Arts And Crafts

-Bio artist: Anne Quinn I am a retired teacher of 31 years. After retiring, I discovered this hidden talent for crochet. I use no patterns, just creative ability. Her Shop Name hatsbyanne Her Shop Url http://www.etsy.com/shop/hatsbyanne1942     -Where are you originally from? I am originally from Gadsden, Alabama, but have lived in Colorado for the last 24 years. -How did you choose the lovely name for your Etsy Shop? My name is Anne, I was born in 1942 and I crochet hats...Read Full Story

I now present for your viewing pleasure. . . the scrumptious sweetness that is the Emariecreations Etsy shop.If you go nuts over all things miniature like I do, you will LOVE these tiny little treats handmade from polymer clay. They are the cutest little things! My 4 year-old girl loves them too, and always wants to play with them. The attention to details on all of these sweets is completely amazing! Wouldn't these chocolate donut pushpins be soooooo cute all over a bulletin board?I'm just...Read Full Story

Ohhhhh my dear readers, have I got a treat for you today!Guess what I went and found? Only the most unique, adorable, chic handmade little felted purses and bags from the Totables Etsy shop!!!Just look at how beautiful. . .I received the cutest little coin purse to review like this one, made of felted wool! (Mine is red, and I don't see it for sale on her site anymore. But she can make them for you in different colors and customize them for you!) It's now my very favorite thing that I carry...Read Full Story

I haven't blogged lately due to making jewelry with a different look and starting up a new Etsy Shop to feature it.  My new shop is called Polymer Panache.   http://www.etsy.com/shop/PolymerPanache?ref=top_trail I'm planning to create more jewelry with polymer clay and I've already posted a few of the new designs.  Of course, I will also be using some crystals and glass beads (love the glitter of crystals and glass) and have put a few of these up on the new shop too.  Some of these are made...Read Full Story

Pinned this one a LONG time ago.Source: Uploaded by user via Tiffany on PinterestI thought it was really cute and pretty simple too! The only problem was that I didn't have any buttons laying around, so I kept it in the back of my mind, until one day at Ross Dress For Less I found these:I wanted to do the shade to the small table lamp in the bedroom, which will eventually have purples for accent colors, so these were perfect.So then it was just a matter of hot gluing them at random to the...Read Full Story

I'm so excited!  My package of Winter Gratitude arrived today.  Hopefully you checked out Monday's episode of Cool2Craft Live TV and saw the demo by Candace Liccione.  If not - no worries, here's a  link for you to watch...Candace Liccione – Winter Gratitude Tea – Inspired at Home LIVE TV  The theme of the entire show was Gratitude and I found every project uplifting and inspiring. It was such a nice break from the winter blast duldrums. You can visit the archives to view Cool2Craft Live TV...Read Full Story

Okay, when I find a blogger I love... well, I don't know... I just love it!Colette from My Computer is My Canvas is just about as creative as they come!She has a fun little giveaway for THREE of you today, but before we get to that, I wanted to show you some of her fun Valentine ideas AND free printables!!Recipe & Free Printable Bag Topper {Cutest Ever} Printable Valentine Banner She tells you where to find these Cute Lovey-Dovey Fonts! Kiss Advent. She's selling this printable in her Etsy...Read Full Story

A handful of beautiful mosaic pieces from Etsy artisans, all with a bit of whimsy added.Lifesize Dia de los Muertos Skull, JiveworksTea Cup Cottage Birdhouse, studiogirl1Bird Bath, mosaicwhimseyCrackhead Mary Toilet Seat, mixedsaladRead Full Story

Are you looking for a Spring project for yourself or the family?  Here's a round up of crafty and knitty delights for you...Top Spring Projects at FaveCrafts (right hand side of page) AND19 Decorative Front Door Wreaths for Spring at FaveCraftsCraftGossip offers a variety of DIY projects.  Pick your favorite crafting sections (left hand side of page) and go!  Set up your own gallery and share.  It's fun and free.Craftbits also has a variety of projects to enjoy.CreatingTheHive is filled with...Read Full Story

Trend Lab Scrapbook Craft Or Knitting Tote W Dividers Check out this great deal! Current Price: $14.99 | Bid $14.99 Now! | # of Bids: 0 Click here for more images.  Up for auction is a new Trend Lab Scrapbooking  craft tote  could be used for knitting or many other craftsthis tote has many outside pockets all around the outside as well as divided space inside the tote. The removable divider can be removed or can be adjusted to how you want the divisions to be. The divider has button...Read Full Story