Posts Tagged ‘Craft’

Faux Marbled Glass Vase

Posted on February 17th, 2010 by by admin

Marbled glass, whether fashioned in a fine art vase or in small marbles, will always capture fascinated eyes! Marbled glass is one of the most expensive glass collectibles on the market. Its luminescence and elegance are unmistakable, so it’s no wonder that it is treasured by top-level collectors and celebrities worldwide. Would you believe us if we told you that the vase pictured here was created for about $5.00 in about 15 minutes? Well, it’s true! And you won’t even need a paint brush! Even children can achieve this lustrous look every time. Read on [...]

Ringing in Christmas

Posted on December 24th, 2009 by by admin

Ring in the season and welcome your holiday guests with our cheery Santa Claus door decoration. We tucked a sprig of holly in his cap for luck and used Turkey Loop Stitches to make his curly white beard. Size: 10″w x 28-1/2 “h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheet of plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, 2-1/2″ white pom-pom, three 6mm red beads, two 2″ I silk holly leaves, nylon line, 20″ of 2-1/4,”w grosgrain ribbon, three 35mm gold jingle bells, 2″ x 16″ piece of thin cardboard, sawtooth [...]

Rolling Along to Christmas

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by by admin

Here comes Santa Claus and his merry rider just in time to deliver Christmas cheer. Accented with lots of shiny tree trims, this jolly design can be displayed as a wall hanging or as a decoration for your front door. Size: 131/2″w x 17%”h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two 101/2″ X 131/2″ sheets of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, metallic silver ribbon , 28 – 6mm beads, one 5/8″ w star sequin, sewing needle, thread, sawtooth hanger, and clear-drying craft glue Stitches Used: Backstitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast [...]