Handmadeology

Over 2.5 million visitors stopped by in 2011 to learn about running a creative business, check out awesome handmade and vintage items, and to see what the next coolest diy project has been posted. I have put together a list of the most viewed, shared, and liked posts of 2011. Hope you enjoy!

This gingerbread isn’t for your belly but it looks good enough to eat. Wee houses made from felt are so cute covering a battery operated candle. Shafts of warm glowing light eminate from the doorways and windows. Make half a dozen to create a miniature glowing village and place around the tree or table decoration.

There is still some time to whip up some modern and unique Christmas decorations before all the parties start! I was browsing through Pinterest today and came across Style Me Pretty , a very cool wedding and diy blog.

Garland is a great way to spice up any room. It can add a pop of color or get a quick message across. Here are some holiday garland ideas just in time for your next get together.

Check out these awesome owl stuffies.  Learn how to make them over on Hammer and Thread! Supplies 3 coordinating fabrics (one of them should be a solid color). a small amount of orange felt for the beak Polyfill Scissors Fabric paint or felt for the eyes Sewing machine Needle and thread  

Joey hard at work in his man cave A few weeks back, Joey and I headed over to Build it Green in Queens. We packed ourselves up in the mini-van and took a 15 mile road trip south to explore and learn about What BIG had to offer. When we entered, we were instantly overwhelmed [...]

The holiday craft show season is upon us.  Having done done a number of shows in the past, I know that preparing for a craft show can get a bit nerve racking.  I have scoured the web for the best articles on preparing for a craft show. Enjoy and good luck this season! Preparing for [...]

Quick and simple step by step how-to on making wooden buttons. No special tools required.

You’ll want to be “naughty” this year if it means Santa will bring you one of these little lumps of coal: Just picture those eyeballs peering over the top of your stocking Christmas morning … Cute right?

Summer arrived while I wasn’t totally paying attention.  The days got hotter and longer; the girls got stronger and picked the first sweet fruits of tomato, zucchini, cakes and sugar snap peas.  We watched the sparrows fledge; the super smart baby rabbits devour the perfectly perfect crispy radishes; the catbirds feed their saucy fledglings, (and [...]

Would you like to have something small as final touch on your holiday table? Let me share cute placement cards that will be great for Thanksgiving or just fall-themed party.

I am a magnet for stray knitting needles and jumpers that get shrunk in the wash… and don’t get me wrong, I love that people know they can give these unwanted items to me and that I will put them to good use. I currently have enough random sets of needles to open a shop and so decided to give a full set away to a friend for her birthday… This seemed simple enough until I came to wrap them as a gift, and so was born the upcycled knitting needle case!

I love painting my own fabrics to create unique patterns. I am going to show you how simple and fun this can be! You will need a few supplies to make your own prints:

Whether you celebrate halloween or not, displaying gorgeous pumpkins and gourds around the house is a lovely seasonal touch and a craft in itself.

Here are some fabulous granny square tutorials for you to check out and try.