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Handmade in Britain: Rosemary Lucas (0)

PRESS RELEASE
Jewellery designer-maker Rosemary Lucas will be showing again in October at the fabulous Chelsea Old Town Hall at Handmade in Britain and launching her 2010 winter collection. Look out for new twists on her stunning range of elegant, long frosty-silver necklaces and earrings.
Opening on Wednesday evening 27th, the show runs to Saturday 30th October.
Rosemary’s [...]

Meet the artists at Columbia College,MO (0)

Separate art shows give art lovers a chance to meet the artists. They include: A trunk show by California-based artist Kathy Frey Friday and Saturday at Poppy, 920 E. Broadway. From 5 to 8 p.m. Friday she will discuss her work and reveal her new linear wire jewelry designs. The Larson Gallery presents “Social Sacrifice,” [...]

Inspiration:Summer Woven Necklace (0)

by Lauren Sherman
It’s been two summers and I’m still really, really into anything that even remotely resembles a friendship bracelet.
Now, the wicked talented Erica Domesek–she of our favorite DIY website, PS- I Made This–has created a rope necklace that I just can’t resist.
Domesek partnered with adorable boutique Tauk–in Montauk, obviously–to release a limited edition run [...]

Crochet Adorned: Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims (0)

Book review:”This delightful book is a must-have for the crafty lady who wants to spruce up her life with a little crochet flair. Linda Permann’s designs are approachable, fashion-forward, and totally cute!”
—Brett Bara, Editor-in-Chief, Crochet Today
“The lacelike and sculptural qualities of crochet are beautifully highlighted in Linda Permann’s clever book. Appearing in the form of [...]

How to:Making Ice Candles (0)

Materials:

Candle Wax (I’m going to recycle some boring white candles from the house)
Clean milk or juice carton (Your need something with a nice square bottom)
Melting pot/can
Candle Thermometer (Perhaps you could use a candy thermometer or other kind also)
Wick or taper candle
Optional- Wax coloring and scent (You can use dye chips specially for coloring candles, liquid [...]

Show and sell:Many artists set for Fire Works Ceramic (0)

by RACHEL SULLIVAN
For the fifth year, the Macon Arts Alliance is bringing back Fired Works. It is the single biggest functional and sculptural ceramic works exhibit in Georgia. This year 58 different artists will present their work for viewing — and purchasing — pleasure. Cindy Hill, marketing director for Macon Arts, and Heatherly Darnell, gallery [...]

How to:Crochet Ring Pattern (0)

by Brett Bara
I wore this crochet ring on camera on Knit & Crochet Today, the TV show I host. (By the way, the TV show has been renamed Knit & Crochet Now, so look for it under the new name in your TV listings!) This little ring became the most-requested crochet pattern from the TV [...]

How to:Yarn Storage Box (0)

by Amy Anderson of Mod Podge Rocks!
Decoupage enthusiast Amy Anderson uses fabric to cover a wood storage box for keeping yarn. She coordinates the cute pear fabric with acrylic paint on the borders and top. Create your own storage box for yarn or anything else.
Materials:

FolkArt® Acrylic Paint – Grass Green, Teal (I’d get 3 of [...]

Tutorial: Ribbon Mermaid Doll with a swishy fishy fin (1)

Cathie Filian shows how to make this sweet little Ribbon Mermaid Doll.  Her body is made from fabric, but her swishy, fishy fin is made from strips of ribbon.  Look at her seashell bikini top!  Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Cathie Filian]
SOURCE _  http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-ribbon-mermaid-doll-with-a-swishy-fishy-fin/2010/06/10/

How to:No-Sew Market Tote Bag (0)

This no-sew bag can be stowed in your purse for a quick trip to the market and is strong enough to carry fruits and vegetables.
1. Download and print 2 copies of each template section. (Template A and Template B)
2. Cut out rectangles, and tape together to form template for bag.
3. Lay a piece of Ultrasuede [...]

Threads of creativity (0)

Ari embroidery is a way of life for many village dwellers in Sriperumbudur. Not many know that in and around this town, the art of Ari embroidery is being carried on for perhaps 100 years. A look at this intricate craft and its creators.
The fabric is stretched out tight on the frames. Seated on the [...]

