Tell us a little about yourself. Who is Ashley? I suppose a few adjectives that are commonly used to describe me are eccentric, creative, clever, driven, and just all around different, as my parents would say. I’m 23 years old, and have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design (with a concentration in furniture design/woodworking) that...

August 16, 2012

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Sewing tutorials

by Dominique

At the moment I am on a two week break between jobs. I am trying to find the perfect mix of using my time productively and enjoying a bit of relaxation time. One of the things on my productivity list is to become comfortable behind a sewing machine. I know “how” to use a sewing...

Craft trend: gold dipped

by Dominique

I love that so many fashion trends make their way so wonderfully into the craft world. One trend I am loving at the moment is gold dipping. Check out these amazing handmade items. Fawn and Rose – UK A quiet curiosity – USA follow that faun – Aust A merry mishap – USA Seashore love...

Stay Inspired – a blog by Danielle

by Dominique

Hello friends! I am writing this post to tell you all about Stay Inspired, a blog by my beautiful friend Danielle. I urge you all to have a look and here is why… Song – Lisa Mitchell – Neopolitan Dreams Dani is a very talented fashion designer. Her passion for art, design and fashion is super inspiring. Not...

How to: Twine wrapped pencil holder

by Dominique

D.I.Y. pencil holder I am so happy with how this project turned out. So simple but such a great result. You will need Glue: I have said it before and I will say it again, this UHU all purpose glue is the really good! Can’t get Uhu? No dramas. For this project just look for...

DIY fashions

by Dominique

I don’t usually get that into fashion and fashion trends but right now I am LOVING all of it! So many colours! I had a pair of greeny blue jeans several years ago and I thought they where cool but everyone else didn’t really agree with me… well it turns out I was just ahead...

Apple green

by Dominique

Green is not usually the first colour I would pick for a personal project. I’m more of a pink, purple, blue kinda gal. As you may have noticed… 😉 I don’t know what it is but at the moment I just can’t get enough of a nice strong apple green. Here are a few great craft...

D.I.Y. T-shirt necklace

by Dominique

Turn an old t-shirt into a necklace! This project is a great way recycle an old shirt you don’t wear anymore into a great accessory. Warning: This project is not one for kids. Copper foil is quite sharp. If you want to do this project with kids I would suggest cutting up straws and using...

Scrapbooking with buttons

by Dominique

I love it when people get all mix media on their scrapbooking pages. Why limit yourself to paper?? As awesome as paper is there are a lot more goodies you can use to embellish your layouts. Buttons are a great example. Check out these awesome button scrapbook layouts! Maggie holmes design Tara Anderson American crafts...

30 things to make with jars

by Dominique

We all love crafts with an element of recycling don’t we? Jars are a great recycled craft material! There is SO so much you can do with these funky glass containers. Here are 30 really cool things you can make using jars. 1. Mason jar cupcakes // 2. Mason jar salad // 3. Etched glass spice bottles 4. Spice storage // 5. Jello fish bowls 6. Mason jar lantern // 7. Starlight Luminaries // 8. Mason...

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Interview with Ashley of the Knotty Owl

Sewing tutorials

Craft trend: gold dipped

Stay Inspired – a blog by Danielle

How to: Twine wrapped pencil holder

DIY fashions

Apple green

D.I.Y. T-shirt necklace

Scrapbooking with buttons

30 things to make with jars

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