Talented jewelry artists and Etsians make up this week’s Featured Artist Friday post. Their pieces range from a large statement necklace to fine silver and crystal earrings to a steampunk bracelet with rifle casings. There’s something in this post for every taste and budget. Be sure to check out the jewelry pieces featured here as well as the many wonderful other pieces available in their shops.
Another week, another great Craft Tutorial Thursday post with a variety of craft ideas and tutorials. Two candle-related projects, a tutorial on making your own chenille for a pillow and a pair of posts recycled crafters shouldn’t miss are the featured posts this week. Be sure to visit these talented crafters and let them know how much you appreciate their generosity.
So far, so good, with my New Year’s crafting resolution. I promised myself that I would make more time to craft this year. Last year brought a lot of good ideas but I have very little to show for it.
It has only been three weeks, but I have already posted several new vintage cross stitch patterns that I have stitched up with several more waiting to be posted. And, I am also working on a button project that I hope will turn out well enough to turn into a tutorial. Come see what I’m working on and learn where you can find the coolest cross stitch bug pattern in 100 years as well as a repeating cross stitch background pattern and the first two cross stitch alphabets that I have posted on The Crafty Tipster.
This week, for the first time, Featured Artist Friday has a theme – needles and thread. Each one of the talented artisans profiled this week used needles and thread in their work. But, that’s where the similarities end. They range from a dramatic gemstone, beaded statement necklace to a rockabilly dress that can be made to order to some decorator pillows and a multi-compartment wallet. I suspect they’ll be at least one that you’ll want to take a closer look at. Better yet, I hope you check out the Etsy shops and blogs of all the artists and let them know how much their work inspires you.
This week’s Craft Tutorial Thursday has perhaps the most diverse group of projects that I’ve ever presented. Learn how to make window clings, a practical food storage shelf, a snowman quilt, paint on fabric with homemade stencils and how to avoid a common knitting problem.
As if Pinterest wasn’t addictive enough. Today I found another site like it from China called Duitang. I’m warning you now, don’t read this post if you want to avoid another crafting addiction.