MichaelaMurphy
Michaela Murphy, Seattle, WA, USeditor
craft interests: knitting, restyle, sewing
Member Since: 04/08/2008
This Week On CraftStylish
When times are tough, it's time to get crafting! This week the Craftstylish team rallies around fantastic gifts-to-make projects, superb tutorials that'll swing your learning curve up, and beautiful recycle-restyle inspiration for you to make the most of what you already have.
Crafte's Inferno: Scary Crafty Excesses or How to Terrify the Opposite Sex
Crafting for Halloween can be a very slippery slope. The trick is to create a costume that treats your audience to a thrilling shiver, not send them screaming in abject fear. My first handmade costume landed me smack in the middle of the fifth circle of craft hell where creative impressions can leave scars.
Quilt the Vote!
American quilt artist Denyse Schmidt is raffling off one of her amazing creations to help raise funds for the Obama campaign. CraftStylish wants to know what you're crafting for this year's election.
Flower Power Challenge Winners!!!
The four CraftStylish challenge winners are hardly garden-variety crafters. These winning blooms are representative of the amazing talent, superb technique, and jaw-dropping inspiration that contribute to our craft community—and for this we are very proud!
Sweet P & Sage Swing Seattle Fashion Forward with Pulp Lab
Rain City fashionistas got a sneak peek of Project Runway designer Sweet P's elegant and ethereal new collection: Ghosts in the Garden, a collaboration with her husband, visual artist Sage Vaughn, presented by the uber-cool experience-marketplace, Pulp Lab.
This Week on CraftStylish
Dive into the fall crafting extravaganza with toasty-warm projects, fabulous holiday gifts to make, and super-cool October challenge inspiration for you to Make It Pink!
The Make It Pink Challenge
In honor and support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CraftStylish challenges you to make something—pink! And for every posted entry CraftStylish will donate one dollar to Susan G. Komen for the Cure!
The Flower Power Challenge ends with a BANG!
Cue the virtual fireworks display: The CraftStylish September Challenge is officially over! Congratulations to everyone in the CraftStylish community who made this challenge such an enormous success by crafting us the most amazing DIY garden!
Crafte's Inferno: Crafting on the Fly and Under Pressure
My exploration into the dark side of crafting continues on through the fourth circle of craft hell, where an ambitious undertaking is threatened by a screaming two-year-old who wants what I have.
Last Day of The Flower Power Challenge!
The hours are dwindling, but there is still a bit of time left to enter your pretty petals into the CraftStylish September challenge!
October on CraftStylish
CraftStylish wants to tickle you pink! This month the site charges head on into the craft high season with an inspired new challenge, a "daring" holiday sweepstakes, and a surprise guest from Project Runway!
This Week on CraftStylish
CraftStylish welcomes the first week of autumn with a host of fab fall projects, seasonal gifts to make, and expert tutorials to get into the fall craft swing. Here's a peek at what's ahead this week on CraftSylish.
This Week On CraftStylish
Power to the petal all week long with gorgeous flower tutorials, pretty project blooms (two of them by surprise guest bloggers), and nifty how tos for crafting the ultimate floral flourish.
This Week On CraftStylish
More is more here on the site this week. More great projects, more excellent tutorials, and the Flower Power Challenge gives you more reason to get your craft on!
The Flower Power Challenge
Make a fabulous flower and enter the CraftStylish Challenge. You could be one of four winners!
September on CraftStylish
CraftStylish celebrates its five-month anniversary with a blast of super-cool projects and whip-smart tutorials (and, there's a challenge in the making...)
Head's Up: The Second CraftStylish Challenge is Coming Soon
If our first contest was any indication, this is a crowd that's up for a challenge and have we got something special for you.
This Week On CraftStylish
CraftStylish takes August out with a smashing roster of projects and tutorials to swing into the Fall.
This Week On CraftStylish
There is plenty to keep you happily creative this mid-month. If your looking for a cool project to make on vacation, or wish to learn something new and exciting right at home on your stay-cation, your quest is over: it's all right here on CraftStylish.
How To Make Resin Jewelry Video Tutorial Part 3
This absolutely fabulous video tutorial by CraftStylish member John W Golden will teach you to make smashing silver pendants and rings using your very own artwork.
How To Make Resin Jewelry Video Tutorial Part 2
This absolutely fabulous video tutorial by CraftStylish member John W Golden will teach you to make smashing silver pendants and rings using your very own artwork.
How To Make Resin Jewelry Video Tutorial
This absolutely fabulous video tutorial by CraftStylish member John W Golden will teach you to make smashing silver pendants and rings using your very own artwork.
