Handmadeology

Here is an awesome video tutorial on making your very own screen-print t-shirt with your own design. Oh and I also featured a few of my fave t-shirt Etsy finds

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  

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 [...]

The ability to accept credit cards or other alternative payment methods has never been easy, but with the introduction of these new services, it’s a lot less complicated than it ever has been. Add a reduction in complications to a reduction in fees, and the decision to accept credit cards is almost a no-brainer.

Inspired by the first pregnancy of my sister Elise, I wanted to share a few pieces of art that celebrate motherhood!

Here are a few craft ideas for Halloween! How-To: Halloween Bat Mobile {craftzine} Make a Zombie {etsy} Pumpkin Cozy {craftzine} Harry Potter and Halloween Ideas {craftster} Black Cat {etsy}

The deadline for the Holiday Market (on December 18 and 19) is tomorrow, Sunday October 10, to get the current quoted rates. You may apply after that, and rates will go up by $25. Market is filling fast, so get a jump. Even if you don’t make it into this one, I can add you [...]

The other day I made a pair of tin can earrings for my Etsy shop Here’s what you need:  tin can of your liking, scissors, tin snips, file, sandpaper, hammer, drill (or tack), marker, earwires. Here’s what you do: 1.  Cut the bottom and top off of the can (this is where you might want [...]

Fall is in the air and for those of us who are not frantically making and crating for up coming craft shows, it would be nice to know where craft  and art shows are taking place in our area.  Where do you find craft and art show? How do you know you want to even [...]

Now that I am a dad I am going to have to start thinking of way cool crafts and projects for Cam and I to work on.  It will be a while before he starts welding!  Check out this great marble maze made from pvc pipes from the hardware store. Make a Moving Marble Roller [...]

If you raid your mother’s or grandmother’s jewelry box, no doubt it yield up some lovely vintage or even antique brooches. Another source is of course antique stores or, if you are lucky, thrift stores. The piece I worked with for this project was found in an antique store in Revelstoke, BC. Yes, there is [...]

Mushroom Magic – woodland-inspired home decor projects How to build a cornhole game set Free Granny square crochet pattern Resin bottle cap necklace how-to How to make bees wax polish Teesha Moore style bag

‘Crafty in Denver’ by DenverHandmade goodies from Denver Handmade Alliance members! Gray Rosette and Pearl Headb… fernandflorade… $22 ivory framed damask chalkboa… resplendid $65 Upcycled Red Felted Wool Flo… catpainter $3.75 SALE – girl in blue skirt – … ObjectsOfAffec… $6 Fuchsia, Rosey, Crimson, not… SusanHazelRich $42 Mischief the octopus xoxi $45 Toddler Upcycled Chalk [...]

I absolutely love tutorials! I can’t get over how talented people are and how many fabulous ideas there are out there! Being that I’m a lover of tutorials, I thought I should perhaps start sharing some of my techniques/ideas for making items. So we’ll start with a short, simple tutorial. One for decorating packages, be [...]

21 quick kid craft ideas My version of a $385 bracelet! Make a rustic mallet How to make mini chalkboards Interchangeable Tiered Cake Stand Tutorial More Crafty Ideas!

By: Stunning I have a fabulous project for you that’s all about up-cycling! For today’s project you will need: – 1 Old Frame – 1 piece of cork board the size of frame – a staple gun – hammer – pliers – Optional – spray paint – wire for hanging The first thing you will [...]

Awesome How-Tuesday over on the Etsy Storque.  The detailed how-to on making a gathered skirt is a must read! Click HERE to check it out!

I have always been fascinated by old doors.  The rustic feel and the design makes them all unique.  Check out this how-to where Danny Lipford turns an old door into a computer desk.