New Advertising Option for Crafters

Like this section of doily that is just about complete, a new advertising option for crafters is just about ready for its grand relaunch. The Crafty Tipster, my free craft projects and patterns website, has undergone a major face-lift, change of software platform and is being updated with many new free craft projects and patterns. […]

Friendship Bracelets Are Hot!

I remember somewhere in the distant past, when I was still in high school, that kids were making and exchanging friendship bracelets as a colorful and quirky way to express their fondness for each other. 30 months ago, I happened upon a wonderful website and forum dedicated to making friendship bracelets. The creator had patterns […]

Recycled Arts & Crafts Arrives at Craft Tips!

In a move that is perhaps greatly overdue, I’ve finally added a category to Crafty Tips that celebrates the artists and crafters who work with recycled items. These green and crafty folks take things that we would normally discard and create something beautiful, functional and even wearable! One of my favorite websites that shares projects […]