You too can be Featured on CraftStylish
Join the CraftStylish Craftathlon and show off your personal best right here with a homepage headliner.
Crafte's Inferno: Crafting For The Family
My dark journey through craft hell continues through the third circle where my great ambition to create gifts for my nearest and dearest forces me to confront my own demons.
CraftStylish Craftathlon: The Crafting of Champions
While the world watches Beijing in breathless wonder for the next two weeks, we invite you to celebrate the glories of DIY achievement right here on CraftStylish! Join the 2008 CraftStylish Craftathlon and share your personal best.
This Week On CraftStylish
The Olympic games have begun, political conventions are gearing up, and the Burning Man Festival is just around the corner. Whether you are a participant or spectator CraftStylish plays host to the very best in DIY projects to keep you creative while you watch the world change.
Knit One for the Hometeam! Seattle Mariner's Stitch N' Pitch 2008
Ah, sweet victory was ours last night at Safeco Field! We shopped, ate, and row by row our knitting advanced towards the stadium floor..and oh, yes, the Mariner's won!
The Four Grand Prize Winners of The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge Are...
Wow and Whew! The challenge continued long after the deadline--it was extremely difficult to pick just four grand prize winners but we finally did and here they are...drum roll please
Crafte's Inferno: The Second Circle of Craft Hell
The next stop on my journey into the crafting netherworld is where heavenly aspirations meet up with hellish skills.
Onstage and Off: Marie Osmond Creatively Connects Through Her Craft
CraftStylish talks with Marie Osmond about her great passion for crafting and her exciting new partnership with Janome sewing machines.
The Stars Are Out This August on CraftStylish
This month sparkles with great projects to craft your way into all of these gorgeous starlit nights, terrific tutorials to boost your skill set and a guest appearance (and glittery projects) from one of the brightest DIY super-stars!
The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge is Tote-ally Over
That's it crafters, the first CraftStylish Challenge is now a part of crafting history. Now we all hold our breath and keep our fingers crossed until August 8th.
Last Day for Entries to The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Okay,crafters we are down to the wire, the last hours, and the glorious finish of the Tote Bag Challenge. If you haven't entered yet: chop, chop-the clock is ticking!
Crafte's Inferno
I recently discovered a brand new circle of crafting hell in the most unlikely of places: CraftStylish.com! In this Part One, of a nine part series, I will explore the prickly nuances of crafting's darkside and allow my Inner-Virgil to point the way towards paradise.
Knit a Homerun for the Hometeam: A Stitch 'N Pitch Update
Stitch'N Pitch sponsored by TNNA brings two great American pastimes into play: knitting and baseball. Here is some info on how you can get in on the action.
Tote Bag Challenge Alert
There are a number of terrific tote bags that are posted in the CraftStylish gallery that are not officially entered into the Challenge. Here is an easy way for you to be sure that your bag is entered correctly.
This Week On CraftStylish
We are taking out the month of July with a bang and making a splash into August with another great week of summer projects, how tos and crafty inspiration. Plus some down to the wire Tote Bag Challenge ideas to get your entry ready in time to win over $250 worth of craft goodies!
Can you Win Big When Challenged? Tote-ally
With four grand prize categories in our Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge--what have you got to lose?
Renegade Jewelry Artists Look to the Past for Inspiration
These incredible restyled artifacts will have you looking at discarded linens,old toys or the car up on blocks in the backyard with fresh eyes.
This Week on CraftStylish
A quick preview of the crafty delights to come.
Bacon Crafts to Celebrate Flitch Day
Today is Flitch Day and your quest for a tasty way to fete your favorite married couple is over with these awesome porcine treats!
Threadbanger Gets CraftStylish with a Tote
Threadbanger pal, Kira, whipped up this nifty tote out of a CraftStylish T-shirt at Renegade.
Strike up the Band for CraftStylish at Renegade San Francisco
Here are some highlights from our craft adventure at the first ever Renegade Craft Fair in the City of The Golden Gate.
The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Introducing the first CraftStylish challenge. Make your own tote bag and show us your crafty style. Post a picture of your creation to our gallery and you could win BIG!
This Week On CraftStylish
Monday starts with a bang: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge begins. Here's a preview of all of the crafty wonders to follow on CraftStylish.
This Free Bathing Suit Pattern is so Hot it's Cool
Check out this vintage style stunner from Burdastyle.
Woven Bias Tape Tutorial Makes for a Pretty Pillow
It was love at first sight when I bumped into this terrific how-to online from The Vintage Chica.
Make a Quilt and Find a Cure
Over 2,500 quilts have been made so far as part of this amazing initiative to raise awareness and fund research for Alzheimer's disease.
