crafty_gal
Newtown, CT, UScontributor
craft interests: fashion, gifts, jewelry making, knitting
Member Since: 04/11/2008
How to Create a Mosaic Mirror
Restyle a boring mirror into an exciting wall hanging with this mosaic technique.
Yudu Party!
Check out the results from my Yudu screen printing party!
Twilight-Inspired Crafts
Are you obsessed with Edward and Bella? Check out some cool Twilight-inspired crafts just in time for the movie release this weekend!
How to Avoid Shopping Crowds This Weekend
Avoid hordes of shoppers and get a head start on making your gifts this weekend!
A Crafty Girl's Bachelorette Party
What would a bachelorette party be without pizza, cupcakes & crafting?
JAs Room
The Ultimate Sewing Room contest entry
Pink Bouquet
I made this bouquet for my sister-in-laws wedding rehersal. It was a big hit!
Paper Dasies
Here's my attempt at making Jeffery's pretty paper daisies!
Tote Tutorial
Simple tote bag instructions from Sew, Mama, Sew!
Dress Your Pet in Style!
Simplicity has an entire line of pet patterns - now you can dress and carry your dog or kitty around in style!
Quilled Note Cards
It was love at first sight when I saw these precious quilled note cards on Etsy!
Summer Sewing is Heating Up!
July is Summer Sewing month at Sew, Mama, Sew!
New SewStylish Pattern from Simplicity Now Available!
Check out the latest and greatest SewStylish pattern #2862 on Simplicity.com.
A message to all our friends in San Fran
CraftStylish.com needs your help at the Renegade Craft Fair!
My Fav Finds from the Renegade Craft Fair
The Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn featured more than 200 vendors selling unique handmade goods. Thousands came, saw and shopped!
DIY Contest Alert
Pacific Weddings magazine is calling for all brides to submit their DIY wedding ideas!
CraftStylish Summer Sweepstakes
Enter today to win your choice of our hottest crafting books!
Happy B-Day Stitch Lounge!
The Stitch Lounge turns 4 this week!
Crafters Catch Bangle Bracelet Fever at the Indie Craft Experience
Yarn wrapped bangles were all the rage at the 2008 Indie Craft Experience fair in Atlanta. Special discount on bangle bracelets for CraftStylish.com readers!
Visit the CraftStylish Team at the Indie Craft Experience
The team from CraftStylish.com will be heading down to Atlanta, GA to participate in the Indie Craft Experience!
My Craft Room
My own crafting retreat.
Bangle Fever
I'm obsessed with this easy to make project featured in CraftStylish Quick Stuff to Make!
Knitted Baby Booties
My very first knitting project.
Beads, Beads, Beads
I love beads!
















Re: How to Turn Recycling into a Beautiful Vase
Love this erika!
posted: 12:09 pm on April 8thRe: Fringe Benefits Official Rules
Hi,
posted: 2:24 pm on February 5thIf you click on each prize, there is an ENTER TO WIN link at the bottom of each post.
Re: Wall to Wall Paper
Thanks for your kind words Jeffery! It was amazing to see this all come together. I'd like to give an extra shout out to Caitlin Channing and Lily Cambell our interns who spent 2 days folding magazines to help us get ready...we could not have done it without you guys :)
posted: 7:12 am on February 3rdRe: Reflections on Crafts and Crafters
Jen! It was so wonderful to meet you. I'm so glad we got to hang out at the show :) I'm still working on my granny squares...i'm obsessed! I can't wait to show everyone in the office my new ring...an awesome jeinner worick original! THANK YOU!!!
posted: 9:53 am on January 30thRe: So CraftStylish at CHA
It was so great to meet you Erika!!! Thank you so much for all your help at the show :)
posted: 9:48 am on January 30thRe: How to Make Button Cards . . . with Removable Buttons!
what a great idea!
posted: 12:47 pm on November 7thRe: How to Make Felt Napkin Rings for Your Holiday Table
Thanks for the tip Kayte!
posted: 9:17 am on November 7thRe: How to Make Felt Napkin Rings for Your Holiday Table
where can you buy wool felt? I haven't been able to find it at the craft chain stores.
posted: 5:11 pm on November 6thRe: Caitlins Super Sewing Room
Hi Catilin! Glad to see you are still playing around here :) Like our new game??
posted: 8:15 pm on November 3rdRe: Rocktober Sale at Michelle Brusegaard
what's the link to her site?
posted: 2:57 pm on October 14thRe: The Make It Pink Challenge
Hi,
posted: 9:33 am on October 4thThe "picture frame icon" has been added to the post!
