Every time I hear the word Tote, my brain goes in to the tone of a 15 year old saying “I totes love that! I can’t help myself. So this Tote is TOTES cool and I TOTES love it!
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Tutorial | Kraft Paper Ornament
Even though this video tutorial is in Swedish, it is simple enough to follow along, to make these stunning kraft paper ornaments. I was quite amazed at how easy it was givine the impact! You can use shopping bags … Read More...
Giveaway: The Paper Hat Book by Alyn Carlson and how to make a bunny cone hat
With Halloween just around the corner The Paper Hat Book: Super Hats for Super Kids could be just the book you need to make darling hats for you and your kids along with fun decorations. Leave a comment in today’s … Read More...
See Who Rocks The Crochet Look
The crochet news is that crochet is rocking the fashion world – all over the world. This article is from India where the picture here originates. So, it isn’t just afghans and baby things – as all of … Read More...
The Fine Art Of Crochet (Eyecandy)
This stunning book is full of amazing crochet projects, proving that crochet is far more than granny squares and afghans! When taken into the ‘fine art’ category, there are a few crochet designers who elevate this craft to an art … Read More...
A Crochet Tee-Tote-Torial
Wouldn’t a bunch of these be really nice to have around the house to hold all kinds of things? Adriana offers a free pattern and tote-torial on her blog. I’m thinking we should work up some of these in colors … Read More...
A fly on her nose
Here’s what Karamba! says about her inspiration for this amazing art doll:
… Read More...In my neighborhood “armies” of old ladies crossing scenery everyday. Unique babuska design, kaleidoscope of shopping bags. Here’s my version: Old, calm lady. She has nice oldschool look,
Crocheted Hanging Globe Candle Lantern
Jenn recently put this hanging crocheted tea light lantern up for sale in her shop Poor Little Lamb, and I had to share it. She finds the globes in thrift stores and then crochets the holders to fit them.
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How To Make Yarn From A T-Shirt – T-Shirt Yarn Tutorial
I’ve got a bunch of old t-shirts, likely you do too!
Up until a bit ago I was making shopping bags from them (cut off the sleeves, cut off the neck in a scoop and tie shut the bottom, easy!) … Read More...
Winner of Sewn With Love by Fiona Bell
Thank you for all of your comments entering the Sewn With Love giveaway! I enjoyed reading about all of the different garments that you remember from your childhood.
One of my all-time favorite childhood garments was a verrrry 1980’s … Read More...
MARTHA WINGER’S ART
The first crocheter’s work that caught my eye at the recent Green with Indie craft show was that of Marti Winger. I saw that plarn from afar and made a bee line to see if there was other crochet at … Read More...
PLARN WORLDWIDE EXTRAORDINAIRE
We’ve all seen plarn, right? The plastic bags cut into strips (plastic yarn) and crocheted into rugs and totebags. There are some good crocheters out there cutting away on their huge stash of plastic shopping bags to save the world … Read More...
MY MOTHER IN LAW’S MOTHER IN LAW’S TOTE
By now, you all know that I’m not the world’s best photographer. But, I had to TRY to show you this lovely tote. Here’s its story.
My mother in law is 87 years old. She married my now deceased father … Read More...
Book Review: Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Repurposed Plastic
Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Repurposed Plastic
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This book should be called the “Encyclopedia of plastic bag recycling” it is packed full of techniques using recycled plastic bags and then once you have tried all the cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a crinkly mat for your cat to sleep on
Cathie Filian shares a tutorial for making a crinkle mat for cats. Make one for your feline friend so she’ll quit laying down on old shopping bags and newspapers. What am I saying – she’ll probably still do that. But … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a crinkly mat for your cat to sleep on
Cathie Filian shares a tutorial for making a crinkle mat for cats. Make one for your feline friend so she’ll quit laying down on old shopping bags and newspapers. What am I saying – she’ll probably still do that. But … Read More...
Recycled Glass Art
Recycled art is popping up everywhere these days. While creating art from reclaimed objects has been around forever, I still get inspired every time I see a beautiful, unique piece of art that uses found item. It’s hard not to … Read More...
Recycled Glass Art
Recycled art is popping up everywhere these days. While creating art from reclaimed objects has been around forever, I still get inspired every time I see a beautiful, unique piece of art that uses found item. It’s hard not to…
Sewing for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, I have scoured the internet in search of the best Grocery / Tote bags you can make yourself. Not only will you be helping to save the Planet by bringing your own bags to the … Read More...
Autumn Votives
Wouldn’t these homemade votive holders look lovely on your Thanksgiving table? And you likely have all the supplies you need sitting at home: leaves, glue, used glass jars or candle holders and tissue paper (check your shopping bags or shoe … Read More...