Polymer Clay revolution Exhibition (1)

A Juried show presented by the LACS Polymer Guild
June 15-27, 2010
Reception, Saturday,
June 19, 1-5pm
Guest Speaker: Kathleen
Judges Kathleen Dustin, Sandra McCaw and Bonnie Bishoff will jury entries and our LACS Polymer Clay Guild artists will also have items on display.
Nationally known Polymer Clay artists also exhibiting: Louise Fischer-Cozzi, Elise Winters,Melanie West, Rachel Carren, Sarah Shriver,Jana Roberts [...]

How Fabric Is Designed (0)

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of designing a fabric collection with an in-depth look at how Alice Kennedy designed the Berkeley collection for Timeless Treasures Fabrics.
From start to finish, creating a fabric collection takes at least four months, though some collections can be in development for a year or more. The entire cycle [...]

Boston Handmade Marketplace July 10 (0)

PRESS RELEASE

The following is a press release from ArtsUnion:
The Somerville Arts Council & Boston Handmade
present an ArtsUnion Event: the 3rd annual
BOSTON HANDMADE MARKETPLACE
in Union Square, Somerville
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 3 – 7 P.M.
(rain date Sunday, July 11)
ArtsUnion continues the 2010 series with the Boston Handmade Marketplace in Union Square, Somerville. The outdoor market features work by [...]

Book corner:Gifted – Lovely Little Things to Knit and Crochet (Pre-Order) (0)

Description
There’s nothing quite like receiving a handmade gift, and your family and friends will love being on the receiving end of these handmade designs. Designer Mags Kandis inspires with this delightful collection of beautiful and colorful little projects for you to knit, crochet, and felt.
From wearable accessories such as hats, mittens, scarves, socks, and [...]

How to:Easy Sand Candles (0)

Pay tribute to the Stars and Stripes (emphasis on the stripes). Red, white, and blue bands of sand dress up votive candles to make flickering lights that are cheerful and fun. Sand is available in a variety of colors at art-supply stores; designing a candle is as simple as pouring layers into a glass. Make [...]

Blinds Chalet Launches New Line of Art Guild Rods (0)

PRESS RELEASE
March 29, 2010 — Blinds Chalet is stepping away from the traditional into a more artistic realm. The new line of art guild rods include hand blown glass and ceramic designs. “It’s a new arena for us,” says Chris Stanley of Blinds Chalet. “Everyone should have a little fun with their products.”
Blinds Chalet recently [...]

Luscious Verde is the Life of the Party with the Birth of Their Brand New Website (0)

PRESS RELEASE
Cleveland, OH - June 14, 2010 — Who doesn’t like receiving an invitation in the mail? That wonderfully thick envelope and heavy cardstock that announces the opportunity to celebrate a special milestone or reconnect with family and friends. The intricate details of that piece of cardstock let guests know how special the day will be. [...]

Savannah soapmaker gets eco-friendlier (0)

by Mary Landers
Sometimes you learn something you almost wish you hadn’t. Such was the case for Savannah soapmaker Saja Aures.
She’d been making her Panhandle Girl soaps from her home for years, selling her “fiercely fabulous products” mainly through her website,www.panhandlegirl.com, and feeling good about how environmentally friendly her efforts were.
Aures, an administrator for the city [...]

Chatham Chamber selling baskets (0)

The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is selling a limited-edition collector basket. Profits benefit the Chatham Community.
The baskets feature a commemorative brass tags, custom engraved wooden laser lids, blue and white cottage weave and  plastic protectors. They measure 11 by 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, and cost $55. Each is handwoven using hard maple and is [...]

How to:Easy Earrings for June (0)

A special treat for June — this project is from our out-of-print 365 Earringsissue. Making your own findings is easy and economical – start with Associate editor Jane Konkel’s design and then experiment with your own shapes. If you know anyone who would enjoy a free earring project every month, tell him/her to sign up for [...]

Yarn bombers strike again on public art in Berkeley (0)

by Tracey Taylor
The underground knitting activists have struck again, and this time their target is one of the pair of imposing sculptures on Berkeley’s  I-80 pedestrian overpass near University Avenue. The sculpture on the east side of the bridge now features a knitted cozy covering the book of the reader in the work of art.
The [...]

