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...
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by jd wolfe
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...
by jd wolfe
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...
by jd wolfe
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
by SandraW
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...
Mamameme has posted a tutorial on Instructables for adding embroidery to a bridal veil. She says the example
… Read More...…is fairly simple to meet the bride’s request, but you could make it as intricate as you like or add beads or
OMG! I’m still laughing! If you’re a Breakfast Club fan (or even if you’re not), check out all the photos of this swap gift made by Becky for Crystal Rhew Staley at Crystal’s FIBERARTSY/craftsy blog post.
Simple craft store roses get a charming makeover with a bit of paint and some sparkly crystal beads! Get the tutorial created by Carmen of RoCa and Company by clicking this link. These sweet little pins/clips would be perfect … Read More...
Got lots of extra lemons like me? I cant give them away and as yummo as it is there is only so much lemon meringue pie a girl should eat in a lifetime . Never fear thanks to Sherrie from … Read More...
Got lots of extra lemons like me? I cant give them away and as yummo as it is there is only so much lemon meringue pie a girl should eat in a lifetime . Never fear thanks to Sherrie from … Read More...
by SandraW
If you’re into dollhouse miniatures, try making one of these adorable crystal candle holders.
It’s an affordable and unique way to add originality to your dollhouse. I went through a stage where I collected vintage dollhouses and the furniture can … Read More...
by jd wolfe
I wish I had a picture of the knitted shawl which inspired my quest for crochet patterns that would benefit from the addition of beads. Georgia, the owner of Hearthstone Knits, my favorite LYS, knitted a shawl that was beautiful … Read More...
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Whichever type of jewellery you own, gentle cleaning and maintenance is necessary to keep its shine. Air and water oxidize metals and can make them dull. Keep them looking new with periodic cleaning and you will … Read More...
by jd wolfe
If you’re a Harry Potter fan-atic, you like this little amigurumi.
http://paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/harry-potters-golden-snitch/
While the website is Italian, the directions for this pattern are in English. There are so many amigurumi patterns out there now! If you like crocheting smaller items, … Read More...
Yes! The peeps at North Light Books have bequeathed upon me a copy of Steampunk Emporium: Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios by Jema “Emilly Ladybird” Hewitt to give to one lucky reader of … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
This charming, free knit felted bag pattern comes from the Crystal Palace Yarns. This Red Hat Felted Bag Suite is designed, knit and felted by Terry L. Ross for Crystal Palace Yarns. I can picture carrying this flowered purse with … Read More...
Sometimes you might not have the perfect color, style or shape of button for your paper craft projects so why not just make your own? Pop on over to Splitcoast Stampers and Lynn Pratt will show you how to make … Read More...