Etsy Virtual Labs is a great way for the craft community to disseminate information. Like this upcoming lab on how to enter a craft fair, like any application how you present yourself can be very important and can change from … Read More ...
How to make your own makeup
This is a great Instructable on how to make your own mineral makeup by scoochmaroo.
Materials list:
# Micronized Titanium Dioxide
# Zinc Oxide
# Sericite Mica – Matte Finish
# Magnesium Stearate
# Yellow, Red & Brown Iron … Read More ...
How to make a fabric belt
Many vintage style dresses have a belt made from matching fabric and it’s a great look that flatters most body shapes.
Threads has a really good tutorial with several styles of fabric belt to choose from.… Read More ...
Buy a whole bunch and make some great wallpaper.
Making your own wallpaper out of some screenprinted images is such a fun idea!
… Read More ...You could buy a whole bunch and make some great wallpaper. Or you could buy one and use it as a note card, put in a
Book Review – Fantastic popups and paper puppets
This zebra in a a smoking jacket drinking a cocktail puppet is so amazing!
… Read More ...“Festive Zebra” is a flat paper cutout puppet on a golden rod. Pull the decorative tabbed string and the Zebra takes a sip from his martini.
A new Modern Seamster issue is out – free indie sewing magazine
The second issue of Modern Seamster is out and it’s still free and online only. This issue brings some new features and columns, including Dear Ms. Pinkingshears and What We Did, What We Saw and has tons of informative articles … Read More ...
How to make a skirt with godets
Make a godet skirt out of a pillowcase! This is a great tutorial from juniperl13 on Craftster.
You can find another tutorial on how to make a six paneled skirt with godets on The sewing Divas. Their tutorial … Read More ...
Duct tape fabric and other useful things – like prom dresses!
Don’t ask me why I was looking up duct tape fabric because I can’t remember exactly but I found this site called The Duct Tape Club that has so many fun looking duct tape crafts. Duct tape comes in so … Read More ...
Now I need to go find a good vintage sheet.
I like this article on WikiHow with instructions for making a cute summer dress with an old bedsheet. The pattern making instructions look easy enough to follow if you’re not a total novice and the result is cute.
I … Read More ...
This Bedazzled tampon finger puppet looks a little worried
Dear Readers,
I’m sure what to say about this bedazzled tampon finger puppet except that I LOVE IT!
Enjoy,
Laura
P.S. Don’t you think it’s beady little eyes should be on cuteoverload?
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“Donkeys are the new owl.”
I agree. Owls were the new unicorn and now long may the donkey reign. I’m pretty sure the KodKod will be next though.
Please to look at this outrageously cute cuckoo clock and donkey fabric panel hand printed in … Read More ...
Etsy Tour – I Recommend It
I attended the Etsy San Francisco Meet-Up last night and if there is one coming to your city I highly recommend you go! The Etsy people were all super nice, informative and enthusiastic about handmade and about their jobs.
I … Read More ...
It’s Sewing Machine Month @ Sew, Mama, Sew!
I like a theme week on a blog and Sew, Mama, Sew! is taking it to the next level with a whole month about sewing machine. I don’t know about you but I can talk about my sewing machine for … Read More ...
Where to get custom stickers for your indie craft business
People love stickers and they especially love FREE stickers.
Back in the day I remember being so so happy when I found some colored sticker paper that I could run through the copiers at Kinko’s to make stickers that said … Read More ...
The Philadelphia Designer’s Market
The Philadelphia Designer’s Market is an independant designers marketplace. Featuring 30+ designers of clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories and more!
Saturday July 18th 2009
@ the Broad Street Misinstry
315 s. Broad Street
11am – 6pm
Philadelphia Designer’s Market
is an … Read More ...