Recycle, Adorn and Embellish Your Tote Bag with These Fab Ideas
More tote bag inspiration, how-tos, and free patterns from the worldwide web.
Four More Tote Bag Projects for the Hook and Needle Crowd
Get your hooks and needles ready for the challenge with these fabulous online how to projects and patterns.
Four Online Tote Bag Tutorials to Get You Ready For the Challenge
With only six days to go before the CraftStylish Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge it's time to make hay while the sun shines!
Artist Gives Weaving a Modern Twist
Artist Elizabeth Lundberg Morisette creates extraordinary pieces with her unique interplay of traditional craft and contemporary vision.
Craft with Translation: Japanese Craft Book Site
Here is a terrific resource to help you to make use of all of those gorgeous how-to books from Japan.
Totally Cute and Handmade with Love
Check out the adorable ensembles handmade and adorned by Madewithlovebyhannah.
San Francisco Hearts The Renegade Craft Fair
Hanging out on the west coast this weekend? Come on over to the first annual Renegade Craft Fair and say hi to Craftstylish.
More Tote Bag Inspiration from Don't Quilt Your Day Job
I am not kidding about whipping everyone into shape for our Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge. Take a look at this cool idea.
Learn to Sew and Get Ready to be Challenged
Fab designer Cal Patch can help you release your inner seamstress with this cool tote bag class at Etsy, Brooklyn.
The Mystery of the Cool Evening Bag Is Solved
Years ago I couldn't put down a Nancy Drew book. Now I love the idea of binding up all of my little necessities in one of these hardcover totes to keep right by my side.
Awesome Indie Fashion Site Gets a Makeover
Today is your day fashionistas, for today is the relaunch of Smashingdarling V2. Dash on over and see why they are the toast of the web.
Crafting with a Passion: What is Yours?
We all share a love of making things and of sharing with each other the things that we make. What feeds your desire to create?
Fire up Your Crafting Passion: July on Craftstylish
Here's a monthly overview of just some of the superb crafting opportunities to ignite your imagination, indulge your DIY desires, and challenge your creativity.
Celebrate the Fourth Crafty Chica Style
Calling all DIY patriots, here are some eye-popping and awesome decor ideas from the great crafting goddess, Kathy Cano-Murillo
An Insider's Look at InsidersNY
From Fort Greene, Brooklyn, InsidersNY's Sigal de-Mayo and her crafty husband, Fabio Otalora, combine the dynamic forces of NYC imagery and crazy-cool fashion.
It's A Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Super-Quilt from the Past
My boyfriend, Gregg, drew his favorite superheroes and thirty years later his mom made him this fantastic quilt.
Flower Power Turns 40 and Fashion Comes Full Circle
After four decades of hearing about the psychedelic experience that was Woodstock, and the groovy vibe that attracted thousands of hippies to the Haight, we have finally gained some perspective on what made '70s fashion great.
Crochet a Bikini and Make 'Em Sweat
Here's how to seriously upstage the girl from Ipanema: hook this hot, teal, two-piece and watch temperatures rise.
Awesome Craft Site Beckons From the Southern Hemisphere
New Zealand has more sheep than people and with all of that wool and talent a fabulous online D-I-Y resource makes perfect sense.
This Week on Craftstylish: 40 Years of Summer Love
It's the first lovely week of summer and there are officially eleven more for us to kick back and craft! Here are some of the coming attractions for the next seven days of inspiration and cool-cat crafting possibilities.
Break The Fashion Chains at Threadbanger
According to Threadbanger there is a fashion revolution waiting to break out right in your own closet. How do you storm the gates? D-I-Y!
Surf's Up at The Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Are you one of the thousand or so crafters pulling a Brooklyn all nighter to get your fins finished in time for tomorrow's Mermaid parade?
Handmade Summer
Happy Summer Solstice from Craft Stylish
Celebrate Juneteenth All Across America
By this June 19th, over 29 states will have passed legislation to grant Juneteenth, the anniversary of the official end of slavery, the status of a holiday or special observance.
The Vintage Paris Button Collection of Marcy Tilton Is Ooh La La
Find super-chic antique buttons, and incredible Parisian fabrics from 'merceries' (sewing notion depts) all over the French fashion capitol.
Summer Fashion Finds On Etsy
There is nothing like a web-cruise through Etsy for cute seasonal inspiration or to find some fantastic handmade must-haves.
Check out This Vintage Pattern Treasure Trove on Etsy
Don't you just love how fashion comes full circle? That's why you can't miss with cool retro pattern finds.
Become a Stitch N Pitch Fan
America's favorite past time just got a whole lot sweeter. With some cool new program features, this year's TNNA annual Stitch N Pitch season is getting ready to swing.
