Posted By: Alyx on March 31st, 2012

At the beginning of the year I placed my usual restock order with Cartwright’s. Along with the usual stuff I got some sequin shapes that I’ve never used before. The next several videos I do will be part of my “Sequin Shapes Series”. These will include geometric type shapes and will not
Continue reading >>Sequin Shapes Video Series – Almond Shapes
Posted By: Alyx on December 25th, 2011
Tools and Materials Needed:
ball point pens or permanent markers in 3 different colors (I use black, red and green)
measuring tape
white out
(optional)tracing paper
(optional)card stock or heavy paper
craft knife
glue stick
craft glue
tucking tool (I use a straight upholstery needle)
foam ball (I use a 7cm ball)
4 colors of satin fabric (I use white, yellow, pink, and blue)
3 colors of
Continue reading >>Satin “Jester” Kimekomi Ornament
Posted By: Alyx on December 25th, 2010

Merry Christmas everyone! This has been Ornament Designs first Christmas and a very busy one at that. After 5 craft shows in the Pittsburgh area, I made enough money to cover the purchase of new supplies. Thanks Pittsburgh for helping Ornament Designs stay afloat!
Earlier this year I posted an album titled Ornaments
Continue reading >>Ornaments of Christmases Past
Posted By: Alyx on March 10th, 2010
I was doing a google image search for Faberge eggs, because I was in need of a little inspiration, and I came across this picture.
I think I might have to learn how to crochet. Do you crochet? How easy is it to learn?
Click here to visit the website where I found
Continue reading >>Cool Crocheted Ornaments