New iPhone App: Quilt Making Tips and Tricks – Easy Quilt 1.0
The Knit Kit:Seven Knitting Accessories in One
Great Barrier Reef Captured in Pearl Necklace Jewelry and Seashell Designer Accessories
Artbeads.com Celebrates Ten Years of Record Sales and Inspires Small Business to Bootstrap Their Way to Success
How to:Ultrasuede Tissue Pouch
How to:Scrap Ribbon Lamp Shade
Fiber artist teaches origami quilting class
A vintage bracelet of shamrock charms can be your “lucky charms” for this St. Patrick’s Day!
How to:Make a Pretty Rosette Necklace
Business has a bead on art
Hats on the Hudson
Work of Shell Knob quilter in national contest
UMD student crochets for cashARTIST»
Do-it-all artist: Bracelets, shoes, purses — in her own style (0)
by Ellen Sussman
“Second floor — ladies painted shoes, painted handbags, button bracelets, button watches, dresses made from tablecoths…”
Seeing artist Jane Kelly’s array of hand-embellished bracelets, shoes and purses is reminiscent of the mid-20th century elevator operators at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City, where items for each approaching level of the six-story department store [...]
ARTS & CRAFTS»
Calling All Artisans for Juried Exhibition (0)
From women artists to the feminine muse, women have created or inspired all forms of creative expression. Thousands of venues across Virginia will be celebrating the contributions of women to the arts from March to June with the Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts.
The Jacksonville Center will be joining this celebration, and [...]
BEADS»
Great Barrier Reef Captured in Pearl Necklace Jewelry and Seashell Designer Accessories (0)
PRESS RELEASE
NEW YORK, USA, March 12, 2010/ZEMIS LTD – The famous Great Barrier Reef is the inspirational backdrop behind the seashell themed fashion accessories collection at ZeMis. Queensland’s Quarry, a statement necklace made of assorted seashells set on metal chain dramatically displays the variety of mollusks found in the Earth’s largest coral reef system. Molluskerade [...]
BOOK»
Book corner:62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer by Randy Sarafan (0)
Product Description
Computer hacking takes on a whole new meaning when you’re going at it with a screwdriver and hammer: announcing the most wildly inventive, eco-friendly craft book on repurposing everyday objects since Generation T. Except in this case the raw material isn’t a T-shirt, but the stuff we all have lying around and have no [...]
CANDLES»
Discover the scent and craftsmanship of the oldest candle-maker in the world (0)
Established in 1643 by Claude Trudon, Cire Trudon is the most famous wax producing factory in France. As the provider of Louis XIV’s French royal court, as well as the most glorious cathedrals and churches over France, Cire Trudon has established an unrivalled historical reputation as the one and only candle maker.
Today Cire Trudon creates [...]
CERAMIC»
ThatsArte.com Introduces a New Category: Hand Made Italian Tiles (0)
PRESS RELEASE
February 11, 2010 — ThatsArte.com, the leading web store of hand made Italian pottery, has recently introduced an entirely new category featuring high end ceramic tiles.
Loyal to its mission, thatsArte.com has selected only small companies where the production process of floor tiles and wall tiles is entirely hand made according to the most traditional [...]
CROCHET»
UMD student crochets for cash (0)
by Manda Lillie
Jon Portinga is a junior marketing major at UMD who already has a head start in his field of study: he crochets. During an interview, Portinga placed two handmade crocheted hats on the table. Both were unique, durable and colorful and each brandished the word “Tinga,” the name of Portinga’s hat company.
Tinga was [...]
DECOUPAGE»
Decoupage:How to make a unisex belt (0)
Ah, those pesky boys. They’re always so difficult to make stuff for, and, as it turns out, they’re even more difficult to design projects for. I always try to think up stuff that blokes might fancy having a go at, but I must admit to getting carried away with knitted clutch bags and decoupage high heels over the last [...]
DOLLS»
Mrs T.Bagg:Artist creates clay teacup creations (0)
by Samantha Hurst
NORTH SHELBY — A dainty lace bonnet pokes out above the rim of a just as dainty antique teacup. The scene evokes a smile from those who recognize a familiar feature in the face beneath the bonnet.
“I believe women especially love them because they recognize someone they know -— they’ll see their mother [...]
ECO-FRIENDLY»
How to Recycle Magazines into Jewelry (0)
by Diane Gilleland
Before you recycle those old magazines, turn some of their pages into pretty coiled pendants. You can make a whole collection of them in no time.
What you’ll need:
* Magazine pages
* Scissors
* Bone folder
* Thin wooden skewer
* Low-temp glue gun
* White craft glue
* Eye pin
* Blank cardstock
* Clear acrylic sealer
* Jump ring
A note on [...]
