DIY Party decorations from France

The weekend is upon us and some of us are looking for an excuse to throw a party. So, here’s a craft project from L’Atelier Modele that will provide just that. I’m sending this out to my French and Canadian friends in particular.L’Atelier Modele creates designs for all sorts of party decorations. Everything from placemats to name tag holders. I love their gift boxes. They’ve even done the centerpieces (lotuses). There’s a special section just for the luminaires.They’ve done the designing. You buy the instructions and materials to make them. As I said, this is for my friends, like Kim, who speak French. You’ll need to, or use a translation tool because the site is written entirely in French. But hey, it’s never too late to learn a new language.

I am a closet crafter, but don’t know a lot about the subject. If you’re into crafting, I suggest a visit to Poppytalk.

At any rate, do you know of a similar US site? Is this too Martha Stewart for you?

Crafty tutorials at Poppytalk

If you’re a crafty sort of person, Poppytalk has a nice list of “How-To” tutorials on their blog. Scroll down and you’ll find links to things like button and stencil making.

I like to paint, needlepoint, embroider and sew – though it’s hard to find time for it. What do you like to do?

Friday Favorite: Handblown glass doorknobs, lighting & vases by Tracy Glover

Providence-based Tracy Glover, is a designer of handblown glass lighting and decorative accessories. Her studio, founded in 1992, produces a variety of lighting, door- and drawer knobs, and vases. I found her collection at this year’s ICFF show in New York City. Read More…

Craft ideas from Spool

I read about Spool this morning over at Decor8. Spool offers a collection of cotton fabrics I don’t think you’ll see anywhere else.

I’m not into quilting. But, if you are, this is the place to go. I’m more into other crafts, like the ones above (thanks Holly for the image). I love the planters. Wouldn’t they make great hostess gifts?

I’m off the New York for the ICFF show. I’m staying with my college buddy. Too bad I can’t stuff a plant in my suitcase!

Are there any crafters out there? I’m interested in writing more about hand made gifts.

Do you think it’s worth the effort to make hand made gifts? Do you have a favorite? Send me images via email. Or just share your ideas with all of us here.

ShopScad

The University of Creative Careers (SCAD) has opened a shop, ShopSCAD, in Savannah, Georgia. The shop features the brilliant work of their students and other artists.¬† Now, they’ve opened their doors to the wide world and are taking it online.

Their shop features jewelry, clothing and lots of other great stuff. Let’s take a peek at some of their home d?©cor.

The Butler’s Flatware by artist Adam Smith is made from antique, solid sterling flatware, handmade bronze frames, and antique tintypes, presented in a wood case with magnets on back of pieces.

The Caracas Coffee Mug and bowl, by artist Vanessa Boulton, is ceramic. The mug depicts two girlfriends catching up on gossip on the front with a cute dog contemplating a cupcake on the back. The bowel features a girl on her bike. The designs are based on original illustrations by the artist.

Sweet and simple handthrown ceramic designs by artist Irene McCollam. Choose from bottle, egg, and stout. Available individually in Creme, Putty or Blue Glaze.

Pink Bumpy Teacups by artist Lisa Bradley. Cup 5 1/4″ diameter, 7″ wide including handle 4 1/2″ tall, saucer 7″ diameter.

The College for Creative Studies, the highly competitive art school here in Detroit, hosts its annual Spring Show that gets underway this Friday. Support student art by shopping at ShopSCAD and CCS.