Copyright (c) 2008 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - Sister_Diane's posts http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/Sister_Diane Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:05:38 -0500 CraftStylish - Sister_Diane's posts http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/Sister_Diane Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/27585/how-to-make-yarn-and-felt-folks http://www.craftstylish.com/item/27585/how-to-make-yarn-and-felt-folks Posted by Sister_Diane
Old-fashioned yarn dolls get a whole new life with this fun project. Dress them up any way you like using our downloadable sheet of clothing patterns! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/27585/how-to-make-yarn-and-felt-folks Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/24318/how-to-make-crafty-photo-ornaments http://www.craftstylish.com/item/24318/how-to-make-crafty-photo-ornaments Posted by Sister_Diane
What a lovely way to showcase a treasured photograph! These felt-framed ornaments are simple to make, and there are so many design possibilities. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/24318/how-to-make-crafty-photo-ornaments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/22545/how-to-make-a-button-advent-calendar http://www.craftstylish.com/item/22545/how-to-make-a-button-advent-calendar Posted by Sister_Diane
Count down the days of December with this little button Advent calendar, designed to sit on your desk. Add a new button ornament to the tree each morning—it gets prettier as Christmas approaches! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/22545/how-to-make-a-button-advent-calendar Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/13766/how-to-make-button-cards-with-removable-buttons http://www.craftstylish.com/item/13766/how-to-make-button-cards-with-removable-buttons Posted by Sister_Diane
This card project is perfect for when you need to give someone just a small gift. It's decorated with an assortment of vintage buttons, which are cleverly attached to the card with pipe cleaners. The recipient can pop them right off and use them for crafting. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/13766/how-to-make-button-cards-with-removable-buttons Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7973/how-to-make-an-easy-needlepoint-gift-box http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7973/how-to-make-an-easy-needlepoint-gift-box Posted by Sister_Diane
If you're giving wonderful little gifts for the holidays, why not whip up some equally wonderful little boxes? No wrapping needed! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7973/how-to-make-an-easy-needlepoint-gift-box Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9500/how-to-craft-with-gourds http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9500/how-to-craft-with-gourds Posted by Sister_Diane
This unusual and beautiful craft is so much fun! Come learn the basics of cutting, finishing, and decorating a gourd. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9500/how-to-craft-with-gourds Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9596/how-to-make-a-yo-yo-handbag http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9596/how-to-make-a-yo-yo-handbag Posted by Sister_Diane
If you love the look of fabric yo-yos, but don't have the patience to make a whole quilt, try this cute bag instead! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9596/how-to-make-a-yo-yo-handbag Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9676/how-to-make-a-crocheted-ring-bracelet http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9676/how-to-make-a-crocheted-ring-bracelet Posted by Sister_Diane
Plastic rings come in lots of sizes. Cover them with single crochet, and you have the makings of some fun, colorful jewelry. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9676/how-to-make-a-crocheted-ring-bracelet Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7358/how-to-make-a-recycled-necktie-scrap-cuff http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7358/how-to-make-a-recycled-necktie-scrap-cuff Posted by Sister_Diane
If you made my Recycled Necktie Scarf, then you probably have a few scraps left over. So turn them into this cute cuff bracelet! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7358/how-to-make-a-recycled-necktie-scrap-cuff Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9581/how-to-make-fringe-flower-greeting-cards http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9581/how-to-make-fringe-flower-greeting-cards Posted by Sister_Diane
This fun project makes great use of leftover bits of fringe and decorative paper. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9581/how-to-make-fringe-flower-greeting-cards Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3117/using-your-crafty-powers-for-good http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3117/using-your-crafty-powers-for-good Posted by Sister_Diane
There are so many ways you can use your crafting skills to benefit your community—locally and globally. This article gives you some ideas for getting started with crafting for charity. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3117/using-your-crafty-powers-for-good Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2719/swapping-crafts-with-swap-bot http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2719/swapping-crafts-with-swap-bot Posted by Sister_Diane
Swap-bot makes it easier to meet crafters all over the world—one swap at a time. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2719/swapping-crafts-with-swap-bot Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7581/how-to-make-woven-ribbon-jewelry http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7581/how-to-make-woven-ribbon-jewelry Posted by Sister_Diane
Here's a little weaving project that doesn't require a loom—and you can wear the results on your finger or around your neck! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7581/how-to-make-woven-ribbon-jewelry Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4999/crafty-zines-read-them http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4999/crafty-zines-read-them Posted by Sister_Diane
Crafters everywhere are writing and printing zines, which are self-published works of inspiration. Read one! You'll love it. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4999/crafty-zines-read-them Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2832/discover-mail-art-a-global-one-on-one-art-show http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2832/discover-mail-art-a-global-one-on-one-art-show Posted by Sister_Diane
