If you find yourself “fixing” your leaky garden hose with duct tape, then maybe it’s time to consider making it into something pretty. I learned about this industrial chic multi-pronged bud vase by Dan Pearlman (of Objects of Desire) from … Read More...
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PINK PURSE PERFECTION??
Well, not perfections, surely. But, finished nonetheless. Have I told you that I’m not a perfectionist? You probably have that figured out by now.
So, here is a picture of the finished pink purse below and the flower detail above. … Read More...
Felted Sea Sculptures
I have be meeting amazing people writing for Craft Gossip and this artist, Helle who lives in a beachside suburb of Sydney, Australia, truly stretches the word amazing to awe-inspiring. I discovered Helle’s blog Gooseflesh where all her … Read More...
Doncaster Racecourse Show
Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster 16 – 18 November 2007 This show is a brand new event in the Stitch & Creative Crafts Shows calendar and takes place at the stunning world-class conference and exhibition center at Doncaster Racecourse. This venue provides … Read More...
Painted Pony Pillows from Felted Angora-A Tutorial
Here is a tutorial on how to felt these delightful pillows. The tutorial looks like a pretty straight forward method and I am going to give it a try.Shelly Whitman of Butternut Woolens lives in live on a 100+ … Read More...
Vintage Book Review- or what have we missed from the oldies??
There are SO many crochet books at the library! It’s really a treat to be able to browse through several shelves of older crochet books. They are full of goodies that have simply been reproduced … Read More...
Insulated Totes for Drink Bottles
Blogtipping Day at Candle Making
Okay I’m a little late so it’s more like blogtipping evening. In case you missed it last month blogtipping day is the first calendar day of each month and we’ll be tipping and/or offering compliments to crafty blogs.
Blogtippee 1. … Read More...
YouTube Crochet Videos You Need To Watch
Have you discovered you-tube? I’m not terribly techno-savvy, but I love finding online sites that help me crochet better. There are 2.740 videos listed when you type ‘crochet’ in the search box at the website www.youtube.com
Here are some of … Read More...
Guardian Angel Survival Kit
Craftbits.com has a cute little gift thats sure to be a hit amongst your friends.
The Guardian Angel Survival Kit is easy to put together and is perfect for last minute quick gifts.
Some of the things you will need … Read More...
Conversation (Time)pieces
Artist Debra Dresler, owner of Stroke of Art, is known for creating jewelry, cuff links and watches from recycled objects that reflect the personality of the wearer. Vintage typewriter keys, antique dominoes, used puppy dog tags, vintage tape measures … Read More...
Happy Face Candle Mold Project
This is one of the first candle molds I used and it was fun and easy and turned out great. Here’s a pic of it. I think it looks better than the one displayed at the store. It was dyed … Read More...
Be Non-traditional!
Bored with the same old soap molds? Try using non-traditional molds instead! You might be surprised at the result.
-plastic ice cube trays
-shoe boxes*
-plastic drawer organizers
-milk cartons*
-plastic Easter eggs
-clay flower pots
-PVC pipe
-tuna or … Read More...
DIY Candle Holder Projects
Michelle Beschen’s log candle holder on DIY network is an original attractive project that you can slide into the fire place for a romantic ambiance any time of year. To make it you need these materials:
- sturdy logs
- 3″ combination
Soulshine Beeswax Candles
Beeswax smells sweet naturally, burns virtually drip-less and produces no smoke. At Soulshine Beeswax Candles they offer many different candles including pillars, tapers, novelty, firestarters and pure beeswax blocks. Their candles are 100% pure beeswax and are hand poured and … Read More...
DIY Wedding Candle Ideas
We didn’t have a big wedding budget but since I love creating crafts, that kept me busy for several months before the wedding . What kept me busy for years several months after the wedding was the birth of our … Read More...
Candle Stenciling
Nancy Henning shares this project from StencilSearch.com. I love the stencil idea because I can not draw anything that is recognizable. For this project you will need a few simple things.
- Plain White Candle
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Candle Painting Medium
- Acrylic
Pressed Flower Candles
For a nostalgic country sort of look, try pressing flowers or leaves onto your candle. A pillar would give you more area to work with, but a tapered candle could be decorated more quickly.
First, heat enough wax to dip … Read More...
Pam Allen joins the Classic Elite Team
Did you wonder where Interweave Knits Magazine editor Pam Allen was moving to? Well, here is the news:
Classic Elite Yarns is proud to announce that Pam Allen has joined the company as Creative Director. Pam has been a knitwear … Read More...
Back to Basics
I am coming back to my first love in scrapbooking . The wonderful world of pens, papers, scissors, glues, tapes, stamps, and the list just keeps going. I thought to myself, “I have been focusing on the digital side of … Read More...