Art & Craft Ideas, How to Tutorials, Handmade Gift
I have to say, the Italians do some things really right, and ‘How to Do Birth Announcements’ is one of them. On the day of the birth, the whole front of the house gets decked out, like this: And these birth announcement decorations (or at least the bow) stay up for months. [...]
I just did a whirlwind tour of 3 cities and am showing you a couple of my creative, artistic and fashion craft finds today. I’ll make a free tutorial for the top necklace, if anyone requests it, as I intend to make it. And perhaps also the silk rose handbag… Let’s see what I have [...]
Now that Vancouver has been so in the news lately for the Olympics, I thought to share with you another art opportunity that is open to us all. This Call for Interests is at one of Canada’s most beautiful places, Banff. In winter it is like Vail, the ultimate sky resort. In summer, it transforms [...]
Want a new look and something totally unique this Easter coming up? I found something really marvelous. Have a look at this chalkboard egg!!! A few chalkboard Easter eggs would make the most surprising Easter table decoration. They are quirky, unique Easter gifts, that can be personalized, and that can be of use year-round. Think [...]
What to do on a rainy weekend? ???!!! Oh, it’s easy: bejewel a plain, ordinary hair crunchy* into a work of art. How to Make a Jewel Crunchy/Hair Tie Here is how ~ it’s a simple formula: 1. Find some seed beads. 2. Find some matching colored sequins 3. And some thread (and [...]
Well, now that the day is finally there: Happy Valentine’s Day And Happy Chinese New Year to you all! (image: Valentine Cards Garland)
Over the weekend, my niece and I designed some novel friendship bracelets for herself and her buddies, to hand out on Valentine’s Day. Which little girl would not like to get one of these from her friend? Anyhow, it’s another demonstration of the infinite number of lovely things one can make from recycled toilet paper [...]
Shocked by the horribly devastating earthquake that has hit Haiti, that beautiful soulful place on the planet? Action Time = Now: today’s post features CRAFT AID FOR HAITI. Below is a hopefully ever growing list of people (individuals and organizations) who aid the people in Haiti in their current desperate state of need. [...]
Eco-u-Terre just posted an interesting article called ‘16 Eco-Fashion Predictions for 2010’. Here is the summary of this rather long article which interviews fashion mongers, hinting at what is to come in the world of fashion and (craft) accessories. 1. Leslie Hoffman. from Earth Pledge, predicts a deepened and more real interest in all [...]
It’s January 1. Time for a new calendar. While I’m all for recycling old calendars and creating your own calendar (In fact, I have an article on how to make your own desk calendar, and will soon post some new scrapbooking page layouts for this calendar), I could not help it but just needed to [...]
So much to do, so little a time? Here are a 5 New Year’s ideas that cost only 30 minutes or less, and that will spruce up the party! 1. New Year Kid Craft Are they having ‘nothing to do’? How about making some groovy new year glasses? Easy: all you need is rag [...]
Remember??!! A little while ago I found these absolutely great crocheted boots (free crochet pattern #7 on the list in my prior article). However, to my dismay, the Etsy girl who used to make them, decided she was ‘done’ selling the pattern. Meanwhile, I received quite a few responses of readers asking for another free [...]
Talked to mom. (photo D. Prodan; http://www.flickr.com/photos/marinelas/) tags: #best09 #best-blogfind
I love November. It is really the start of the family holidays for me. The fun bits are: preparing for Thanksgiving and getting ready for XMAS, besides of course all the other million other things of daily living. Life is filled with luxurious and treats at this time of the year, as well as little [...]
At FineCraftGuild, we usually only post free craft tutorials & other valuable craft information. However, THIS video, is just so funny ~ and Halloween is all about having fun ~ that I just had to share it with you. 2 costumed dogs go trick-or-treating. This is what happens when they reach a certain house…. Happy [...]
