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May 17, 2012

Perler Bead Pixel Coasters

I'm feeling pretty silly for just realizing how great Perler beads are for cross stitch-inspired crafts. Check out My Poppet for this fun how-to.

May 16, 2012

Craft Social is Today at 2pm EST

As I posted on Monday, I'll be co-hosting this month's Craft Social twitter chat today from 2-3PM EST. We'll be chatting about about ways to fuel your creative fire—a subject near and dear to any crafter's heart—so I hope to see you there!

For more information on how to join, head over to Craft Social.

May 14, 2012

Kickstart Your Creative Muse with May's Craft Social

Ready to kickstart your creativity? You're in luck! The May Craft Social Twitter chat is this Wednesday, and the conversation will be all about fueling your creative fire. So, pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and get ready to inspire/be inspired by fellow members of the crafting community!

When: Wednesday, May 16th from 2-3pm EST
Topic: Kickstart Your Muse: Techniques to Fuel your Creative Fire
Hashtag: #craftsocial

Craft Social is a monthly Twitter chat that brings crafters together to discuss topics that are of interest to the creative community. It also gives crafters, artists, and creative types an opportunity to share current projects, talk about the process of art and craft, and meet new people to follow on Twitter. For more information on this month's chat and how to join, head over to Craft Social.

Full disclosure: I am co-hosting the chat, but it's in no way affiliated with CRAFT.

May 10, 2012

Makerie Craft Retreat

Earlier this week on the Olive + S blog, Liesl shared her story about visiting The Makerie, a creative retreat in Colorado. Check out her post to learn more about this crafty vacation destination.

May 9, 2012

Burlap Mason Jar Wraps

Here's a smart idea for a party favor. Jessica of Two Shades of Pink created these burlap bags to wrap Mason jars as party favors and giveaways. I'm always on the hunt for no-sew projects to share with friends, so this one will be added to that list.

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May 7, 2012

Nail Polish Keys

I'm digging all the cute, color-coded keys I'm seeing in the blogosphere these days! Check out Laurel's approach over at A Bubbly Life. Inspired by C Mae, Laurel applied her favorite spring nail polish colors to her key ring to make it easier to find the right key at the right time. A simple project that looks great in the end. I wonder if you need to add a top coat to these...

May 5, 2012

How-To: DIY Baker's Twine

Love colorful baker's twine, but hate the ridiculous craft store price? Check out this DIY baker's twine tutorial from Laura Beth at A Step in the Journey, and see how to get the same look with supplies you already have on hand!

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May 4, 2012

Fun with Foam Shapes

Anna of The Imagination Tree posted some cute photos of her daughter playing with foam shapes. It's a fun idea for kids: Buy some craft foam, cut out fun shapes, and let your child stick them to a window or the side of the bathtub, with the help of some water.

May 2, 2012

Mason Jar History

The New York Times Magazine took a look at the history of the Mason jar over the weekend. For canners and collectors alike, you'll enjoy this read.

Image via Patrick Q

April 19, 2012

Lish Visits The Martha Stewart Show

Well! A fun visit to The Martha Stewart Show on Monday turned into me being the guest crafter from the audience - WAHOO! As you all know, I'm a GIANT Martha fan, so this was a huge thrill for me. Tune in to the Hallmark channel on Friday, April 20, at 10 a.m. to see me create upcycled gift bows made from shopping bags with Martha - just in time for Earth Day!

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April 16, 2012

Modern Tin Art Blocks

Here's a fun upcycling project from Piikea Street. Using cereal box panels and yarn for shaping, this simple art project can liven up a number of boring walls.

April 13, 2012

Industrial Birdhouse

Industrial chic makes its way to your backyard! I think Lowe's Industrial Birdhouse is an interesting use of industrial building materials to make a birdhouse. My only question is, would a bird would really make its nest in something so open? I only ask because most traditional birdhouses are a box with a rather small opening — this is quite different. Maybe it depends on the type of bird, and where it is hung.

Are there any birdwatchers out there that know the answer?

[via Craftgawker]

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