EMBROIDERY»
Vestige of Baltimore garment district alive in Annapolis (0)
by ELISHA SAUERS
Dashew Supply Co., an embroidery threads and tools purveyor, with its five-person staff and four-room warehouse off of General’s Highway, is a living relic of the once-booming garment industry in Baltimore.
The family-owned company, in its fourth generation, has outlived most of its contemporary competitors and has made many sacrifices to survive major market [...]
EXHIBITION»
Craft Bar with Etsy Labs (0)
Date and Time
Thu Mar 4 (6pm – 8pm)
Location
Museum of Craft & Folk Art
51 Yerba Buena Lane
San Francisco, CA 94103
Description
Craft Bar with Etsy Labs at MOCFA SF returns! 2010 launches with an eco-savvy theme for the conscientious consumer.
On March 4 learn how to crochet with recycled plastic bags (local [...]
FABRIC»
Dizzy Divas Fabric Shop fills niche (0)
by Beth Drinnen
Don’t let the name fool you. Dizzy Divas is more than just a fabric shop, it’s a hidden treasure.
“Why did we choose the name?” Wanda McCarter asked with a laugh. “I don’t have a clue! We came up with the word ‘divas,’ and I said, ‘Let’s put something catchy with it!’ ” McCarter [...]
FESTIVAL/FAIR»
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival In Hartford (0)
Two hundred artists will display their original handcrafted items March 26-28.
With a winter that never seems to end, it’s never too early to be thinking about the next season — craft season!
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will usher in the spring craft season with fashionable designs and the latest trends in contemporary crafts from Friday, March [...]
FIBER ARTS»
Hats on the Hudson (0)
by Adam Wisnieski
Though the ground was covered in snow and the trees were bare, Wave Hill was bright and alive inside the Glyndor Gallery’s Sunroom on a recent Saturday where artist Robyn Love was running a knitting workshop.
The project is part of Wave Hill’s artists in residency program, which brought seven artists to Riverdale’s beautiful [...]
GENERAL CRAFTS»
How to:Ultrasuede Tissue Pouch (0)
Encase purse-size tissue packets in cozy handmade pouches adorned with charming designs.
Tools and Materials
Scissors
Ultrasuede in various colors
Tissue pouch template
Adhesive, such as Fabri-Tac
Glue
Button
Scalloped edgers
For instructions go to - http://www.marthastewart.com/article/ultrasuede-tissue-pouch?xsc=eml_crd_2010_03_11
GLASS»
Newly Formed Indiana Glass Trail Announces the Launch of its Web Site, IndianaGlassTrail.com (0)
PRESS RELEASE
Kokomo, IN – March 10, 2010 — The Indiana Glass Trail program has just become an internet super highway for those who enjoy the Hoosier heritage of glass arts. The new web site, www.IndianaGlassTrail.com, now paves the way for those who would love to meet and greet glass artists in central Indiana and see [...]
HANDMADE»
Basket Maker Anne Bowers (0)
by Claire Stuart
“I grew up doing needlework—sewing, needlepoint, crewel embroidery,” says basketmaker Anne Bowers. “I was always doing crafts.”
Bowers has lived in the Panhandle all of her life, growing up in Shepherdstown, and later living in Martinsburg, then moving back to Jefferson County when she married.
Her airy studio in her old farmhouse in Middleway is [...]
HANDMADE SOAP»
How to:Heart-Shaped Soap (0)
Stamped soaps, inspired by candy conversation hearts, are great gifts for friends. Put in cellophane bags tied with tags; adorn with glitter.
Tools and Materials
Nonstick 9-inch square pan
Heart-shape cookie cutter
Glass measuring cup
Glycerin soap
Bench scraper
Soap colorant or food coloring
Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
Cutting board
Needlenose pliers
1/8-inch metal letter stamps
Masking tape
For instructions go to - http://www.marthastewart.com/article/heart-shaped-soap?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/valentines-day-decor#slide_14
HANDWOVEN»
Recycling time:The Maine Float-Rope Co. – A History of Helping (0)
The Maine Float-Rope Co. is promoting a history of helping. We help save whales and other marine life, provide financial assistance to Maine lobstermen, and protect the environment.
Three Difficult Problems — Float-rope is used by lobstermen to tether multiple traps together on the ocean floor. The problem with float-rope is that it can entangle whales, [...]
