Hope is a Place to Call Home

Banners of Hope was launched at the CHA www.craftandhobby.org trade show in Anaheim in January. An initiative by the Fabric Arts Council, a show member section, the mission is to encourage people to sew and to also give back by creating small fabric Banners of Hope. These Banners will then be displayed in shelters, hospitals […]

Creative People

I am very fortunate to know and work with many creative people. One of my very favourites is Laura Kelly Walters at www.laurakellydesigns.com. We got to spend some time together at CHA, the Craft and Hobby Show www.craftandhobby.org in Anaheim. Always with a big smile, bubbly energy and taking selfies with everyone plus all the […]

Chic Storage

To go with the classy cube container here is a stylish cylinder with another flower design: a ruffled flower band. These new patterns in Kunin’s Fancifelts are very striking with bright and fresh colors and designs. You will need: 9” x 12” craft cuts of Kunin Fancifelt,  4 Moroccan Orange 9” x 12” craft cut […]

Chic Storage

We can never have enough storage containers, they are a great way to keep and store odds and ends, business or craft supplies. Here are two containers created from the new Fancifelt patterns, Moroccan and blank. I shared a flower design previously and made the same flower to embellish one container. The second cylinder container […]

Felt Flowers

I am sharing this design I did this week for Smoothfoam. The felt covers the foam beautifully and adheres with glue very nicely. What I also wanted to share were a couple of links to some of the felt flowers being seen all over. There are many types of flowers being used in hair accessories […]

Flower Bib Necklace

Felt flowers are everywhere from hair bows to wall art. Wearable art pieces in the form of bib necklaces or scarves are my favourites. Many have a classic sophisticated look when created from one subdued shade of felt. I chose the new embossed felt Cobblestone in gray. The pattern and texture reminds me of leather […]

Crafty Caterpillar!

Felt is everywhere from high fashion embellishments to some very fun and creative kid’s crafting. Felt is so versatile and just plain easy and enjoyable to work … no actually play with! Most of the paper crafting projects I have been seeing can have a similar version created in felt. This also makes them much […]

Tie Dye Kids Canvas

Tie Dye T’s, head bands, and scarves are associated with the hippy movement of the 60’s and 70’s. Today tie dye has emerged as a craft technique to create interesting and unique accessories, fashion pieces and home decor items. Of course for Survivor fans, all star Rupert Bowman wore tie dye on the show. He […]

Stylish Tissue Keeper

On Tuesday’s blog post I shared how to make a super easy and stylish phone case. So what to do with the remaining pieces of Fancifelt animal print? Make another accessory especially in the winter, a stylish tissue keeper to go with my fashion statement phone sleeve! You will need: 9” x 12” Fancifelt  Zebra, […]

Animal Bling Phone Sleeve

I love animal prints and especially the ones that are animal friendly. Kunin has a line called Fancifelt, hot pink Zebra, glitter Hearts, flocked Dots and even Cowpoke patterns! The patterns are embossed and makes for a very sturdy and stylish product. I just got a new phone which so far is proving to be […]