It's Reusable Bag Day In Austin,TX
You can participate in this eco-friendly event even if you don't live in Austin with these cool DIY tote ideas on Craftstylish.
Transform a Tee Shirt into a Daring DIY Bikini on Threadbanger
You are sure to be the main attraction at the beach in this itsy, bitsy, string-bikini.
Bloomsday Celebrates a Masterpiece
Here are some cool ways to join the international celebration of James Joyce's Ulysses.
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Craft the Ways
Today is Marriage Day, a day for the happily, soon to, or not ever-going-to-give-up-hope to someday be, married. Craft Stylish wants to hear about some creative ways to pop the big 'Q.'
Summer Sizzles this Week on Craft Stylish
Here is a preview of the hot summer projects, tips and ideas for this week on Craft Stylish
Happy Father's Day From Craft Stylish
Happy Father's Day. Craft Stylish wants to know: what does your father make you?
Beat The Clock with These Father's Day Last Minute Gift Ideas
If you find yourself in a panic as the Father's Day deadline looms. Relax, here are just a few easy-to-make last minute gift ideas and the perfect present for a crafty dad.
Portland, OR: Be Still My Crafting Heart
Well today I am basking in what I can only describe as total craft fulfillment. Yesterday, Sunday, I spent an absolutely fabulous day of craft in The City of Roses, home of Crafty Wonderland, and some of the hippest indie-crafters in the country.
Craft Alert for West Seattle
The bad news is that Hancock Fabrics of West Seattle is closing. The good news is that everything in the store is on sale for forty to sixty percent off.
HELLO, I'M: Crafty
Knitter's--identify yourselves! You know, sometimes you can never tell how the thing that you are trying to make is going to come out. I was happily surprised when the crafty name-tags that I knit for the Craftstylish staff were such a hit.
Making Tracks to Crafty Wonderland
For more than two years this awesome monthly crafting showcase has brought the coolest in Northwest homemade arts and crafts together for a dazzling Sunday afternoon experience.
Twisted Gives a Shout out to Craft Magazine
Craft Stylish hit the road last weekend to party with the Portland, OR, crafting crowd in celebration of Craft Magazine issue 7.
Copy-Cat in Prairie Girl Chic
I got a lot of bang for my buck when I used this overpriced skirt as a pattern and made copies.
A Ribbed, Seed-Stitch Muffler for My Rock-Star
This scarf is the first present that I ever made for my honey, Gregg.
My Meditation on Knitting with Color
This is my ongoing knitting experimentation with color and cool pattern possibilities.
Vintage Scarves Make for Snazzy Pillows
When I first spied these fabulous vintage satin scarves at a yard sale in Hattiesburg, MS I knew that I probably wouldn’t wear them—but I loved them! Then I hit upon the idea of making them into big pillows, so that’s what I did.
The Maker Faire Makes Way for New Friends, Fresh Ideas and Awesome Purchases
Personal highlights from last week’s trip the Maker Faire in San Mateo, California include the pleasure of meeting up with crafty friends, the awe-inspiring experience of seeing the very latest in crafting and technology, and the sweet satisfaction upon finding some unique treats to bring back home.
Strike One, Knit Two, Strike Two, Purl Three!
Stitch N’ Pitch has steadily grown since its debut in 2005 and as of this summer twenty five major league baseball teams are hosting the program with The National Needle Arts Association.
Renegade Craft Fair in Hipster Brooklyn
CraftStylish editors headed to McCarren Park pool in Brooklyn for the Renegade Craft Fair.
Re: Make It Pink: Breast Cancer Prayer Shawl
Hi TipiLady, The shawl pattern above does not have any typos--I asked several of our resident knitting experts to take a closer look and we agree that the pattern is correct. Thanks for asking.
posted: 1:00 pm on October 9thRe: Crafting in the Current Economy
Last night watching the debate with you I was struck by how soothing it was to be with someone who was making something beautiful that was intended to inspire others as we heard over, and over, and over, from both candidates, how we are smack in the middle of the worst economic crisis of our lives. It's hard for me not to get all wrapped up in an anxious-economic lather with the holidays approaching, bills to pay etc... yet I feel strongly that the solution is creative--not that I am going to resolve the nation's crisis--that I can certainly craft my way through. Making things, practical household essentials or gifts for those I love, allows me to be proactive, expressive and participatory instead of feeling isolated by financial constraints. I am especially inspired by craft materials that are recycled or repurposed--I don't need to go out and drop a bundle on supplies. The craft community helps me to see my world from a place of abundance and as the Dow plunges I am very grateful for this perspective.
posted: 5:23 pm on October 8thRe: Create a Lining for a Knit Bag
Carolyninoz,
posted: 7:40 pm on October 7thLet me see what I can find out for you. I will post a response in the next day or two.
