Ahhh, summer! Is there any better time of the year? Spring allergies have settled, mosquitos are aplenty, the nights are short, and the days are fragrant with meadows and wildflowers. Truly, the most wonderful time to spend all your time outdoors. Unless, that is, you live in Furnace Creek; then summer might be a curse word for you. However, we believe that the majority of people can soak in the sun without shriveling to a dehydrated lump of hide, and if you’re looking for some summer activity ideas to make the most of this gorgeous season, this is our list dedicated to exactly that.
These traditional African crafts for kids teach us about the rich and colorful heritage of the African continent! Play games, create art and have fun!
I have wanted a vintage huipil for a while now. The really good vintage ones are pretty pricey, so while I save my money for an old one, I made a quick and really affordable version of my own. Huipils are traditionally worn by indigenous women in Mexico and Central America. I mixed that traditional
Create awareness of the different cultures and traditions of people worldwide with these fantastic crafts that children will have fun making. Celebrate diversity while giving children the opportunity to understand the world they live in better. Explore these unique and engaging around-the-world crafts that will get children excited and creative. Conclusion Learning about the different ... Read more
These traditional African crafts for kids teach us about the rich and colorful heritage of the African continent! Play games, create art and have fun!
Named after her maternal grandparents, Gabriela is the textile artist behind Ofelia & Antelmo, a proposal based on two joint formats: Textile art and Wearable Art. Its visual approach is the result of the exploration of organic textures by the repetition of patterns that invites the viewer t
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Tracy is a self-employed embroiderer, specialising mainly in traditional embroidery including crewelwork, silk shading, and gold work.
Traditional techniques are being revisited while new technology is fuelling the creation of surprising new forms and lightweight hybrids.
Irish craftsman Simon Doyle wants to bring some of the traditional craft techniques in to the modern world, linking craft and industry together, exploring the possibility of the two coexisting.
Make the most beautiful Dried Orange slices for Christmas decorating this year with this ultimate guide to drying and dehydrating oranges!
On any given day, you’re likely to find British illustrator and ceramicist Polly Fern in her studio happily painting with her canaries Olive and Morris nearby. &nb…
Robin Pieterse silhouette - October Cottage - for Toverlux lamp Discover the ever-growing collection of Magic Silhouettes by Toverlux - each one a unique embodiment of life's phases, special moments, and changing seasons. Ideal for gifting or building a cherished collection of your own. Growing with your family and deepening connections and traditions. These versatile Magic Silhouettes seamlessly complement both the Magic Lamp and the Magic Window Frame, offering endless possibilities to create a unique atmosphere in your home. Crafted from the beautiful artwork of our talented artists, these silhouettes are meticulously printed on translucent material, enhancing the vividness of their colors. Sized at 19x19 cm, our silhouettes are not only visually stunning but also crafted from food-grade safe materials, ensuring both beauty and safety.
Sashiko is a Japanese hand-sewing style that was originally used by working class people as a means to mend used clothing and household items. But it is so much more than that! The even, geometric patterns of sashiko create a beautiful decorative effect, so that they go beyond being purely practical
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Our Edwin collection reflects influences from the Arts & Crafts movement. It includes a rich, dark stained finish with elegant solid oak knuckle and bobbin detailing, creating a sense of timeless opulence. The Edwin chest includes plenty of storage space, its four drawers will help to keep your bedroom clutter free. Its traditional silhouette will add sophisticated charm to a classic style bedroom. Want to see it first? You may want to see and get a feel for the furniture in one of our shops before ordering. If you do plan on doing this we recommend giving us a call on 03452 661805 as not all our ranges are on display in our shops. We'll be able to tell you where the range you'd like to view is on display.
Polish ‘wycinanki’ is a traditional Polish folk art of paper cutting. These beautiful paper cutouts became a popular craft in the mid-1800s and were used to decorate houses and to give as gifts to family members and friends.
With the help of Wayfair, we're transforming our new studio and meeting rooms into a perfectly designed space for us to create and work!
Browse the beautiful textile work of talented artist and fashion designer Micah Clasper-Torch. Read our Q&A & get inspired!
DIY adirondack chair plans from Ana-White.com This plan features a more upright seating angle, more traditional styling, with a chunkier base. Photos by Hamilton Park Home
Use brass fasteners to give this fun horse a life of his own.
Ever wondered where the Swedish Dala horse got its name? Or who is behind the design? Find out the history of this traditional as well as how to carve your own.