JEWELRY»
How To Make Twinkling Bangles (0)
by Dhanyasree M
Bangles are inevitable fashion accessories to adorn the creative hand of any lady! The aesthetic beauty makeovers will remain incomplete without the twinkling of bangles on her hand. Bangles are wonderful outlets for creative expression. Here are some easy tips to make lovely bangles to embellish your hands.
Beaded Bangles
These bangles are the easiest [...]
KNITTING»
The Knit Kit:Seven Knitting Accessories in One (0)
The Knit Kit is equipped with the seven most essential knitting accessories needed to accompany a set of needles and yarn in your project bag.
The front of The Knit Kit contains a durable locking row counter and a smooth retracting 5ft. tape measure. The left side of The Knit Kit has a fully removable crochet [...]
MORE CRAFTS»
Laura Salwen “Washed Up”:objects,beads & wire jewelry (0)
This year’s was the 8th annual Holiday Open Studios and Galleries event sponsored by Artists in Buffalo Inc. AIB was formed in 2001, by a group of artists dedicated to building connections within the visual arts community and the region itself. More than 200 artists and 28 venues participated in this year’s event.
Laura Salwen is [...]
MOSAIC»
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 [...]
NEEDLE ART»
‘In Stiches’ display featured at PHCC west campus (0)
by KLINT LOWRY
NEW PORT RICHEY – Needlework is one of those crafts that’s been around so long and has so many utilitarian uses that an occasional reminder is needed of the level of artistry that is possible in practiced hands.
Such a reminder is on display at the Alric C.T. Pottberg Library Gallery on Pasco-Hernando Community [...]
PAPER»
Handmade Paper Crusader (0)
by Purnima Goswami Sharma
Naheed Hafiz, who makes and sells handmade paper and runs ‘The Paper Shoppe’ in the city believes that there is a lot more awareness about handmade paper today. She explains why, saying, “It is eco-friendly as no trees are cut to make it and it looks beautiful and has various uses. Students prefer [...]
PRESS RELEASE»
LooLeDo.com Announces Relaunch of Kids Crafts and Science Projects Social Networking Website (0)
PRESS RELEASE
Alamo, CA – March 8, 2010 — LooLeDo.com announces a relaunch of its kids crafts and science project website for children, parents, teachers, and educators. LooLeDo.com provides consistently updated and unique kids crafts made from easily found supplies, with video and photo step-by-step instructions.
This update includes an entirely new design for the overall site, [...]
QUILT»
New iPhone App: Quilt Making Tips and Tricks – Easy Quilt 1.0 (0)
by Gary Johnson
The art of quilting can now be taught on a mobile device with the launch of Easy Quilt 1.0 for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Released by Arizona based “Technical Made Easy” the app has all the tools to get users started straight away.
Easy Quilt gives information on every step of how a [...]
RECYCLING»
Fashion bags from scraps (0)
by JOHN MURAWSKI
RALEIGH — The chic carrying bags seen in fashion magazines are stitched together from swatches of snake skin or alligator hides.
Bending the rules for the eco-conscious era, a Raleigh entrepreneur is assembling reptilian-looking bags from sources with greater mobility: used bicycle inner tubes and airplane seat covers.
Matthew Mahler, who lives in Raleigh, got [...]
SCRAPBOOK»
Win Everything You Need to Make Beautiful Scrapbook Pages (0)
by Sandra Grauschopf
Scrapbooks, Etc. is giving you the chance to win everything you need to turn your memories into beautiful scrapbook pages that you can share with friends and family in their Spring Fling Sweepstakes.
The grand-prize winner will receive a prize pack that includes everything from a digital camera to capture your memories on film [...]
SEWING»
Sewing Projects: Tote Bags and Purses (0)
Tote
This carryall is as stylish as it is sturdy, thanks to a simple pattern in threads of varying colors and textures. Trace circles onto a cotton-canvas bag using a disappearing-ink pen (we used a glass as a stencil); cover the entire bag, or arrange the circles randomly. Stitch along the circles, using a different thread [...]
WOOD»
Wood Carving is a Hobby to Be Enjoyed Despite the Age (0)
PRESS RELEASE
Hand carved wood is often used for decorative purposes and includes statues, figurines and murals of varying designs. Making beautiful figurines and designs out of wood is a hobby that has been around for many years.
Hand carved wood is unique and beautiful to look at. Whether it is a wooden statue or an intricate [...]
YARN»
Happy Stitchers looking for volunteers (0)
Saddle Brook — The Happy Stitchers group is looking for volunteers to knit and crochet baby hats and blankets for the Hackensack University Medical Center.
The yarn is supplied by the club. The Happy Stitchers group meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Saddle Brook Senior Center, 8 Caldwell Ave. Come have cookies and coffee, and [...]
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