Thanks,
Jessica
Re: How to Add Crochet Trim to Any Fabric Edge
Hi Cal, is it hard to pierce the fabric with your crochet hook?
posted: 10:46 am on September 11thRe: Tuscany Market Tote
So cute! makes we want to learn how to crochet!
posted: 10:53 am on August 21stRe: Impression Prints
OMG...this is awesome!
posted: 5:07 pm on August 5thRe: Bend to Conquer: How to Make a Beautiful Paper Lantern
Jeffrey - I don't think that I'd trust myself with a scalpel just yet (I still value all by fingers:). I'll have to search around for the packs of 100 X-acto blades. Thanks for your advice!
posted: 11:46 am on July 21stRe: Sun-Printed Wedding Invitations
WOW! I am super impressed. How many did you have to make?
posted: 7:37 pm on July 17thRe: A recent sewing endeavor!
Hi,
posted: 7:45 pm on July 16thGo girl! I made a similar tote recently and have gotten tons of compliments.
Re: Tips for Selling at a Craft Fair
hi,
posted: 4:11 pm on July 15thThis site has a listing of lots of shows across the country.
http://indiecraftfairguide.com/
Re: Bend to Conquer: How to Make a Beautiful Paper Lantern
Hi Jeffrey,
posted: 4:06 pm on July 15thIs there a specific brand or type of knife/blade that you prefer to cut with? I've gotten some cheap xacto knives at craft stores but they aren't to sharp and don't cut very well. What do you recommend?
Re: PuRsE GaL Hand Stenciled Totes
Love! This could also be a really fun project to do with kids :)
posted: 8:16 am on July 3rdRe: How to Embroider a Greeting Card
Diane, your directions are the bomb! I've really wanted to try this out and you've just given me the confidence to give it a go!
posted: 10:09 pm on June 18thRe: Falling leaves bag
This bag is awesome! I just learned to knit this year and now I've got the crochet bug. Can you share how you "felted" the bag?
posted: 5:41 pm on June 9thRe: Myers-Briggs Is to Blame
Jennifer,
posted: 1:56 pm on June 4thThose rings your have pictured above are so neat! How do you make those?
p.s. in high school I took one of those aptitude test and it suggested that I become a florist! Of course, I went into marketing but I always wonder.....
Re: Pretty Ribbon Bookmark...
These are adorable and a great little gift idea. I'm deep in bridal shower season and these would make such cute little favors!
posted: 11:05 am on June 3rdRe: Be Among the First to Get our Latest Issue: Quick Stuff to Make
You can order the magazine from the Taunton Press Store...just click on "Add to Cart" above. You can also pick it up at most Borders, Barnes & Noble or JoAnn. The magazine does not officially hit newsstands until June 10th!
posted: 9:23 am on May 28thRe: Beaders Adore Toho Shoji
Thanks for the tip Susan! Are there any others in NYC that you recommend?
posted: 3:06 pm on May 27thRe: Untangle that Mess and Organize Your Handmade Jewelry
Thanks Susan! I have been looking for something like this for SO LONG to organize all my jewels. What a great find. I also saw some cute stands an Pier 1 recently.
posted: 4:00 pm on May 22ndRe: Add Fabric for Pretty Paper Projects
I too struggle with sewing but love beautiful fabrics. Thanks for the inspiration!
posted: 3:58 pm on May 22ndRe: How Often Should You Change Your Needle?
Hi,I learned last week from a co-worker that old sewing needles make great picture hangers!
posted: 11:17 am on May 9thRe: Bust Magazine's Craftacular was Anything but a Bust!
Great video Laurel!!!
posted: 12:52 pm on April 30thRe: Tips for Buying Beads and Jewelry Supplies Secondhand
Thanks for the great tips Susan! Etsy.com is also a great source for vintage finds.
posted: 1:16 pm on April 16thRe: Luxury Large Button Wrap
Thanks for the great project and yarn resources. I'm putting this project on my "to do" list!
posted: 4:45 pm on April 11th