Michaela
Re: Create a Lining for a Knit Bag
Carolyninoz,
posted: 9:45 pm on October 6thSorry to have missed your query. You can order this, or any of our other magazines, right in the Taunton Press Bookstore. Up in the post, click directly on the link underlining the magazine title--this will take you right to the store. Or you can scroll down to the bottom of this page and click on the Taunton Store link (follow instructions to purchase.) If, for some reason, you have any problem--post another comment. I've got my eye on you now.
Michaela
Re: The Make It Pink Challenge
Looks like your pink project posted Craes--thanks!
posted: 1:59 am on October 5thRe: How to Make a Cuticle Cream for Those Craftin' Mitts
Hmmm? Could my Kiehl's days be over? I propose our next crafternoon entails your teaching me about this. What do you say? My cuticles are begging you...
posted: 10:11 pm on September 29thRe: How to Make Flowers Using a Vintage Flower Loom
I am so pleased to have purchased a kit at Renegade San Fran last summer! BTW, Jen Worick and I are headed to the Puyallup State Fair and I am going to wear my hair flower-she'll be so jealous. Thanks for this awesome how to!
posted: 6:40 pm on September 18thRe: Make a Shrink-Plastic Ring
Nice post Jen, I love how you just whipped these up! So pretty!
posted: 8:20 pm on September 15thRe: How to Make an Impression: Extraordinary Thank-You Notes
Wow, love, love, LOVE!
posted: 8:19 pm on September 15thRe: Crafte's Inferno
Hi Sweet_Pea,
posted: 3:32 pm on September 13thThanks for your comment and story. I am a big believer in the power of shaking things out and starting fresh--I just have to be reminded about it all of the time. I just got back from traveling and have two new Crafte posts in the works, one will go up later this week.
BTW, love the embroidered place-mats that you have posted in the gallery--thanks for writing.
Re: Greeting Cards
Dany4bec, these are really beautiful. I love how conceptual they all are. Thanks for posting--and for your amazing painted shoes post!
posted: 12:12 pm on September 13thRe: Hello, Craft Stylistas!
Erika,
posted: 3:54 pm on September 12thThis portrait of Martha is killing me!
Re: The Flower Power Challenge
Hi Ambica,
posted: 9:45 am on September 8thThanks for asking about international contributions/participation in the challenge. Yes, you are welcome to post a flower to the gallery, however due to our rules and eligibilty guidelines you are not eligible to win a prize (U.S residents only) But please do post your creation, we would love to see it.
Michaela
Re: The Flower Power Challenge
Hmmm, Kittykat, I'm sorry that you are having trouble. Here are a couple of things to try; check the image size (our site can load images between 400-4000 pixels wide), check the image label (name) and remove any punctuation. For example, if you image says anything like lotus-flower.2.jpg Change it to lotusflower2.jpg The only punctuation should be the period before jpg. Hopefully one of these remedies will work, if not let us know and we can try something else.
posted: 12:07 pm on September 7thThanks,
M
Re: The Flower Power Challenge
Yes, you may enter more than once, but you are only eligible to win one prize.
posted: 1:42 pm on September 6thRe: Filet Crochet Goes to the Bats
Love this, Linda
posted: 9:06 am on September 5thRe: Prairie Style Is Here to Stay
Hey Clotheshorsey,
posted: 1:02 pm on August 30thYou are right--Jennifer is an amazing writer and she is the author of over twenty different books. Click onto her profile and find out more.
Re: A Visit to Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Wow, what a bummer. Thanks for the head's up.
posted: 8:08 pm on August 21stMichaela
Re: You too can be Featured on CraftStylish
Sorry, Swelldesigner, the link has been fixed.
posted: 12:38 pm on August 18thRe: My creations
This is so pretty. I really like how you mixed up the colors. Nice job!
posted: 9:43 pm on August 15thRe: How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt
Wow, Lilly, this is terrific! I agree with Diane, the framing really sets off the whole quilt very nicely. Thanks for all of your hard work this summer! Good luck at school, I'll miss you. M
posted: 6:08 pm on August 11thRe: How to Finish the Trendy Tunic
Hi Thelazymilliner, The links to Jen's previous posts are in.
posted: 12:42 pm on August 11thRe: Radical Recycks
Lampslumps, You're all set--I reset the tags for you.
posted: 3:24 pm on August 4thRe: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
MsKirko,
posted: 12:37 pm on August 1stWow, you made several--I am impressed. It was fun watching you power-post them to the contest last night right down to the wire. They are all set.
