Crafty Modern

Craft Book Review & Giveaway: Win a Copy of “Paper Blooms” by Jefffery Rudell

craftymodern — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:56:15 +0000

I’m a big big fan of paper crafts, and especially paper flowers (oh and paper dolls). It’s super exciting to open up the new book Paper Blooms: 25 Extraordinary Flowers to Make for Weddings, Celebrations & More by Jeffery Rudell [...]

Getting Crafty: Working with Flower Looms

craftymodern — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:47:31 +0000

A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a Ronco Flower Loom Set. Woo hoo!! And today, my daughter and I finally sat down to try to use the looms. Inside the “As Seen on TV” box, are four looms (2 [...]

Win a Copy of the New Craft Book “Adventures in Pompom Land”

craftymodern — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:25:08 +0000

The just-hit-the-shelves book Adventures in Pompom Land:25 Cute Projects Made from Handmade Pompoms by Myko Diann Bocek published by Lark Crafts is full of super cute, heirloom quality handmade pompom projects. I just recently got a hold of a vintage [...]

“Favorite Things” Tween Birthday Party

craftymodern — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:09:19 +0000

I love to throw kid parties. I love to pick a theme and shop for and make decorations. But throwing a party for tweens and teens can be hard. After all they much rather hang out, shop, listen to tunes, [...]

“Creative Lettering” an Awesome New Book: Review and Giveaway

craftymodern — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:15:42 +0000

Hand lettering is everywhere and growing more and more in popularity. And Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh , a new release from Lark Crafts, is a great start if you are looking for lettering inspiration. Whether you are a beginner or an [...]

Quick Hand Stamped Silly Valentines

craftymodern — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:49:56 +0000

I just finished stamping up a batch of silly Valentines (I can’t stop stamping stuff) and you know what? This is quick, easy, and fun. You can do it to ( carve erasers if you don’t have official rubber stamp [...]

Love Letter: Free Typewriter Hand Embroidery Pattern

craftymodern — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:51:51 +0000

Valentine’s Day is coming and embroidering is always something wonderful to do. I drew this pattern up , just for you. Mix and match to make it your very own (add a mustache, cross stitch heart, or X and O’s). [...]

I Want That: Typewriter Wonderfulness

craftymodern — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:38:53 +0000

I’m extremely fond of typewriters, and own a few that are actively used. Very soon I’ll be sharing a freebie typewriter embroidery pattern with you – stay tuned — just in time to stitch it up for your Valentine. But [...]

I Want That: Stitchery Related Wonderfulness

craftymodern — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:31:29 +0000

I love love these wooden spool stud earrings from Pannikin Wow! Silver Button Pendant Necklace. Love it. From Andyshouse Jonathan Adler Needlepoint Accessories (Love these, but going to try to make my own by hacking up some old needlepoint [...]

On Creativity: Wendell Castle

craftymodern — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:15:45 +0000

The American Craft Council did an article on Wendell Castle — father of the art furniture movement –that provides insight in to his artistic motivation and inspiration. He’s 80 and continues to make fantastic one-of-a-kind art piece furniture. Below are [...]