Posts Categorized: Inspiration

Crafting for a Cause with Think Girl

Thanks to the folks at Think Girl for hosting one relaxing, paint-inspired fund-raiser! Steph and I had a great time working on projects that, ultimately, were working for a great…

To Do: Craft for a Cause

Sunday evening, join the women of Think Girl (and some of us) in a crafty benefit event for Alternatives for Girls. From the TG site: “CRAFT FOR A CAUSE: a…

Crafting at the thrift store

Talk about about a good night for craft finds! I stopped by my local Salvation Army and came away with these two things: A stained-glass form (I wonder what Glass…

Knit for a good cause this weekend

My good friend Amy Leang is starting a knitting group with a “do-gooder” twist. They’ll be working on goods to donate to charities here, there, and everywhere. The first meeting…

Crafty blogs from the Mitten state

Speaking of online happenings, here are some hearted blogs by Michigan makers that were recently stumbled across. + Amie’s Enamor + Courtney’s Two Straight Lines + Danielle’s Gold School (And…

Curbly has me hooked

This week has been all about online happenings, hasn’t it? Thanks to a tip from commenter Bruno on our HGTV post, I signed up for Curbly today, another online community…

Craft for a Cause

A benefit for Alternatives for Girls, hosted by our pals at Think Girl @ Creative Arts Studio in Royal Oak. Make a craft, give back. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Hangin’ out on the Internets…

Here are some fun links to get you ready to be creative this weekend. (Just don’t tire yourself out. You’ll need energy to come out to the debut Sunday Crafternoon!)…

Creative kick start: Be a collector

Cleaning out and rearranging my craft space this weekend had me thinking about how I turned into a “collector.” I guess the negative word for this would be “hoarder,” but…

Get Your Knitty-Gritty On!

Here’s a message from knitting guru Vickie Howell. Take a look! DIY NETWORK TACKLES SUPER SUNDAY’S BIG GAME BY ENCOURAGING VIEWERS TO KNIT FOR CHARITY Knitty Gritty Marathon Kicks-Off Year-Long…