Singer and Craft have a great winter contest going on, the Me, My Scarf and I Contest. There is still time to enter and all you have to do to enter is submit a picture of yourself wearing a scarf you’ve made using a sewing machine, along with a description of how the scarf fits […]
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Create a Toy and Win Some Cash!
Creative Home Arts magazine is having a handmade toy contest and they’ve got some great cash prizes! All you have to do is create a toy using any technique that you’d like – a quilted Tic Tac Toe game, crocheted animal, fabric doll, faux fur bear, you name it! Make up a new game or […]
Check Out This Month’s Viva La Moda Magazine
The bi-monthly online magazine, Viva La Moda, showcases innovative fashion and handmade items from around the web and beyond. The magazine features articles about “green” products, home decor, and toys in addition to product and fashion reviews. This month’s edition includes pin up inspired hair accessories, kids trends, summer beachcombing seaglass designs, birthstone finds for […]
Handmade Goods Movement Great for Home Crafters & Sewers
A national movement encouraging people to buy handmade goods whenever possible, instead of shopping for mostly imported goods at big box stores, is allowing many people to earn income from their hobbies. This is a tremendous boon to people who need to work while staying at home with their children, and for those who simply […]
Handmade Gifts for Children
As I was surfing the internet for cool things to make, I was amazed at the wonderful gifts and toys that were for children. The tutorials looked like they were quick and easy to make, so I figured I could give you some neat pictures and some information about them, then send you on to […]