Archive for April, 2010
How to:Glittered Tote Bags
Give a charming cupcake or Francesca and Sharkey tote bag some extra sparkle with this simple glittering and rhinestone-embellishment technique. Tools and Materials Gem-Tac permanent adhesive Small (1/2-ounce) glue bottle with ultra-fine tip Printed cupcake or Francesca and Sharkey tote bag Glitter in a variety of colors Scrap paper Rhinestones (optional) Skewer and beeswax (optional) [...]
Sewing:You can do it
by Jocelynn Brown You’ll find adorable and useful patterns to create while you wait in “Handmade Beginnings: 24 Sewing Projects to Welcome Baby” (Wiley/$24.99). Celebrity fabric designer Anna Maria Horner designed many of the patterns during her recent pregnancy. Projects include a dad’s bag, a quilt, nesting blocks, a baby jacket, a dress and tunic [...]
Embellish a T-shirt with Ribbon
by Nicole Smith Add a little style to your next garment or project with folded ribbon. Unlike regular grosgrain ribbon, Petersham can be shaped to a neckline with a little steam from your iron, and it holds pleats well after pressing. Secure it with a few hand stitches. Inspired by Marc Jacob’s Resort 2010 collection, [...]
Etsy Dallas hosts arts and crafts Spring Bash May 1
by Nicole Beatty Online craft shop Etsy Dallas is hosting the second annual Spring Bash from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. More than 60 artists and crafters who’ve journeyed from as far as Montana will fill the hallways of South Side on Lamar (1409 S. Lamar St.) to sell their goods. South Side’s Absinthe [...]
Overstock.com launches new effort to market products of small and minority-owned businesses
by Steven Oberbeck Small and minority-owned businesses have a chance to expand product sales through a partnership with Overstock.com, the Salt Lake City-based online discount retailer. Dubbed the “Main Street Revolution Initiative,” the effort is designed to increase the visibility of small businesses that lack exposure to national markets, said Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne. “By [...]
How to:Cupcake Wrappers Project
This cheery wrap will showcase your sweet treat to perfection. Perfect for any special celebration, it’s super easy to do, using Aleene’s® Clear Gel™ Tacky Glue™. Materials: * Aleene’s® Clear Gel Tacky Glue™ * Toothpick * Ruler * Cardstock: blue, lime, pink, white, yellow * Punches: ¼” round, small flower, leaf * Decorative scissors: scallop [...]
A new generation of quilting begins
by Susan Hodges At 10-years-old it isn’t often you have already finished sewing your first quilt but for Katherine Pulyk not only has she finished her first quilt but is looking forward to starting her second. “I am hoping to do another one but this time it will be with knots that we have to [...]
Coffee, Cookies & Crafts at Bragg’s Pie Factory in Photos
by Catherine Slye Coffee, cookies and crafts? They only needed to tell us once! We were there this past Saturday at Bragg’s Pie Factory on Grand Avenue, camera in hand. This tremendous trifecta was an idea born of Kate Benjamin (Modern Cat Studio), Lisa Jacobs (Sticker Club Girl) and Megan Olesen (Lucky 15 Creative). Their [...]
Inspiration:Bamboo and Cowrie Shell Handbag
Choose designs by Lotus Arts de Vivre to project exquisite beauty and timeless artistry. Inspired by the treasures and cultures of south-east Asia, each artifact is fashioned in a remote sub-continental village, by craftsmen commanding skills indigenous to the region. Created in rare and prized materials, every piece is as unique as the discerning buyer [...]
Fendi DIY Baguette Bag Lets You Practice Your Sewing Skills
by Ruthie Friedlander We just came across this Do It Yourself Baguette bag from Fendi’s Spring 2010 collection; a nice follow up from 2008’s Paint-Your-Own Baguette Tote. Finally all the needlepoint expertise we learned at summer camp will come in handy! Rare is the case that a large design house, especially one with as much [...]
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