A pojagi (noun) is a wrapping cloth, but it also refers to a whole collection of sewing techniques by both hand and machine.
Border Design with Celtic Bubbles Now that you have tried quilting this beautiful overlapping spiral design, I'll show you a fe...
Get crafty with traditional Scottish tartan. Explore these tartan craft ideas and bring a piece of Scotland into your home.
I have admired Zentangle from (very) afar for a while but couldn't decide what my first project would be then, bam!, just was I was drifting off to sleep last night it hit me. The segmented sections of this stamp are perfect for playing with Zentangle. Adding dark and light sections to create movement/folds in the flower took some thought but nothing where I couldn't start a design, change my mind, then morph it into something else. As for the background washi tape frame, I made that a while back for a project that I ended up hating so I cannibalized it. (Hello, Clarice.) You could totally jump onto the Zentangle bandwagon too. It's an extraordinary technique that's not extraordinarily difficult. Google a couple of zentangle images to get general design ideas, grab a fine pen and off you go. You can be sure I'll do more Zentangle projects in the future; it's like socks in the knitting world--great mobile project. The Details: PTI white cardstock, washi tape, Sakura Zentangle 01 (.25mm) pen, Hero Arts Blossom Art flower, Stampabilities sentiment I'm entering this in Casology #78 Dot, Alphabet Challenge X for X-traordinary, One-Layer Simplicity Challenge #1 Restocking the Shelves, Sweet Stampin' Girly but no Pink, and Without Words Spots and/or Stripes.
Buh-bye, boring date ideas. Here are 34 fun things to do on your anniversary instead. Keep reading to get inspired.
Looking for some fun tulle crafts to purge your stash? These 15 ideas will make you smile - and get you crafting today!
Beginner weaving projects for kids ages 7+. From cardboard loom weaving to weaving on sticks and drinking straws. Make trivets, headbands, bookmarks, wall art and more...
The Playroom Quilt pattern is here! This pattern is the second to release in the Sewn Home Series. I love how playful this pattern is without being overly complicated. This is a simple and easy pattern! It's the perfect beginner quilt. Do you recognize that backing? I finally made use of my Itajime Shibori fabrics. Read more about that process here. I have made this quilt four times and every time I am surprised at how fast it comes together. Fun Fact: This pattern was actually the very first one I designed for the series. I knew I wanted it to be called the Playroom Quilt because it reminds me of the stacking blocks we have for the boys in their playroom. I love that you could shift all these blocks around and come up with a different quilt top every time if you wanted to. They create so many fun patterns when they are all together! The blue and white version you see above is the crib size quilt. I have also been using it in the stroller almost every day now that the weather has cooled off. Can I start calling it a Stroller Size instead of Crib or Baby? It really does fit perfectly around both of them in our double Bob. Now this quilt kit will be available soon from Lamb & Loom - but isn't available quite yet. It brings me all the Fall/Winter vibes. I pulled these fabrics knowing I was going to gift this quilt top to my sister in law and her partner for Christmas. As the quilt was coming together I kept thinking... well maybe I should just keep it. I love it so much, but alas it will be getting wrapped and shipped off as a gift. I guess I will just have to make another one for myself. Quilt Kits Available Now: There are so many gorgeous kits available for this quilt. Check out all of these wonderful online quilt shops to purchase the kit after you have purchase the pattern here. ROSIE GIRL QUILTING I love the gold and white, but they are also caring all of these two color versions as kits as well! How will you ever decide?! They would all be beautiful! FABRIC STORK This gorgeous pink and green combo makes me so happy! Check out this quilt kit from Fabric Stork and grab one before they are gone! SALT CITY LANE Pattern Testers: As always - we can't forget about my wonderful pattern testers. I hope these inspire you as much as they inspire me! This first one is by Shannon Killham (@Beachmamamade) Look at this little nugget! I love this color combo. I'm adding it to my to-do list. It's just perfect! This next one is by Christine (@lopolokko) and just take a look at all that color. I love how the vibrant floral balances with the white. It's gorgeous! Look at this additional gold and white combo by Ama @thevibrantpixel. I love how vibrant the gold is against the white. It's giving me all the sunshine vibes! You might also be interested in the other patterns of this series: The Living Room Quilt Pattern The Playroom Quilt Pattern The Sunroom Quilt Pattern The Mudroom Quilt Pattern The Sewn Home Pattern Bundle
