My name is Amanda Griffin and I am a soap maker living in Texas. My passion is sharing, talking and teaching the craft of soap making in the classroom, on my blog and in my eZine, Lovin’ Soap. One of the best things about soap making is being a part of the soaping community. Whether it’s on a forum, at a meet-up, at a conference or at your local supply shop; soap makers are some of the most passionate...

Snugly stylish sweaters are the most wanted items in a wardrobe. Without them, you may as well spend the winter in bed. That’s why I dream not of sparkly jewels or wads of cash but of owning an army of grannies who send me a steady supply of gorgeous handmade knits from November through March.

This wonderful little owl is perched in a tree, surrounded by leaves. Includes 5 hooks for hanging keys, etc.

This article looks at how you can use paint to create a completely different look and feel to your polymer clay creations.
Any paint that can withstand low heat is fine to use, remembering that polymer clay is baked in the oven, although many people apply paint after baking.
If you thought the things you could do with the standard colors that polymer clay ...

He's the king of the jungle, even if he is only 3" tall. This adorable beast was hand sculpted in polymer clay, complete with a curly mane and tail tuft, and black seed beads for eyes. He's the perfect companion for any animal lover (and he doesn't even eat much).

Established in 2006 by Susan Lomuto, the Daily Art Muse (DAM) website showcases contemporary fine craft. DAM explores the global landscape of handcrafted excellence. Thousands of people log on to read the weekday posts and enjoy the comprehensive content in almost 3,000 archived posts. The site inspires artists, designers and collectors worldwide and is frequently used as an educational resource in traditional classroom settings (high school and college) as well as online learning environments.

Claire Anne-O Brien from Ireland creates these industrious little stools that are big on personality, eco cred and style. Each one is handmade (some are machine made) and feature a variety of patterns and designs, including the famous ring and loop stitch pattern found in knitting.

This lovely clock is made of wood & painted by hand. The frame's design is based on a background color & distressed paint on top while trying carefully to combine the right pattern with the right topcoat color. The flowers on the frame are made of modelling clay.

This three-tier cake is made from paper.  Each tier is made up of eleven individual paper cake slices that are attached to each other.  The pieces come apart easily, so when the party is over, each guest gets to take a piece of cake home.

According to an article in the current FiberArts magazine, the paper that Yuko Nishimura uses to fold her wall reliefs is so abrasive that it has worn away her finger prints, causing a stir with airport security when she tried to enter the United States earlier this year for her first solo exhibit at the Fuller Craft Museum.