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With trick or treating just around the corner, you might need some little treats for yourself, your home or the kids. Check out this week’s fresh picks for some fall inspiration! Short and Sweet: Treat someone special to these handmade bow bookmarks, in soft fall hues. Get the tutorial from Allison at Little Lovelies! Surprising Snack: Steph from The Silly Pearl guest posts at Multiples in the Kitchen to show off her version of...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for a craft magazine? Please welcome Shannon Miller to Craft Buds today, who has so much insight to share with us into the world of craft magazine publishing! Shannon is the Art Director for Sew Beautiful magazine and Editor-in-Chief of the new Stitch Craft Create magazine, with the premier issue that hits newsstands Tuesday, October 18. There’s also a giveaway for your chance...
We’ve been chatting with the lovely Anna at Crafty Girls Workshop and had a great idea for a color-themed fabric swap, and we hope you join us! For this fabric swap, you will choose one yard of modern fabric that’s yellow, aqua, gray or a combination of those colors. After the yard of fabric is cut into 5-inch charm squares (see this tutorial for details), you will have 56 charm squares which you will...
Have you been enjoying the changing of leaves? Here are this week’s Fresh Picks, inspired by the sights and tastes of fall. Creepy Cute: Learn how to make eyeballs from royal icing quickly and easily. Then transform regular cookies into edible artwork, with tips from Somewhat Simple. Going Batty: Old crayons, wax paper and an irons are the supplies for these spooky, crafty bats. You can get the tutorial at Honest to Nod. Sweet...
Photo: Dan Bracaglia Please welcome Rachel Gillett, owner of the Etsy shop Rachel’s Knit Knacks to Craft Buds! Rachel works in publishing by day and is a knitting queen by night. I had fun chatting with Rachel about her handmade shop, promotion and getting her store ready for the holidays. She’s got some excellent advice about running your handmade business, so you will definitely want to soak it in. Rachel, many knitters I know...
I’m pleased to introduce Kay Whitt, author of Sew Serendipity: Fresh and Pretty Designs to Make and Wear (F+W Media). Kay’s new book Sew Serendipity Bags is all about sewing purses and totes! For the last decade, she’s also designed and sold her sewing patterns through an online shop. She’s carved out a niche for herself in the design world by being true to her style. I love these Q&As because there is so...
Chosen by Random.org, the winners of the Craft Book Month linky party are: Doodle Stitching book + Japanese fabric from Craft Buds 3: Libby Jones Autographed CosmoGIRL Cool Room book + Kona Charm Pack from Craft Buds 24: B.Yazoo Cloth Paper Scissors book (from Interweave), Paper + Craft book and Fiskars decorative-edged scissors from Craft Buds 11: amorette Girl’s World book by Jennifer Paganelli, courtesy of Sis Boom. 20: Jess @BeeSewSweet The Practical Guide...
It’s hard to believe that Craft Book Month is almost over. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing the craft book love with our readers, and hearing your questions and comments about the publishing industry! Stay tuned next Monday for another author Q&A and book giveaway we’ve saved for October, just to keep the party going. And in case you missed some posts along the way, click over to see a full list of Q&As, book reviews...
So, you’re thinking about writing a craft book proposal. Congratulations! If you have a unique book concept and are ready to take that next step, here are some tips we’ve gathered from the experts. Do Your Research Any good book proposal starts with research, and that includes craft books, children’s books, cookbooks and more. Search Amazon, your library and the bookstore for titles that are similar to your book concept. (This is assuming that...
Brett Bara is the go-to sewing gal for Design Sponge. She’s also released a new book, Sewing in a Straight Line (Potter Craft), and I was recently lucky to win a copy on her blog tour. Because I am hooked on sewing projects for the home, I probably would not have purchased this book just based on the cover. But do not be deceived, as there are equal amounts of apparel projects and home...