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Hello there! I'm Sister Diane and I have two grand passions: making crafts and making media. That's what I write about here, and sometimes, I get all thoughtful about internet culture and creative small businesses. Thanks for stopping by! Would you like some tea?  
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 I meant to have a post for you today, but I’m super busy working on something extremely cool that I’ll be launching Monday. So, until then, enjoy this freaking wonderful Kanzashi Halloween costume, made by bklynDIYster. My friends, she made the giant petals from a bed sheet. In any costume contest, anywhere on the planet tomorrow, I … Read On! There’s More!  Image by Maine Creations: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mainecreations/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 __________________________________________________ I’ve said this before: it’s truly magical how the internet allows us to reach out and offer support to others, regardless of geography. Deb Roby alerted me to The Small Purse Project, which is small and meaningful, and I hope you can help. The best thing to do is … Read On! There’s More!  Yup. I’m still messing around with fabric stiffener. Here’s the latest result – a cool little dimensional fabric flower brooch. Suitable for crocheted hats, handbags, lapels, and scarves! …And they’re pretty easy to make. If you like, you can download my template for the flower shapes here. Or you can design your own. Then, use my templates … Read On! There’s More!  Welcome to a new week! Locals. there’s a new project sheet for you at The Knittn’ Kitten. Susan Beal is our guest designer this week, and she contributed the how-to for these cute and useful pincushions. They make use of two of The Kitten’s best resources: vintage fabrics and buttons. I could totally see these as … Read On! There’s More!  I’ve been having fun reading Amy Karol’s new book, Bend the Rules with Fabric, and dreaming up ways to, well, bend the rules with… you get the picture. Amy has created a very thorough and user-friendly textbook for altering fabrics so they express your unique personality. There are lots of interesting techniques here. Pushkin found it … Read On! There’s More!  An interview with Kathy High (aka Adoxograph), a professional chef who approaches cooking from an almost crafty perspective. Find out how food inspiration can be found everywhere – even science fiction, and learn what you need to stock a good pantry, and make amazing food regardless of the season. Read On! There’s More!   Hi, everyone – today, we have a guest post from Nancy Overton. She’s a veteran crafter, and the mother of Paul Overton, of Dudecraft fame. Her story made me smile, and I hope it has the same effect on you. Plus, she’s generously shared a project tutorial. Enjoy! _________________________________________________________ Craft Deficit Disorder by Nancy Overton Teaching at two … Read On! There’s More!  Somehow, it’s Tuesday again, and this means there’s a new free project sheet at The Knittn’ Kitten. This week’s designer is Christine Blystone, who makes lots of cute under the name Flapper Girl Creations. She’s donated the pattern for this adorable cupcake patch. Says she: This tutorial features easy-to-follow instructions and a full scale pattern to … Read On! There’s More!  Wow, Gang – I went ahead and wrote another ebook. (Yes, I begin to question my own sanity, too.) Anyway, this one is called Social Media for your Crafty Business. I’m really happy with how it turned out. Here are some details: Social Media for your Crafty Business Social media websites like Facebook and Twitter have … Read On! There’s More!  It was great to read all your stories of awesome indie craft stores last week! …And this week, Pat and I have a more philosophical question for you: How do you think shopping at an indie craft store is different from shopping at a big-box craft store? Any answer is valid – if you prefer the big … Read On! There’s More! |
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