Curat Soap:Indy girls showcase handmade soap (0)

Curat is a Romanian word for ‘clean’. Why Romanian?
Boy, you are nosy!
We make soap. We make soap very well. We want you to
buy our soap. Simple.
Our bars, also called slabs, contain the best ingredients in the midwest. Our unique combinations and large portions make us stand out in a world full of handcrafted
soap companies. You [...]

Getting started with mosaics (0)

The mosaic technique is simple to master and requires only a few basic tools and materials.
Mosaics are created by placing small pieces of material, like tiles or broken crockery, together and sticking them in place to create a design. You can create a mosaic on almost any surface and transform it from something plain and [...]

Knitter uses Kool-Aid, microwave to dye yarn (0)

Allyson Tallent of Grosse Pointe Farms shares her talent for dyeing yarn with Kool-Aid by instructing classes at Artisan Knitworks in Grosse Pointe Park. Her next class is scheduled for noon July 10. The fee is $15. To register, just call the studio at (313) 823-4132.
Tallent says she’s looking forward to expanding into chemical dyeing. [...]

How to:Folded-Shirt Card (0)

A shirt and tie are a traditional gift for Dad — a card to match is something new. Use legal-size (8 1/2-by-14-inch) decorative paper.
1. Place paper facedown. Fold in half vertically; unfold. Line up left edge with centerline fold, and crease; repeat with right edge. Unfold, and lay flat.
2. Fold top-left corner in to line [...]

Smilebox Celebrates National Scrapbooking Day 2010 with Free Premium Digital Scrapbook (0)

PRESS RELEASE
Redmond, WA – April 30, 2010 — Smilebox, Inc. (www.smilebox.com) will salute scrapbookers everywhere on National Scrapbooking Day 2010 and give away a free, premium digital scrapbooking design. The free design will be available from Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd and can be downloaded directly with Smilebox at the company’s blog at [...]

Antique Quilt Love Affair (0)

Tips for quilt collectors-getting started, what to watch for, and how to show and share your prized collection.
-Buy quilts in the best condition you can afford. That means no gaping holes, no stains, and no worn spots. You should have a reaction when you first see the quilt. If you don’t love it, don’t buy [...]

VOTE NOW On Inhabitat’s 2010 Spring Greening Finalists! (0)

These futuristic and luxurious earrings by APU Design are made from plastic CD trays.
VOTE FOR THIS DESIGN HERE >
See more at  -  VOTE NOW On Inhabitat’s 2010 Spring Greening Finalists! Crystal Jewelry by APU Design – Inhabitat – Green Design Will Save the World

Most Influential Scrapbooker Awards (0)

PRESS RELEASE
Sandy, UT, July 07, 2010 — Every year, Time Magazine releases its list of Most Influential People. This year, for the first time ever, Ella Publishing Co. will release its list of the Most Influential Scrapbookers.
The women on Ella’s list may not be saving the world or brokering world peace, but they are [...]

How to:Funky Jeans Bag (0)

by Stefi Luca
Recycle an old pair of jeans into a funky bag with this tutorial by Stefi Luca. Use a bright fabric like the red fabric pictured for the lining and embellishments.
Materials:
1 pair of worn out jeans
some cute linen for lining
matching thread
imagination
For step-by-step instructions go to -  http://www.favecrafts.com/Sewn-Bags/Funky-Jeans-Bag

Handmade Eco Jewellery Hits the Mainstream (0)

by Bonnie Alter
Ethical jewellery is hitting the mainstream now. There are more and more designers working with ethical materials and the public is becoming more interested and concerned about the provenance of their jewels. This year, London Jewellery Week featured ESSENCE, a whole section of beautiful eco, ethical jewellery styles to suit every taste and [...]

Wood Carving segment of the Sculpture Festival 2010 (0)

Sawdust, earthy smells… this Beach Haven sculptor in wood couldn’t ask for more. Sharu Delilkan captures his passion.
Showing work in the Live Wood Carving segment of the Sculpture Festival 2010 is an opportunity Phil Bonham was never going to pass up.
“It’s not often that you get the chance to work with chainsaws and large logs [...]

Yarn needed for Red Cross volunteers (0)

The Millburn-Short Hills Chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting yarn to be used by Creative Hands volunteers to make handmade articles for veterans, area hospitals and nursing homes.
The yarn will also be used for stuffing soft toys for chronically ill children. The chapter is especially in need of 100 percent worsted weight black [...]