Flower arranging has become increasingly popular as a hobby, for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Have you ever put flowers in a vase and they just don’t sit right? By learning a few basic principles you will be able to create attractive floral designs for your own home.
Flowers add the finishing touch. Imagine the pleasure […]
The internet has an endless number of benefits for craftspeople, not just as a medium for selling the end product but for each step that leads to sales. The fact that you are reading this shows that you already utilise the web for information but perhaps you have not yet considered some of the following […]
What do you think the earliest recorded use of beads is – is your first thought perhaps beadwork created by the Egyptians? Yes, there certainly were a lot of beaded items in Egyptian times, but beadwork has been found dating back to the Stone Age (the Upper Paleolithic period). Beads were added to rudimentary clothing; […]
Do you love burning beautiful, scented candles? And do you know that you can easily make them yourself? It is exciting and not at all difficult. Here are 12 easy steps to creating unique candles that you can burn at home, give as gifts, or even sell.
Materials for gel candle making
You will need:
gel
zinc wicks […]
Greetings Everyone,
First, I would like to thank all those who were concerned about my health, etc. I am doing a lot better and continue to improve everyday.
Second, I send a Heartfelt Thanks to Crazy Crow for listing my Arts And Crafts articles in their newsletter. When Paul brought my attention to the article […]
The snip of scissors fills the air, scraps of paper flutter like snowflakes, glitter is everywhere and your fingers are crusted with glue. If you’re anything like me, this sort of crafty chaos defines your holiday season. But regardless of whether you make your own greeting cards or are willing to give your right arm […]
Gifting, the age-old practice of giving stuff to others, is a year-round sport as the calendar is littered with various holidays and special occasions that require you to get out and spend. The specialty shops and boutiques along 24th Street in Noe Valley can help with this task. Shopping addicts from all over the Bay […]
I come from a long line of non-sewers. Despite the fact that none of the women in my family grace 5′3″ and therefore must hem every pair of pants purchased, threading a bobbin was not a talent passed on through the generations. But that hasn’t stopped me from dreaming. “Learn to sew” has been a […]
With all the creative folks who call San Francisco home, it’s about time a shop successfully synthesized writings, art, homespun clothing, and accessories the way Needles & Pens does. Tucked away in the Mission, this gem of a d.i.y. store used to be the stuff of daydreams for Andrew Scott, a writer/designer who’s been involved […]
Ever pine for the novelty stores of your childhood, those quaint little get-ups that could be found on every street corner and painted a proverbial picture of Americana and its essentials? I can see it now: glass jars dotted with gum drops, marble-top counters sporting multi-colored pens, fire engine red stools made for lazy lounging […]