Keepsake Crafts

WOYWW – Snuggies for Christmas

November 16, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s workdesk shows that dratted trench coat buried under what promises to be a much simpler project. It’s McCalls 5970, they call it a “Comfy Blanket,” but YOU know what it is, a snuggie! (It doesn’t get much easier than a blanket…

7 Comments

Crafts

Steampunk Polymer Clay

November 15, 2011 by Sandy

Since I haven’t been able to work on my lampwork beads for quite some time, I’ve gotten back into a variety of sculpture that doesn’t require torch, kiln or special studio: polymer clay. After having an idea for some fun potential products, I got…

6 Comments

Just Chattin' Quilting

Should You Use Those Blue Water Erase Marking Pens?

November 5, 2011 by Sandy

You know, I’ve always been just a bit suspicious of those blue water-erase marking pens. They seem almost too good and too easy to be true, and I wondered about the long-term results. Now I’m thinking I was right to wonder. About…

6 Comments

Beads & Jewelry Just Chattin'

Halloween Lampwork Beads

October 31, 2011 by Sandy

Perhaps some of you, at one point, have read my About Me page, and have read there that I love to do lampworking. Perhaps you have wondered why I never post any lampwork projects. The sad story is that I haven’t been…

3 Comments

Just Chattin' Quilting What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Been Fabric Shopping & A Free Quilt Pattern

October 26, 2011 by Sandy

Since I’ve only found the time to sew once in the past week, my workdesk today looks much the same as last Wednesday. (The bound buttonholes are coming along nicely, I’ll show you the results soon.) Instead of boring you with a…

11 Comments

Crafts Tutorials

Felted Tote Bag

October 21, 2011 by Sandy

Hi all! Sorry I haven’t posted in the last couple of days. I spent all day yesterday organizing my attic. Phew! My attic is a walk-up – picture a giant closet the size of the footprint of our house. It’s nice to have…

5 Comments

Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Bound Buttonholes On a Trench Coat

October 19, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s Woyww finds me working on this trenchcoat: (It’s Simplicity 4084, which is now out of print. If you’re interested in it there are a few for sale in various places online.) I’ve had the pattern in my stash for ages and…

8 Comments

Crafts Just Chattin'

Zipper Flowers – Getting Creative

October 17, 2011 by Sandy

Much to my surprise, this blog’s most popular post ever is How to Make Zipper Flowers. Who’da thunk it? So many creative people have inspired and taught me over the years through their books, magazine articles, blogs and videos that it always thrills…

3 Comments

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Working on a Sweater Jacket

October 12, 2011 by Sandy

Welcome to another What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday. Hosted by the inimitable Julia, this is where many of us hang out on Wednesdays, checking out what other crafty and creative people are up to. Today’s workdesk finds me in the midst of…

7 Comments

Sewing

Ruffled Wrap Skirt – Free Pattern and Pattern Review

October 11, 2011 by Sandy

Good morning to you! I finished this skirt a while back but have just gotten around to taking photos. You can get the free pattern here. Are you sick of seeing this raspberry knit fabric yet? I have two more things to…

No comment

Decorate Glass Bottle with Clay, Nature Inspired

Polymer Clay Bead Tutorial How To Carve Crystal Beads

Simple Creative Ways to Sculpt with Mixed Media Materials

DIY Whimsical Bottle House: Easy Miniature Building Tips

How to Get Professional Results in DIY Wire Jewelry Making

Make a DIY Necklace in Under 30 Minutes–Beginner Friendly!

3 NEXT LEVEL Tips For How To Work With Polymer Clay

How to Create a Whimsical Polymer Clay Fairy Lamp That Glows!

Step-by-Step Resin Fall Jewelry Tutorial with Mixed Media Techniques

Fall Crafting Inspiration + Free Books!

WOYWW – Snuggies for Christmas

Steampunk Polymer Clay

Should You Use Those Blue Water Erase Marking Pens?

Halloween Lampwork Beads

WOYWW – Been Fabric Shopping & A Free Quilt Pattern

Felted Tote Bag

WOYWW – Bound Buttonholes On a Trench Coat

Zipper Flowers – Getting Creative

WOYWW – Working on a Sweater Jacket

Ruffled Wrap Skirt – Free Pattern and Pattern Review