We crafters do tend to accumulate quite impressive “stashes” of crafting materials and tools. So when a newer crafter watches someone making things on YouTube, or reads an experienced crafter’s blog they may well be overwhelmed with all the products
The Language of Flowers Part 7: S – Z
In Victorian times it was very fashionable to associate “secret” meanings with certain types of flowers. These connections weren’t very secret, as they were published in magazines and almanacs for people to use as a sort of coded language. Surprisingly
The Language of Flowers Part 5: M – O
In Victorian times it was very fashionable to associate “secret” meanings with certain types of flowers. These connections weren’t very secret, as they were published in magazines and almanacs for people to use as a sort of coded language. Surprisingly
Craft Book Review – “100 Pretty Little Projects” by Lark Crafts
Title – 100 Pretty Little ProjectsAuthor – variousPublisher – Lark Crafts , New York ISBN – 9781600595769 This is a thick little book which caught my eye because it had so many projects for the price –
Happy New Year from Tin Teddy
Happy New Year! As 2013 rolls to a close I am looking back on the year and feeling very proud at how much Tin Teddy has grown this past year. Although ill health slowed me down a little in the
Craft Book Review – “Artful Paper Dolls” by Terry Taylor
Title – Artful Paper Dolls: New Ways to Play with a Traditional Form Author – Terry Taylor Publisher – Lark Books ISBN – 978-1-60059-480-9 Like many children, I enjoyed playing with paper dolls. Whether they were cut from a magazine,
5 Things to do with a Die Cutting Machine
A personal die cutting machine is one of the most popular and loved tools in the modern crafter’s tool room. One of the best things about them is their amazing versatility. Even with just a very small assortment of dies,
Craft Book Review – “One Zentangle a Day” by Beckah Krahula
Title – One Zentangle a Day: A 6-Week Course in Creative Drawing for Relaxation, Inspiration, and Fun Author – Beckah Krahula Publisher – Quarry Books ISBN – 978-1-59253-811-9 Zentangle® has become something of a craze lately. Although many of us
Business Cards and Why you Need Them as a Craft Seller
If you sell your art or crafts online or at craft fairs/art shows then you may have considered whether you should have some business cards or not. You may be wondering when and how you would use them. Here are
10 Crafts to Complement your Scrapbooking
One of the most fun aspects of scrapbooking is all the other crafts that can be utilized with it. And what a perfect excuse to try out a new craft… or two! Here are some of the other crafts that