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Hi cndplus2,
posted: 12:34 pm on August 1stI looked and found your bag-the tag needed to be reset. You 're all set and it should appear up in the tote-bag gallery sometime today. Thanks for the head's up.
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Hi,
posted: 11:55 pm on July 31stDon't worry about the last minute posts not showing up yet, they will. I am keeping an eye on things here behind the scenes until the deadline passes.
Michaela
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Hi Lorien,
posted: 11:08 pm on July 31stDon't worry if your bag isn't showing up yet. It is there (I just looked) Once the site updates you can see it up in the gallery.
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Mamaslittletreasures,
posted: 10:37 pm on July 31stYou're all set--the tag needed to be set to the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge. I set it for you and it will appear once the site updates (because the bag was already loaded) But I double checked and it is there.
Thanks
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Hi Sugarpaperpress,
posted: 7:54 pm on July 31stYes, apparently due to extremely high traffic to the site there have been some issues. I just checked though and your tote bag is there (twice, nice job too) I am sorry that the site gave you a hard time. We are working to batten down the hatches so that you can post with ease as usual.
Thanks for letting me know.
Re: A Taste of "My Fair Lady"
This is so fabulous--I love that you made the gores in a polka dot print!
posted: 8:40 pm on July 28thRe: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Where's my tote bag??
posted: 2:50 pm on July 28thAll of the tote bags that have been entered so far into the challenge will be listed here by the end of the day (Monday)
The site (so far) only lists the first twenty five entries. Happily we have thirty-five and the number is going up hourly! Keep an eye to see them all later today!
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Bethwalk,
posted: 2:47 pm on July 28thThanks for the existential inquiry:) Yes, you can enter a tote bag that you have made using other materials as the handles.
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Hi Canadianwriter, You can view all of the entries right here in the post and you can click on each one for an up close view. How cool that you entered two!
posted: 11:35 pm on July 27thRe: Victorian Skimmers
All of your shoes are so cool. What kind of glue did you use?
posted: 1:34 pm on July 27thRe: Classy Comic Pumps
These are totally fabulous and I am so envious--especially as they also happen to be my size! Great idea!
posted: 1:31 pm on July 27thRe: This Week On CraftStylish
Hi iHanna, Welcome and thanks for your question. This post is to preview what is to come this week on craftstylish and Diane's awesome how to will be posted on Friday, August first. Once you make the bracelet please post it in our gallery and help spread the inspiration!
posted: 1:28 pm on July 27thRe: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Yes, Eileen DC, as I understand your question, you may use a particular quilting technique and embellish as you wish. If you have any other questions I'll keep an eye out for them.
posted: 1:16 am on July 27thRe: Investing in Yarn?: Martha's Vineyard Fiber Farm
Hey Linda, Thanks so much for posting this, I just watched the video and it made me cry:) What an amazing & inspiring story. I used to spend summers on the Vineyard and it really is one of the most beautiful places in the world, Susan is very lucky and she makes it seem so do-able. Wow, now I'm off to check out her blog...
posted: 4:21 pm on July 25thRe: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Of course you can post it on your myspace blog. You can even leave a URL here if you like.
posted: 3:17 pm on July 25thRe: Vintage Finds on Ebay
These are simply smashing. It is so funny to look at these too. I have, right now, several new dresses that look exactly like a couple of these pages. Thanks for sharing these--they would make great coffee table books!
posted: 9:59 pm on July 24thRe: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Hi Pumpkiniki,
posted: 8:52 pm on July 24thYes, you can enter a different tote bag into a different category. I like the way you're thinking...
If you have any other questions about the site, please ask away. Oh.. and Good Luck!
Re: Tote Challenge - The Capri Bag!
Hi Jinkies,
posted: 3:02 pm on July 24thThanks for the cute capri bag post--and yes, I think I actually wore those pants:)
It looks like you are entering this into our Tote Bag Challenge? If so, all you have to do is go into your post (edit) and go to where the form says 'a Craftstylish design',click, and the menu will drop down and you can select the 'Tote Bag Challenge'. If you have any questions just post them here and I'll keep an eye out. Good Luck!
Re: Patchwork purse
Hey Katytron,
posted: 5:52 pm on July 23rdNice job! Why don't you enter this bag, your new one, or both into the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge?
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Exactly, minimeg, all you need to do is enter images that show how fab your Tote creation is and you can keep it right by your side. Thanks for asking.
posted: 10:45 pm on July 21stRe: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Hi MissBeadalot,
posted: 12:28 pm on July 18thUnfortunately, entrants to the Tote Challenge must be eighteen years old. How cool that you are making such cool stuff at fifteen--and Happy Birthday to you next week. Thanks for asking. You can find details on rules and eligibility at the end of the challenge post where it says 'click here.'