Favorite Craft Book Complete Embellishing: Techniques and Projects This book includes an collection of 25 projects, illustrated with more than 170 photographs and clear step-by-step directions. All are original designs inspired by the author’s years as a crafter and visual manager for the hip New York store, Anthropologie. The ‘thing’ that makes Anthropologie unique [...]
The Shabby Chic Cottage blogger and her online friends are taking the challenge of completing 10 craft projects in 10 days. I thought to join in, albeit 2-3 days late. Here are my planned free craft projects for you ~ i.e. my craft projects & articles to complete over the next 10 days. Craft Website [...]
My friend’s nonna (grandmother in Italian) came around the house the other day. She’s partly British decent, so we had a cup of tea instead of an espresso at 4 pm. Anyhow, over her cup of tea, she showed me the age-old craft of making paper garlands. ‘Perfect for Halloween’, I thought. By now, [...]
Pets look oh-so-cute in Halloween costumes. It’s nice if your pet complements your own costume. You might want to just give your pet a little colored accessory to make him fit the Halloween party theme or go for the full costume. (See my list of links for really beautiful / fun pet costumes below.) Ensure [...]
Call for Applications: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Seeks Assistant Professor of Visual Arts Art Employment Opportunity The Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Visual Arts, tenure track position. We seek an individual with an emerging international reputation to join the faculty of its Visual Arts Program. We seek [...]
I was just reminded on Twitter of looking into the color trends for the upcoming Fall. ~ Yes, you can follow me at http://www.Twitter.com/freecraft, albeit that I believe that daily visits to my blog, my newsletter and my RSS feed are useful ~ . OK Back to … Choosing Fashionable Craft Colors for Fall [...]
14th Annual Providence Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show will be held in Milwaukee & Providence again this upcoming Fall. Homeowners, art lovers, fine craft collectors, interior designers and architects should all plan to attend the Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show nearest them. They are to discover an incredible resource for the [...]
Sophisticated Vintage Paper Dresses Making paper dresses has been around for centuries and I have scoured around for some examples to get your creative juices going. Also note that the materials used and their treatment varied over time. In the ‘20s they used plain crepe paper for the vintage theater costume dress (picture on the [...]
I came across this easy & free tutorial on how to make shell printed bed sheets, while I am prepping my future craft photos & articles on “How to create a Beach Shack nowhere how far you are from the ocean”. (Thank you, Martha Stewart, for your ‘Craft of the Day’ today!) This [...]
Could also be called “Frivolous Paper Dresses for Costume Parties & Theatre Shows” OK. That was the simple crepe paper dress idea. Now, let’s feast our eyes on the fancier and more frivolous paper dresses out there. The disposable cult from the 60’s has come and gone, but paper dresses have stayed here for ever. [...]
A Simple Paper Dress Seeing this girl come home from summer camp in her delightful bright blue paper dress with ribbons, I was instantly inspired to write about paper dresses here at FineCraftGuild.com . This simple paper dress is easy to do at a camp or kid party and all the girls can line up [...]
This morning, this amazing art & design job landed into my mailbox, and I felt I should share it with you here. There are not that many outstanding job opportunities these days, but this sure seems to be one of them. Dean, Continuing Education for the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) The School now [...]
Beach Crafts, summer crafts,… what the difference? No matter. These summer beach crafts can help you create that summer breeze into your home, even if you don’t want to transform your entire home into a beach shack. Today I am starting a series of Summer Beach Craft Project Ideas, with Free Tutorials and Templates. [...]
Create a seaside cottage ‘look and feel’ and live the beach life you love. There are about 10 interior design rules to follow to create a ocean side beach environment and lifestyle, that have nothing to do with smelling the ocean water. Here they are: How to Create a Beach Feel in your Home When [...]
A personal note: In case you’ve wondered where I’ve been as you haven’t seen me online much for about a month: we’ve transplanted ourselves to beautiful Italy for a while. Internet access is nil here compared to North America, but we’re found some ways around it. I will be online just enough to delight you [...]
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