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You may have already noticed that using epsom salt as a craft medium is becoming more and more popular. It’s an inexpensive material that’s readily available at discount department stores and dollar stores. Epsom salt
goes a long way and … Read More...
When you’re cleaning out and ready to discard those old cds 
why not turn them into mosaic pieces and make a pretty frame. Check out the awesome tutorial that Crystal sent in featured on her blog Make It Easy Crafts … Read More...
Ok, this is just an idea – no pattern or anything. It’s not even really a button (I don’t think). But, I can see using this idea on those large and usually not very attractive faceted glass or … Read More...
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) says,
I’m in love with beading rivoli’s now! And, I’ve decided to change my idea for the Beaded Journal Project this year to a beaded rivoli project each month.
She learned this beautiful technique from a book, … Read More...
Edible flowers are a beautiful way to add color and charm to your wedding cake, favors, beverages, and more! For more inspiration visit Sparkle & Swish.
When it comes to creating a wedding cake that’s not only visually stunning … Read More...
If you are a fan of the mini hat like I am I bet you will love this fun glittertastic mini leprechaun hat that Crystal made for St. Patrick’s Day. Check out her fabulous tutorial she posted on her blog … Read More...
Diane Rose, talks to Texas Country Reporter about her hobby and business – making quilts. What makes her sewing an anomaly is she’s blind. Sort of makes me think I should have no excuses for all the UFOs in … Read More...
If you missed any of these recent free projects from Lark Jewelry & Beading, here’s a round-up of links. While you are at Lark Jewelry & Beading, be sure to read about the fabulous books these projects came from and … Read More...
Is one of your goals this year to scrapbook more about yourself? If so this ABC challenge from This is The Crafty One might be just the thing. She is combining the idea of an ABC book with challenges from … Read More...
Ruth Rae is participating in Tag Tuesday this year. She says, ” I thought that it would be good to help me open up and make something just because.” The first week’s challenge theme was snow, and Ruth responded with … Read More...
Use mode-podge and gel medium to transfer a picture from paper to wood!
Oh! I can’t seem tot embed the video but here is a <a href="”>link. This is from crystalshea’s youtube channel.
Here’s a video giving a … Read More...
This just might be the quickest crochet project ever – or at least the quickest, cutest one!
Bezencilla has created these pretty barrettes that could be used for a variety of purposes. Of course, they can be used in … Read More...
Here’s another collection of what I think are great gifting ideas in crochet. I want to support those creative souls who design these beauties and offer them to the rest of us.
For your own table or as a hostess … Read More...
I saw a picture similar to this in the November 21, 1011 issue of Time Magazine. It’s certainly an amazing work of art.
Nick Cave was a name unknown to me. After I saw this crazy picture, I had to … Read More...
Etsy Metal Blog is having a design challenge to rouse your imagination. Drawing inspiration from the challenges and designers’ creations on Lifetime TV’s Project Accessory, the challenge invites you to get creative and make your own statement jewelry to fit … Read More...
Why doesn’t every crochet designer do this? Do what? Check out the pictures and notecards that accompany this pattern. The pattern sets itself up to be difficult. The write up about it states that you have to know a … Read More...
These are very pretty. You won’t be able to drink out of them, or put water in them with this method. However, if you use this method on the outside they will make pretty vases. For a more permanent solution … Read More...
Michelle over at the Freedom in Creating blog shares a cool technique using tissue paper, Re-Inkers and crystal effects for an amazing background on stamped acetate. Click here for her step by step instructions.
-Heather
I hit the thrift store today and found some interesting glasses and objects to make candles with.
The curvy ones were perfect for pina colada candles and the glass mugs worked out for root beer.
I decided to fill the … Read More...
This month celebrate all things digital with Ella Publishing! They are celebrating with free eZine articles, blog posts, giveaways, and freebies related to digi and hybrid scrapbooking—all leading up to the release of an exciting new eBook authored by … Read More...
