By the Sassy Crafter, May 2008
I recently visited Ipso Crafto, a cool craft store in Washington, D.C., where I fell in love with this adorable stuffed cube. Not only is a great toy for young kids, it’s also a useful way to get rid of all those scraps you can’t bear to part with.
By the Sassy Crafter, April 2008
It’s springtime, and that means people are spending more days outside tinkering in their yards. Why not enjoy your garden in the evenings too, by setting the mood with these resourceful garden lights? Sure you can buy some of those new-fangled solar lights, but old-fashioned candlelight is sure to be more alluring. Read the rest of this entry »
By the Sassy Crafter, September 2007
Old sewing patterns abound at thrift stores and garage sales. If you don’t sew, you might not have ever given them a second glance. If the pattern is uncut, you can use it as creative wrapping paper for presents. Or if it has been cut, try using the pieces in an interesting decoupage treatment. I transformed an old card table that had been abandoned curbside by its former owner. You can use a card table, or any other hard-surfaced furniture item. Just be sure to clean it well before you start. Read the rest of this entry »
