Doubled over. It's fluffy at the end thanks to the single crocheted edges. Stretched out. This scarf can be several feet long but very ski...
How to make a whisk from the top of a spruce? Give your Christmas tree a second life as a whisk using a saw and a knife.
This post features an awesome collection of sharks, jellyfish, lobsters, shrimp and other fantastic origami sea creatures from several amazing artists.
Peter Clark - The paper collages by artist Peter Clark are a wonderful recreation of hip clothing styles using vintage manuscripts and maps. These extraordinary ...
The Tetons are probably America's most easily recognized mountains, a row of peaks shaped like shark's teeth. (Note that the Tetons were named for their resemblance to something else, but that is because it was men, no doubt starved for female companionship, who did the naming.) Bounded by steep faults in the rock, the mountains rise sharply along the western edge of Wyoming's Jackson Hole valley. Teton sunset from Mormon Row Hikers who venture into Paintbrush, Cascade, Garnet, Avalanche, and Death Canyons, the main routes into Grand Teton National Park's back country, quickly find themselves amid enormous boulder fields with canyon walls towering up on both sides. Although some of the hikes are daunting, gaining thousands of feet of elevation over only a few miles, spectacular scenery and easy proximity to the road naturally draw many hikers. Hanging Canyon The west side of the range is a very different story. Most of the trailheads are miles beyond the highway, at the ends of poorly maintained gravel roads. The trails themselves tend to be much gentler, climbing open slopes that reflect the underlying westward dipping rocks. Along the trail towards Grizzly Creek Last month I spent five days on this gentle side of the Tetons as part of a geology field trip. Beginning at Coyote Meadows trailhead we hiked up Bitch Creek to the uppermost reaches of Grizzly Creek, just outside Grand Teton National Park (GTNP). It was a lovely spot, though thankfully it didn't live up to its name. No bears, grizzly or black. Our second camp, about five miles south of the first, was a greater challenge to reach as the trail crossed over two steep ridges and several times disappeared entirely in lush meadows. Picking it up again took sharp eyes and good map skills. The difficulty in finding the trail reflects just how little frequented this area is. Not counting a few people very close to the trailhead, I didn't see a single person outside of our group for the entire five days. Another advantage of being on the west side of the range is seeing dramatic sunsets over the plains of Idaho. But best of all are the enormous high meadows that, even in late summer, are filled with wildflowers. For an even tamer side to the Tetons, here is my now completed quilt made with vintage blocks that I acquired at a Jackson Hole garage sale years ago. I finished piecing it last summer, but waited until I was a little more sure of my skills with a long arm machine before attempting to quilt it. The blocks were foundation pieced (by hand and by machine) so the finished quilt has a little more heft to it than most quilts. As I mentioned last summer, I used vintage scraps to complete the blocks. The funny thing now is that I can't positively identify all of the pieces I added.
Artist Lauren Ryan creates incredibly lifelike animal sculptures out of pipe cleaners.
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A dinosaur that inhabits dinner plates around the world and loves to watch kids eat their veggies...so simple to make at home!
Loom knit a doll easily. Video and 24 Picture and Text tutorial. Doll made with 2 easy to make loom knit preemie hats. Includes loom knit hat video tutorial
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Craft shows are a great way to sell some products (here’s a list of ones that tend to sell better). The majority of craft shows are juried; this ensures there are a good mix of vendors for shoppers to buy from. This also means that there are a good number of applications that are turned down....
Artist Lauren Ryan creates incredibly lifelike animal sculptures out of pipe cleaners.
Thinking of starting a craft business? Maybe with your Silhouette or Cricut? Consider this list before you dive in.
If your handmade products don't have a signature style, there isn't a reason for people to buy from you over your competitors. Here's how to find your's.
Handmade product? Check! Business cards? Check! Wicked display? Check! You'll all ready for your craft fair right? There's one thing most vendors forget.
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Your complete guide to making money at craft fairs. If you've ever wondered why your booth isn't busier, you'll discover all the answers here.
110+ Cricut projects to sell for a side hustle! Get inspired with Cricut ideas to sell on Etsy or craft fairs such as handmade gifts and home decor.
Hi creative friends, Look no further than the Shabby Art Boutique Design Team for your weekly dose of creative inspiration! These talented ladies consistently share stunning projects that will leave you in awe. From gorgeous embellishments to full journals, folios and handmade cards to fabulous mixed media and 3D projects.... their creations showcases a wide range of techniques and styles. Please be sure to follow and subscribe to the Design Team's social media channels to stay up-to-date with their latest projects. Sandy ~ Septeria18 Sandy is the master of beautiful shabby mini albums and flip books. Their compact yet intricate
A dinosaur that inhabits dinner plates around the world and loves to watch kids eat their veggies...so simple to make at home!
Whether you rely on crafting as a source of income or not, if those products aren't selling, do you keep creating? How to get sales so you can keep creating
Hi creative friends, The December kit for the Handmade Club came out last week and our first Design Team projects are ready to inspire you. Granny's Buttons A kit for crafters…. it has all the beautiful things every crafter needs for their crafting space: button cards, lace keepers, ribbon boards, ribbon spool toppers and crafting graphics. Nicola - My Shabby Craft Corner Nicola kicked off this month with a granny chic inspired, quilted fabric cover journal. Nicola actually printed the kit paper design directly onto fabric and then machine quilted it. Although she is new to machine sewing, that
Where to sell crafts beyond art fairs. 12 ways to build a handmade business for people who don't want to sell at craft shows.