Please keep posting your creations in our gallery, we love seeing what you're up to!
Re: Colorful drops for your ears
I just got them in the mail the other day and I LOVE them. The texture is so cool, they almost look edible. I love the copper fused ring too!
posted: 7:19 pm on July 16thRe: 20 Minute Tote Bag
How funny--I remember you because I remember the bag! Check out the bag that Kira made out of one of our CraftStylish t-shirts (search for Threadbanger) Please enter our tote challenge--it looks like you are on a tote bag roll!
posted: 7:17 pm on July 16thRe: New Drawstring Bag design!
Genius save! Is this the bag that you are going to enter into the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge? I hope so!
posted: 7:14 pm on July 16thRe: A recent sewing endeavor!
I love the way that this tote showcases your awesome button collection--you should enter this tote into the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge. Just go to the homepage and click on the badge to enter.
posted: 7:13 pm on July 16thRe: Girlie-girl Repurposed and Vintage Fabric Tote Bag
This is such a cute tote! Why don't you post it in the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge? Just go to the homepage and click on the contest badge.
posted: 7:10 pm on July 16thRe: Never a Girl Scout
Game on Vicky!!! I am going to hold you to the challenge.
posted: 4:11 pm on July 16thM
Re: Table Runner Tote
Your bag is great. I have been working on our upcoming tote bag challenge and have tote bags on the brain! Thanks for posting and I hope you'll enter the challenge.
posted: 10:44 pm on July 9thRe: PuRsE GaL Hand Knit Ruffled Tote
All of your bags are amazing and I especially like these. I am hoping that you are going to enter our tote bag challenge and set the bar way up there.
posted: 10:42 pm on July 9thRe: Learn to Sew and Get Ready to be Challenged
Will do jeda21..stay tuned.
posted: 3:23 pm on July 3rdRe: Machine-Embroider a Tee with a Slogan: HTML Style!
This simply knocks my socks off Jen. I talked to you on Friday and twenty four hours later--this genius green tee! Expect a lot of orders from my geek friends in Seattle.
posted: 10:29 am on June 28thRe: Confessions of a Polygamist Crafter
Jennifer, you crack me up. I was so relieved to discover the moniker omnicrafter instead of thinking that I was just one of those who can't commit. See you soon Birthday girl!
posted: 10:17 pm on June 27thRe: Take me out to the bag-game!
I LOVE this bag!
posted: 6:12 pm on June 27thRe: Cupcakes On A Stick...Who Knew?
I am going to weigh in here as the happy taste tester of Caitlin's cupcake lollies and they are an equal delight- to the tastebuds as they are to the eye--absolutely yummy!
posted: 4:49 pm on June 27thRe: An Insider's Look at InsidersNY
Yes, you can get those gloves at Insidersny.com--and they are available in several incredible styles. Have fun!
posted: 9:38 pm on June 26thRe: It's A Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Super-Quilt from the Past
Thanks, I am so pleased to hear that Jill's quilt has served as an inspiration. I encourage you to try your hand at it--and then I hope that you'll post your finished piece in our gallery!By the way, there are some great quilting starter projects and tips for newbies in the quilting section. Plus, Mary Ray has a beginner terrific project post there. Let me know if you have any questions.
posted: 10:49 pm on June 25thBest,
Michaela
Re: Celebrate Juneteenth All Across America
My pleasure. Did you do anything special for Juneteenth?
posted: 8:45 am on June 20thRe: Pretty Up a Party with Paper
Wow, this is absolutely beautiful!
posted: 12:30 pm on June 19thRe: Become a Stitch N Pitch Fan
Oh, I forgot to ask--Please send me a picture of the knitted brain! I MUST see this. Or can I see it online???
posted: 9:26 am on June 18thRe: Become a Stitch N Pitch Fan
Hey! Greeting s from Red Sox Nation West. I was bummed to see that Fenway does not have a Stitch N Pitch game this season and I am finding out how to go about bringing one to a Major League team--I will post details as I get them.
posted: 9:23 am on June 18thThanks for the heads up on the baseball exhibit--I am going tobe in that next of the woods later on this summer and I will definitely check it out.
