbish! Reuse Your Refuse, by Kate Shoup. This step-by-step project book is the perfect read for dumpster divas, second-hand shoppers and treehuggers. License plates, tin cans, game board … Read More...
Indie Fixx Reader Survey
I wanted to give a shout out to another great Indie Blog called Indie Fixx. Indie Fixx is written by Jen Wallace, the writer behind the curtain at Indie Fixx, Tickle Fancy and The Crafty World. She … Read More...
Create a simple border with your stamps
Happy Monday!
This weekend was a very productive weekend, I created several scrapbooking pages using my favorite stamps.
I plan on using my stamps to create more scrapbook items such as borders and backgrounds.
I wanted to keep this lay … Read More...
Textures Treasure Hunt
I’ve just recently started playing around with textures in my polymer clay work. I admit to looking at every object in my house now as a possible texture tool! Mossy Owl has given a great list of texturing ideas from … Read More...
Quilting for Beginners
One great thing about the internet is that you can find almost anything and that includes how to begin to quilt. As your new Quilting Editor I want to make things really easy for you so please be sure to … Read More...
Soop’s Hot!
Head chef Wai-Lian is forever rustling up new recipes in the Soop kitchen. Wail-Lian makes these beautiful acrylic rings from hand and you can combine these clever accessories to make a whole farm or woodland scene. Very fun jewelry at … Read More...
STITCH AND HOOK MARKERS – MAKE YOUR OWN EASILY
http://www.beadsandsupplies.com/
My favorite mail order source for beads:
even has the alpha and number beads in costlier gold plate and silver plate for those among us who want to create some heirloom markers.
Typical stitch markers look like this:
www.fluffbuff.com… Read More...
New Home Chart
This “New Home” chart is a Free Chart From Debbie Cripps, it is finished off with the cute home button. It’s almost worth moving house, just so you can send these out as house warming invitations. Ok almost worth it, … Read More...
Homemade Valentines Day Cards
You still have plenty of time to make up several of these quick and easy Valentines Day cards. The instructions do call for paper but just think of all the customization that you can do with this pattern. One idea … Read More...
Candles Fit for the Famous
Romanza Gifts is a boutique offering tons of beautiful fragrances, wine, décor, and candles of course.
Romanza means romance in Italian. Owners John Sterlin and Vince Harris are both drawn to things that are Italian although they do offer romantic … Read More...
More Jewelry talk at About.com
If you are a jewelry news junkie like I am, you will also enjoy reading all the jewelry making articles by Tammy Powley over at Jewelrymaking.about.com.
Tammy Powley is a writer, designer, and teacher who has been creating and selling … Read More...
Christine White Felt Artist and Author
I found Christine White on the Northeat Feltmakers Guild and she is the owner of Magpie Designs Felting Studio in Belchertown, Massachusetts. I find her art felting to be delightful and inspired. The forms and shapes are … Read More...
Learn the ancient art of Yemenite Filigree at Beadissmo
 At Beadissimo in San Francisco this weekend!!!
Finding a place to take filigree classes, is hard so if you are in SF this weekend you should take it!
Yemenite Filigree techniques is a great class that will introduce you … Read More...
Turn a TV Into A Bar
If you, your parents or your grandparents still have a circa 1982 TV console lingering in your home, it might be best to grab some inspiration from AlpineButterfly, who transformed a TV cabinet into a chic bar. Most stunning … Read More...
Findings for Polymer Clay
Visit one of my favorite online bead shops, Ornamentea, for a great collection of bezels to fill in with your polymer clay creations. Check out all their unique findings and offerings.Â
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Fruit and Veggy Candles at Artful Ways
While browsing for art today, I came across Steven Cuthbert’s Artful Ways. In the functional art section, all the products featured happen to be candles.
Selections include strawberries drizzled in chocolate, peppers, pinecones and frogs. Some of the more … Read More...
Felting Tutorial by Rebecca Hillman
Update! I received a email from Rebecca updating us that she now is blogging on Sally’s Garden and she about to start writing for http://www.irishartsblog.com/ which is to be launched next week.  I just looked at … Read More...
Dover Pictorial Resources
Want instant graphics and pattern resources for your polymer clay creations? Visit our old friends at Dover Publications. I fell in love with this Art Nouveau one. They seem to have a book for every time period in art … Read More...