Promise of Peace Folk Art Beaded Crosses

These handcrafted cross feature lavish beading on a frame of enameled and/or natural wire.  There is beadwork on all surfaces, and the beads are woven into a sturdy, beautiful ornament of faith.  The crosses come with a printed Bible verse and are strung onto 3" cords.

One of my favorite ways to display these is to hang them from a drawer pull or cabinet knob so that each time I open that drawer or door, I see and enjoy it.  The crosses are 3.5" tall and 3" across, so if you add a longer cord or chain, you can also have a bold, beautiful cross necklace!

These crosses are $29.00; but....psssst!  I occasionally offer them at eBay with a starting bid of only $14.00.  They make a great gift of encouragement for yourself, friend, or loved one.  

A Blast from Needlework's Past: Crazy Daisy Winder Loom

If you enjoyed using the Crazy Daisy Winder Loom back in the day....here's a very vintage (1948) pattern book for the loom!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125425386/vintage-designs-for-crazy-daisy-winder

Crochet a Bunny Hand Puppet

These cute crocheted hand puppets are easy enough to whip up a herd of bunnies in time for Easter, birthdays, or springtime church bazaars:

Source: Crocheted Bunny Hand Puppet via busycrow on Craftsy

Plastic Canvas Needlepoint Rooster Mat to Stitch

A great plastic canvas needlepoint project for the home:

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/embroidery/plastic-canvas-needlepoint-rooster-mat/45587?fresh=true

The Lovely Showgirl goes up for Auction!

The artisan hand-beaded tapestry necklace, "The Showgirl", will be up for auction at Tophatter on February 18th, and with a low starting bid, you just might take her home as the steal-deal of 2013!  Here's the link:

 http://tophatter.com/lots/1103754?campaign=twitter-seller-share&ref=386132

Knitted Doll Pattern on Craftsy

Knit up a cute doll to embellish with beads (or not, if you want to share her with small children)....her design possibilities are wonderful: change her dress color to a wild variegated yarn for a Hippie Chick, or a bright neon color with maybe pink hair for a Rave Girl..., or.....?  

Source: Princess Gray Dove Knitted Doll via busycrow on Craftsy