The mail art movement is fascinating: Artists around the world are creating pieces of art to mail to other artists. In fact, the mailing becomes part of the art. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2832/discover-mail-art-a-global-one-on-one-art-show Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7252/how-to-make-a-recycled-necktie-scarf http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7252/how-to-make-a-recycled-necktie-scarf Posted by Sister_Diane
There's silk in those old neckties! Take them apart and make this gorgeous, light-as-a-feather patchwork scarf. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7252/how-to-make-a-recycled-necktie-scarf Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2827/crafty-business-then-and-now-an-interview-with-meggiecat http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2827/crafty-business-then-and-now-an-interview-with-meggiecat Posted by Sister_Diane
Gain some perspective on building a successful craft-fair business from an experienced maker and seller. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2827/crafty-business-then-and-now-an-interview-with-meggiecat Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4976/how-to-emboss-a-metal-tin http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4976/how-to-emboss-a-metal-tin Posted by Sister_Diane
These shiny tins look impressive, but here's their secret: They're made with ordinary hardware-store metal tape. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4976/how-to-emboss-a-metal-tin Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2414/crafting-long-distance http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2414/crafting-long-distance Posted by Sister_Diane
Two friends share their online collaboration with the world and invite other crafters to join in. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2414/crafting-long-distance Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:25:04 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7192/pdx-etsy-art-and-craft-show http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7192/pdx-etsy-art-and-craft-show Posted by Sister_Diane
Hey, Portland, Oregon - be sure to visit a very talented group of local Etsy sellers on Saturday, August 9th! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7192/pdx-etsy-art-and-craft-show Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2837/three-fun-spool-knitting-crafts-to-try http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2837/three-fun-spool-knitting-crafts-to-try Posted by Sister_Diane
If you're a fan of spool-knitting (or I-cord, as it's also called), then you'll like these fun and quick little projects. If you're new to spool-knitting, it's a snap to learn. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2837/three-fun-spool-knitting-crafts-to-try Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2421/how-to-crochet-a-bead-and-wire-bracelet http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2421/how-to-crochet-a-bead-and-wire-bracelet Posted by Sister_Diane
This three-strand beaded bracelet is easy to make, even if you have no crochet experience! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2421/how-to-crochet-a-bead-and-wire-bracelet Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2710/turning-trash-into-craft http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2710/turning-trash-into-craft Posted by Sister_Diane
Tiffany Threadgould's company, RePlayGround, uses cast-off stuff as the raw material for making useful household goods. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2710/turning-trash-into-craft Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2540/youre-a-fabric-designer http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2540/youre-a-fabric-designer Posted by Sister_Diane
Spoonflower is an eagerly awaited service that will allow you to have your own designs printed onto fabric. Cofounder Stephen Fraser tells us all about it. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2540/youre-a-fabric-designer Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2405/know-your-hand-sewing-needles http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2405/know-your-hand-sewing-needles Posted by Sister_Diane
Here's a little primer to the most commonly used hand-sewing needles: how to recognize them and how best to use them. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2405/know-your-hand-sewing-needles Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2802/how-to-make-cold-porcelain http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2802/how-to-make-cold-porcelain Posted by Sister_Diane
Cold porcelain is a wonderful air-drying clay for jewelry-making and modeling, and it's easy to make in your kitchen. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2802/how-to-make-cold-porcelain Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2546/how-to-weave-on-a-cardboard-loom http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2546/how-to-weave-on-a-cardboard-loom Posted by Sister_Diane
You don't need expensive equipment to start weaving. Dig a piece of sturdy cardboard out of your recycle bin and learn how to turn it into a loom! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2546/how-to-weave-on-a-cardboard-loom Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2259/how-to-felt-sweaters http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2259/how-to-felt-sweaters Posted by Sister_Diane
Felted thrift-store sweaters make great craft materials! Here are some tips to help you get the best results from felting in your washing machine. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2259/how-to-felt-sweaters Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:45:03 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2731/how-to-embroider-a-greeting-card http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2731/how-to-embroider-a-greeting-card Posted by Sister_Diane
Many embroidery stitches take just as well to paper as they do to cloth. This tutorial shows you how to stitch up a pretty card for a special occasion. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2731/how-to-embroider-a-greeting-card Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:35:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2306/how-to-reverse-applique-a-tote-bag http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2306/how-to-reverse-applique-a-tote-bag Posted by Sister_Diane
Reverse applique involves layering several fabrics together, and then cutting pieces away to reveal what's underneath. This tutorial shows you how. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2306/how-to-reverse-applique-a-tote-bag