Okay, it’s a tad late to make an advent calendar but really, kids don’t care that much if things are on time. Last year right after Christmas I ordered an advent calendar from Playmobile and I have been hoarding it … Read More ...
Only one left!
I saw these cute pet beds made by Vintage Renaissance from old suitcase featured on the Etsy front page over the weekend and now they are all gone except this one! They were all so cute (as is this … Read More ...
Periodic Table of Cupcakes
Foodiefriday helped her sister makes this awesome periodic table of cupcakes.
Did they then eat them? What was this for? I wish there were pictures of it set up NOT on newspaper.… Read More ...
Bad Bird Patterns – Tricky Tuesday
Bad Bird Patterns has a Flickr group and an Etsy shop which includes a ‘Days of the Week’ embroidery pattern set.
This picture you see is blackahireddemon using the pattern set to make … Read More ...
Happy Kitty Embroidery
I taught myself embroidery over the weekend. Obviously I need a book or some instruction but I did pretty well, all things considered.
I looked at a LOT of embroidery on Flickr so … Read More ...
Finally! The tutu petticoat tutorial I have been waiting for!
So I’ve been trolling aorund for a while looking for a good tutu tutorial and all I could find really were the tulle ones that were no-sew and I just don’t really like the look for those. No this one! … Read More ...
DIY “Colour-In” Dress is a Coloring Book You Can Wear
Neat-O! This dress designed by Berber Soepboer and Michiel Schuurman’s comes with fabric markers so that you can color it in yourself!
You can read more about it on Michiel Schuurman’s blog here and you can buy one for about … Read More ...
Faster KittyKill and Craftster Video Demos
This Crafters Quickies video featuring Pam of Faster KittyKill! Blog! Blog! teaches you how to add your own designs and alter thrift store dishes with ceramic paint pens.
… Read More ...Learn how to make painted tiles and plates with ceramic paint
Pretty barn swallow ornament from Hammer Press
Hammer Press sells they lovely barn swallow ornaments in sets of nine including twine to hang them with. They are made from recycled chip board so they are pretty and sturdy!… Read More ...
Urban Gardening
Driving around Oakland last week I noticed this Urban Gardening project on the side of a warehouse. Someone nailed some fabric to some bards, filled the pockets with dirt and plants and attached it to the side of a building … Read More ...
Woo your crush with a crafty project!
I was browsing the LeafCutter Designs website last week and I noticed they have some creative consulting sessions for sale. One of them is “Creative Courtship Consulting” in which they meet with you in person or over phone … Read More ...
Handmade Nation DVD: now available
I STILL haven’t seen this! I think I’ll get myself a Christmas present.
www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=handmade-nation-dvd
Designed by Kate Bingaman Burt
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Fake model photography
TINY THINGS! Or, normal sized things that look like they are tiny things trying to look like big things. I haven’t tried this yet. If you try is send me a link to your efforts! Use any photograph and with … Read More ...
How to host a clothing swap
Tis the season to clear out your closet of all the fluff you don’t wear anymore. What’s old for you can be new for someone you love! Host a clothing swap!
Academichic (actually 3 fashion minded women) has written up … Read More ...
Grey and grey
My new favorite color combo is various greys combined. Check out this soft grey jersey scarf by Ella in a Boutique on Etsy.
… Read More ...So soft and pretty, you’ll want to wear this scarf indoors and out! It is made