by Kim on August 31, 2010
Alright…really, who doesn’t love vintage thread? Whether it’s sitting out on your table or in a beautiful bowl or jar, thread is a good thing!
Decorating with these beauties can be so much fun and provide bit of inspiration at the same time.
Here’s a few thread loving ideas I ran across that you might want to try…
This is a fabulous mirror adorned with spools of thread. How creative! { I Love to Create} It’s one of those projects that looks like a million bucks and only takes a a hour or so…perfect, don’t you think?
What a great idea for craft night with your friends…a centerpiece created with colorful spools of thread. { Project Bride} Just find a few skinny glass vases or test tubes and stack on the thread! Top it off with a few flowers and you’ll be considered the most creative girl on the block.
A simple wreath designed with lovely spools of thread is a great way to bring a little creativity into your craft room. You can find a tutorial at Style Crush.
Don’t you love this one? Crafty Chica created a beautiful wreath of thread. You can take one off, use it, and put it right back…love that!
Have fun with these!
What do you do with your collection of thread?
~Kim
by Kim on August 30, 2010
You are going to like this! Today we are talking about fabulous new fabrics that you can find at Above All Fabric. She has an amazing selection and she’s ready to send out the newest designer fabrics for your sewing projects.
This Meadowsweet fabric is is beautiful! I love the little strawberries…what a pretty fabric for the kitchen.
I’ve always been a fan of Moda Fabrics. Don’t you love jelly rolls? Is it the name that makes them sound so good? I don’t know, but they’re fun! I also like layer cakes, so maybe it’s just a food thing.
Above All Fabric has just redesigned their website and it is P.R.E.T.T.Y!! To celebrate Melanie is going to give one Everything Etsy reader this…
A set of Fandango! It includes 12 fat quarters designed by Kate Spain. You’ll be one of the first to have this collection because it’s brand new!
If you need something for the holidays, or see something you just have to have right this minute, here’s a code for 15% off your order….”HANDMADE” in all caps.{Orders placed before Sept. 6th}
Here’s how to win this Fandango fat quarters set…
- Visit Above All Fabric and leave a comment about your favorite fabric…or two…or three.
{1 entry}
- Follow Above All Fabric on Twitter to keep up with the latest specials. {1 entry}
- Spread the word of this giveaway by Twitter, blog post, or Facebook. {1 entry each}
- Join Everything Etsy on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or subscribe to our blog in any kind of reader. {1 entry each}
- Touch your nose and jump up and down yelling “I love Above All Fabric”…Ha! Just kidding!
- Leave one comment per entry please.
This giveaway ends Sept. 6th at midnight….good luck!
~Kim
by Kim on August 26, 2010
1. DIY Dress Kits…where else can you find a cute dress like this? This adorable kit is from A Little Sweetness.
2. Artist of all kinds…I love & want this set of bracelets! Tamara Scott is so talented!
3. Inspiring gifts! You can have them sent right to their door…or you can do the whole “one for you and one for me” kind of thing. My Polka Dot Pottery has a great selection!
4. Beautiful vintage finds found within seconds! Type in a few keywords and you’re all set. Southrosewindow has tons of treasures from the past.
5. Unique supplies like these felted beads…you could make something beautiful with these! Check out Stemellina for supplies you can’t find at those big craft stores.
Honestly, I could go on and on, but this is a start! I can’t stress how much buying handmade benefits everyone involved! Have you ever compared your craft supplies with sellers on Etsy? They are super competitive and the customer service is outstanding. And don’t forget to check Etsy first before you buy that next gift! It’sso easy to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Go Etsy!
What have you bought lately? Feel free to leave a link of a great supplier or shop that you’ve purchased from recently!
~Kim
by Kim on August 25, 2010
Sometimes, I guess life just happens. That’s been the case quite a bit this summer. Since June, we’ve made a few trips to the hospital with one of our sons and we find ourselves checked-in again tonight.
It’s kind of a long story. The short version is that they’re trying to figure out something they haven’t been able to figure out. We’ve had lots of great news about lots of important things, but still no actual solution.
With all the hubbub, we didn’t get the blog party post ready. Please save your post for next week and join us here for the I Made It Blog Party. Next Wednesday night at 10:00 pm…
Thanks for being here!
~Kim
