Stringing 101

If you’re new to beading and jewelry making, stringing is probably one of the easiest techniques to try. You don’t need a lot of special equipment and the possibilities for creative design are endless.

Calm Your Knitting Fears

I’ve been crocheting for over 35 years now, but for the longest time I avoided knitting. I’d tried it as a child and didn’t get the hang of it, so I gave up. Then I tried it again as a young adult and also gave up after a chosen project turned into a pile of spaghetti yarn in my lap.

Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day!

Poetry lovers everywhere are celebrating National Poem in Your Pocket Day today, Thursday, April 29, 2010.
The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends. (aka it’s a great day to share your paper craft skills, too!)
To celebrate, I crafted [...]

Organize with Handmade Bins

Make use of your fabric ends and get organized at the same time. With a few minutes and a few fabric scraps you can sew up a set of organizer bins for your closet, your office shelf or any other place that starts to look cluttered and out of control. I love these!
http://simplystated.realsimple.com/simplystated/2010/03/organize-with-handmade-bins.html

Mark your Calendars- April 29 is Poem in Your Pocket Day

Take a day for poetry in April and join the Academy of American Poets in celebrating the third national Poem in Your Pocket Day, during National Poetry Month.

Spring Flowers with Corrugated Cardboard Stamp

Continuing my quest to find uses for corrugated cardboard in my paper crafts, I rolled up a piece of cardboard (to achieve a “floral” effect) and pulled out a stamp pad and flower stamp (pictured.)
After dabbling on scrap paper for a bit, I finally settled on a pattern and carried it out on [...]

Knit Two Mittens At Once

As I mentioned at the beginning of the year, I’m planning to attempt the two-socks-at-a-time on circular needles as described in Antje Gillingham’s book Knitting Circles Around Socks. Although I still haven’t gotten there yet (too many half-finished projects clamoring for completion), I sat down down to make a pair of mittens for my son [...]

Preserve Your Child’s Artwork with Embroidery

Embroidered Tote or Pillow Many of us have boxes and stacks of artwork our children bring home from school that we cherish and want to save. My sons are fully grown and I still of boxes of their primary school drawings. Here’s an idea for preserving those memories, and if your children are still [...]

Painting on Paper – Corrugated Cardboard Roses

Corrugated cardboard flower impressions are uber easy. All you need is a rolled piece of currugated cardboard (pictured) and a little paint.

Simple Card Ideas = a lotta love for Valentines Day

Before you run to the store for a stash of pre-printed stock cards, check out your stash of paper craft supplies and use simple items to craft a quick, and “pretty” Valentines Day card.

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