I am not a sucker for charity causes. I have my couple that I support, but I don’t usually respond to messages from other organizations to contribute money or goods. The charities I routinely support are umbrella sorts that dispense … Read More...
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PatternFile giveaway winner!
I’m a few days late posting the winner of the PatternFile giveaway. Easter weekend (and all the prep beforehand) will do that. I’m happy to announce now that the winner of the PatternFile software and license is none other … Read More...
Beads of Courage Bead Challenge
At many glass studios around the country Bead Challenges are being held to benefit Beads of Courage, the most amazing organization that gives beads to kids with serious health issues. The beads are given to the children for each … Read More...
6 Ways to Organize Your Craft Supplies
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As Spring is here, it’s time to freshen up our spaces, and that includes our craft rooms as well. Whether you’re a beginner crafter or a seasoned DIY enthusiast, keeping your craft supplies organized … Read More...
6 Nifty Kitchen Projects
Today I have quite a variety of kitchen project ideas for you. Love the tea bag wreath, so easy to make and you control how colorful it is. Check out Gail’s awesome chalkboard door too, loving that! These are all … Read More...
Giveaway and review of Cloth Paper Scissors: Studios
I have another National Craft Month fun giveaway for you today. Leave a comment in today’s post by Midnight Wednesday March 30, 2011 and you are entered to win a copy of the eye-candy filled Cloth Paper Scissors Studios Spring … Read More...
Free Soap and Candle Making Class at WMU
If you’re near Western Michigan University, there’s a free soap and candle making class there that’s open to the public on Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m.
The soap and candle making class is sponsored by the Naked Seed registered … Read More...
BeadforLife in New Hampshire
One of the best things about crafts is how the creative process brings people together–to learn, to share, and sometimes to help those in need. In this case, students at Nashua High School in New Hampshire are helping BeadforLife eradicate … Read More...
Geek Girl Con
I’m so excited about the GeekGirlCon coming up this October!
If you are in the Seattle area you might want to keep your eye of for their scheduled craft days. Sounds like so much fun!
GeekGirlCon is a non-profit organization … Read More...
Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
Always on the search for glass info to pass to all I came across this web site, the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, that I’ve since bookmarked. It’s a fabulous information source for organizations, events and other things glass … Read More...
Project: Clear Stamp Storage
I think one of the biggest issues we run into as stampers is storage and organization, right? Well, here’s a clever and inexpensive way to store your clear stamps using your sewing machine and clear page projectors. Hop on over … Read More...
Where You Scrap: Stephanie Howell
Stephanie Howell takes you on a tour of her scraproom, and shows how she uses both vintage and modern items to organise her scrapbooking supplies. Click here to go to her blog post.
Happy birthday, TAFA!
The Textile and Fiber Art List, founded by Rachel Biel, has reached an important milestone: its first anniversary. How is Rachel celebrating? By making big plans for year two. She says,
… Read More...2012 promises to be a year of
Tip: Organize to Inspire
I love this idea from Melissa over at Bursts of Creativity on organizing to inspire creativity. She how she used these old muffin tins to organize items in colour schemes that she is currently inspired by.
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Storage Idea: Spiffed-Up Jars
Recycled glass storage jars hold a special place in the hearts of many DIY enthusiasts and eco-conscious individuals. These versatile containers not only contribute to reducing waste but also serve as a canvas for your creative expressions. With a touch … Read More...
9 Pantry Makeovers: Getting Organized
I moved right before Thanksgiving. I’m still trying to get everything organized, and this week it was the pantry’s turn. It was driving me crazy looking in this cabinet, then that cabinet, then the pantry to try and find something. … Read More...
Snippets – a new feature form Colette Patterns
Colette Patterns just announced a new feature called Snippets, a weekly sewing tip delivered to your inbox.
I do get too many emails every day but all the reasons they list are so true. 🙂
… Read More...You get to learn without
Help the Lakota through the St. Francis Mission
“Chante wasteya nape chiyuzapelo.” I shake your hands with a good heart. – traditional Lakota greeting
St. Francis Mission is a ministry of the Jesuits in South Dakota among the Lakota (Sioux) people on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. The Mission … Read More...
Beads of Courage on CBS News Video
I’ve written about Beads of Courage a number of times because it’s such a fantastic organization.It was created by Jean Baruch, a pediatric oncology nurse that felt there was something lacking in the way brave sick children were being “rewarded” … Read More...
Hand stamped for a good cause
The Vintage Pearl is donating $5 from each “Hearts for Africa” necklace sale to African mission work. Take a minute to look around the shop and see all the other personalized, hand-stamped pieces they offer. These are one of kind … Read More...