How-To

Some great how-to projects. I'm loving the first project -- the growing magnet using a pill bottle and magnet. Have fun creating!

Growing Magnet, About.com Craft Tutorial


60 Free Pincushion Patterns


Joann.com Projects


The Complete Guide to Soapmaking

DIY Kits

Always wanted to try something new but found it hard to locate everything you need to start a new project? These kits just might be the answer, they look like a great place to start because they have everything included to try a new project without having to go through the pain of hunting around for all the supplies.

Moss Terrarium Kit No. 11 The Healing Garden, WarmCountryMeadows


1/16 Complete Quality Stamping Kit for Metal, JCStuff


Basic Needle Felting Kit, SplitRockRanch


Inspiration Kit Springtime, ShellsScrapShack


Charm Bracelet Kit in a Bubble Kitschy Plastic, pandoraslocker

Sea Foam Out of the Bag Art Yarn, Build a Batt Kit, Jazzturtle

Glass Painting, Buy or Supply

Here is a beautiful set of hand painted glasses to purchase, but if you'd rather give glass painting a try yourself here are some supplies, a how to book and glass painting how-to articles to get you on your way. Have fun!

Hermosa, set of 2, vsilcoxdesigns


Vintage Apperitif Glasses, tandemstudios


Vitrea 160 Liquid Colors, Slumpy's


Vitrea 160 Frosted Felt Tip Pens, Slumpy's


Dynasty B1400 Synthetic Brush Set, Mister Art


The Complete Guide to Glass Painting, Alan Gear

Edible Panties - Buy or Supply

So I know Valentine's Day was last week and these panties would've been perfect, but why not celebrate every day as if it's Valentine's Day with these edible panties. This was an easy one as far as supplies go, not much you need at all; I'm sure you can substitute the chopsticks for knitting needles. There might be one small problem for me though and that is I might eat all the licorice before one stitch is even cast, but you may have better luck. If so I found this great how-t0 for these panties, if you'd rather buy them and you're in a hurry to get the party started there's a site where you can buy these already made. Have fun.

302 Calories Edible Panties, Dawn Payne


Red Licorice Laces, Sweet Factory

Or maybe black licorice is more your flavor or color :)

Black Licorice Laces, Sweet Factory


Rosewood Ladies Chopsticks,DreamingDragonDesign


Edible Undies, Intimate Wholesalers

Sackboy - Buy or Supply

Whether you're into buying the adorable Sackboy or you'd like to knit him up yourself, below you will find both options, a ready made Sackboy to cherish forever or some supplies to get you started on creating this little guy on your own and a free how-to Sackboy knitting pattern.

Sackboy with Attitude, RugRats


Hand-Painted Birch Knitting Needles, souptoknits


Taste of Fall Tiger Cub, The Painted Tiger


Cherry Cheesecake Stitch Markers, scarymerry


Geranium Floral Knitting Bag, Debdonnellydesigns

Quilting and Applique - Buy or Supply

I love quilts, especially ones like the little Beaver below that tell a story. I have tried my hand at quilting and used to love to piece the fabrics together. I have finished three of them and I do cherish each one because of the time it takes to make these handmade treasures. They are pieces that are cherished forever and handed down as heirlooms. Maybe buying quilts is your thing -- if not buying, how about trying to make one on your own. Here are some fabrics, threads and a how to book to get you started or visit How To Quilt, this site has a wealth of quilting information to get you started and beyond.

Discerning Beaver Selects Twigs to Build Home, kingfishercrafts


Hoffman Batiks 1895 Series Marlin Cotton, fabricsbythesea


Metallic Quilting Threads, EmbellishLikeCrazy


Green Blender Cotton Fabric, embroideryimpression


Quilting Made Easy, toomanytreasures

Buy or Supply - Polymer Clay Beads

Whether you buy them already made or make them yourself, polymer clay beads are addicting so beware, polymer clay beads are habit forming.

Blue Flowers Polymer Clay Pillow Beads, tooaquarius


Sea Blue Rose Polymer Clay Flower Cane, Claychicks


Premo Clay, Polymer Clay Superstore


Ghost Ladybug Cane, marsdesign


Bead Rollers, The Clay Store

And for some great tips on how to make polymer clay beads check out these great polymer clay resources:


Polymer Clay Tutor, Bead Making Tips


How to Make Polymer Clay Beads, Linda Peterson

Twelve Drummers Drumming

Bird on a Drum Kit - barkingbirdart


18" Ashiko Drum- SlapHappyDrums


Drum Set Pendant - Floodgate


Drum and Musical Notes Rubber Stamp - RetroNaNa


15" Native Drum Kit - onedancingcrow

PDF Felt Patterns

Fabulous Fruit PDF Pattern
Gulf Coast Cottage PDF has sooooo many adorable patterns to choose from. If you're interested in felt and would love to start making some of these creations yourself, this is the place to stop and take a look. There are many patterns to choose from and when completed they are great for the kids to play with and have tea parties -- or you can teach the kids how to make them too, keep those little hands busy and keep the creativity flowing! That definitely makes for happy children and parents alike.

Little Cake Decorator Felt Food PDF Pattern

Coupons and How To's

Baby Album
Joanne's is offering loads of free how-to's on their website. They have everything and anything you can imagine and they are all free. I have chosen a couple of projects that I got off their website. There are loads of holiday ideas and how-to's also. So if you are looking for something new to try out, check out Joanne's and their project page -- you'll definitely find something there to peak your interest!

Animal Buddies Bookmark

AND

Michaels is offering a 40% off any one regular priced item Wednesday October 29, 2008 through Saturday, November 1, 2008.

Encaustic Painting

Pine Cone Brown- Home Made Encaustic Wax
Here's a great shop if you're in the market for encaustic wax -- or if you're new to encaustic painting and you want to give encaustic painting a try. Newbyart not only sells the wax you'll need, there's also a beginner's tutorial on how to paint with the wax. If you're in the market for artwork done in this medium you may want to browse around the shop to see some of the encaustic artwork that's available there as well.

Encaustic Painting Tutorial for Beginners -
Learn to Paint with Wax