Crafts - Recycling Candles

I’m in the process of making Christmas gifts, including candles. You can do this too. It’s easy!
Be sure to save all those candles that won’t burn, burn halfway and fizzle out, and/or get dirty and worn. To remove candles from glassware, stick you candles in the freezer for a few hours. The wax will shrink. [...]

Happy Birthday Card Design

I designed this birthday card today. It’s for my niece. She’ll turn 14 this week.
Mixed media: tissue paper, acrylics, collage, ink, water-based varnish.

Celebrity Art (and Crafts) - Gwen Stefani

Check out what Gwen is creating these days. You’ll definitely want to create the Harujuku Paper Dolls.

Tuesday Five - More than Crafts

The Small Object - Sarah Neuburger makes artwork, limited editions, and handmade goods.
Circa Vintage Originals - Vintage clothing.
Wee Wonderfuls - Darling stitchery.
Indie Finds - Innovative co-operative comprised of many talented independent designers.
The Crafty Scientist - Craft meets science.

Cool Textiles

Kitty-Craft - really cool vintage fabric, as well as Japanese, fairy-tale, and novelty fabric. I want to sew!
ReproDepot - vintage and novelty fabric, patterns, buttons and more. Now, I really want to sew!

The Tuesday Five - Arts and Crafts Websites

Have a little time on your hands? Check out these five websites!

Graphic Arts Federation
Graphic Design Art and Typography Blog
Super Sock Monkey
Vintage Fashion Art Prints
SuperNaturale