BTW, I do have a terrific baseball story and it is going to go live on August 29th as part of The Moth podcast. If you'd like more details you can email me at bigalicenyc@gmail.com
Thanks,
Michaela
Re: Check out This Vintage Pattern Treasure Trove on Etsy
Betcha, Hannah Gruen made all of Nancy's clothes!
posted: 4:36 pm on June 17thRe: Become a Stitch N Pitch Fan
Married in Cooperstown? Oh, you're a girl after my own heart! I would suggest contacting TNNA and asking how to get one going in your area. I am going to make some inquiries of my own and I will get back to you in a day or two with some answers.
posted: 4:35 pm on June 17thRe: My Fav Finds from the Renegade Craft Fair
Aww man! Those teacup lights are the bomb!
posted: 9:07 pm on June 16thRe: Summer Sizzles this Week on Craft Stylish
Ahh, just wait until you see the rest!! Jeffery is a paper genius!
posted: 2:07 pm on June 16thRe: Circles all around the Cocktail Party
Jen--This dress is incredible! I want to see you in it!
posted: 4:22 pm on June 15thRe: Custom Rubber Stamps from Craft Pudding
I love 'em too. I really like the birdcage one.
posted: 2:47 pm on June 12thRe: Wedding Cake
Ah...thanks for bigger pic. It is even better close up.
posted: 11:14 pm on June 11thRe: Gocco Experimentation
I've been wondering about this technique--I like how it looks. What kind of ink did you use?
posted: 8:07 pm on June 11thRe: Goose On The Loose Jewelry
Beautoooful...
posted: 8:06 pm on June 11thRe: Goose On The Loose One Of A Kind Wearable Art
LOVE the pendant! I liked the image in Vicky's post too. I'm feeling an Esty splurge coming on...
posted: 8:04 pm on June 11thRe: Original below 14th designs
Ever since I saw Vicky's post I've been jealous-- I am going to get one too!
posted: 8:03 pm on June 11thRe: Scarves from ApartmentCat's House of Handiworks
Ooh..the pink one is so pretty. I live in Seattle and it was 45 degrees today, June 11th! I actually would have worn a scarf like this today...
posted: 8:00 pm on June 11thRe: Hiking Dresses from T-Shirts
Okay, can I just say that these are AWESOME! I want them all. I just moved to Seattle from NYC and the style vibe here is very different. These dresses are the perfect snazzy casual. I would love to run in to you wearing one of these hiking--I'd be following you up the mountain asking how you did it:-)
posted: 7:57 pm on June 11thRe: Crochet Fun
I agree with Linda. These are so cool to look at because of all of the fantastic detail. The wedding style cake pictures on the table is wild!
posted: 7:53 pm on June 11thRe: Coldfeetquilter
These are amazing. Mary Ray just posted about long-arm quilt machines--how cool that you have one, and that it has a name! The trapunto in progress is extraordinary. What is the base fabric that you used for the Bubbles quilt?
posted: 7:51 pm on June 11thRe: Tutorials I've written
What a cute project. These would be fun to make for the awesome seamstresses in my sewing circle. Thanks.
posted: 7:45 pm on June 11thRe: TAKE A LOOK
Hey! How'd you make out with your bags? They are terrific and I'm certain that they were a hit. Let us know...
posted: 7:42 pm on June 11thRe: UpCycled mini-journals
These are really terrific and you've inspired me--my boyfriend is an uber-recycler (I do my best.) He is also a photographer and I know he will be into the idea of doing something cool and useful with discarded boxes. Thanks!
posted: 4:46 pm on June 11thRe: hand knit crepe paper crown
I absolutely adore your project!
posted: 11:22 pm on June 10thRe: Etsy CT Street Team Jewelry Spectacular
mskittyfantastico writes: Wow! What a great article on this show! Yes, unfortunately the heat did keep a lot of the expected turn out away. But it was still a great show with some beautiful work on display! Thanks Vicky, for stopping down and making it a little more bearable! Your enthusiasm for the show was very much so appreciated! Thanks so much Vicky! You rock!
posted: 1:12 am on June 9th-Jillian
Ms. Kitty Fantastico
CT Etsy Team
Re: Crafters Catch Bangle Bracelet Fever at the Indie Craft Experience
It looks like you had a lot of fun. I wish I could have been there making bangles too!
posted: 10:46 pm on June 8thRe: My Meditation on Knitting with Color
Exactly...while sometimes I feel like I HAVE to know what it is that I am making, I really love to just wait and see what happens. The good news is that if I hate it--I can just unravel it and the better news is that more often than not I am amazed by discovering how certain color combos work, and how some random stitches can become a cool pattern that I may never have thought of otherwise.
posted: 10:42 pm on June 8thRe: Lori V
It is gorgeous--I really like the piping detail on the belt.
posted: 6:16 pm on June 7thRe: Falling leaves bag
I'm inspired--I just learned to crochet too. I can't tell from the pic, is this bag big enough to use for a laptop?
posted: 12:21 am on June 7th