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Feb
21
Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns…. Just can’t recall the rest of this nursery rhyme…
but I figure its time to think about easter… what better “non edible” gift than a basket of homemade hot cross buns for your loved ones. check out the free knitting pattern…
Feb
18
Thicket.com.au has this wonderful “Angel In Our Midst” pattern available.
Visit the gallery for the details on how to get this pattern via e-mail.
while you are there check out the beautiful scarf patterns that are available for a few pennies
they truly are stunning. If you are too lazy or should I say too busy to knit your own …
Feb
18
You may be hard-pressed to find any fluffy flowers at the Fluffy Flowers Etsy shop, but you will find plenty of wide-eyed creatures that will put a smile on your face. Take Jordan the Macon Mutt (shown), as an example. Like most of the characters in the shop, she’s hand-crafted with love from an old sweater. Or there’s Little Lady, …
Feb
17
Another project to add to the altered Altoids tin category: an adorable mini purse. Jennifer Camacho created this well-done project, found on Craftbits, with card stock, stamps and ribbons. The finished craft would make a great (reusable) gift box, a little girl’s purse or another organizer for your growing pile of scrapbooking materials!
[tags]Altoids tin, Craftbits, stamping, scrapbooking, ribbon, …
Feb
16
Does the little boy (or big boy) in your life need his own blankie?
maybe for those winter nights in front of the computer games? Well how about using his annoying little game playing habit to inpire this grownup blankie.
Here is the free tutorial/chart
by craftster member marimbachick …
Feb
16
If shabby chic is your style of choice, you’ll love the ideas on the Trash to Treasure episode on diy network’s DIY Decorating & Design. Learn how to transform old shutters into a room divider, an old wooden rake into a coat rack, a used iron gate into a kitchen pot rack and much more — all while being kind …
Feb
14
This self-patterning sock wool from Ozeyarn.com allows you to create intricate stripe and fairisle-type patterns without changing yarns! The natural warmth and breathability of wool and the durability of nylon. One 100g ball is enough for a pair of adult size socks.
I have to say my favorite yarn combo is color 36 and if …
Feb
13
This month’s ReadyMade magazine’s MacGyver challenge winning entry shows us that we needn’t throw out that pesky broken umbrella. Instead, transform it into something equally functional (and waterproof): a magazine rack. View the detailed instructions and illustrations for making your own, and while you’re there, read ahead to next month’s challenge, which involves creating wonders with broken luggage. Deadline …
Feb
11
Artist John Bassett takes discarded glass bottles and plates and then slumps and fuses them into colorful abstract works of art for the wall. A true recycling artist, he even uses materials from old window sashes and door frames when his works call for wooden supports. Visit his creative and colorful gallery at www.basglas.com.
[tags]glass art, slumping, fusing, john …
Feb
10
Knitting Out Loud is an audio book company publishing audio recordings of the best of knitting literature. It is the only audiobook company to specialize in knitting including, histories of knitting, essays on knitting and studies of ethnic styles of knitting and other fiber arts.
The best thing about Knitting Out Loud Audio books is that you can listen to …
Feb
8
From our friends over at Craft Bits, comes these ADORABLE tiny crocheted heart earrings tutorial!!! Aren’t they just the sweetest! You could do a few of them and connect them for a necklace or bracelet too. I think they’d be gorgeous in a red metallic yarn.…
Feb
7
Imagine if the jewelry you wore on Valentine’s day could actually help African women working their way out of extreme poverty? Well you don’t have to imagine it – Nonprofit BeadforLife offers it. They have Valentines Day-colored bracelets, necklaces, chokers, and other jewelry (also other colors too) that are handmade by Ugandan women who are escaping poverty and a bloody Civil War. …
Feb
6
This super simple, but super cute fortune cookie pin tutorial comes to us from Making Friends.com. They use craft foam, but I think you could also use felt as well. You could play cupid and make a ton of these and hand them out & surprise people on Valentines Day.…
Feb
5
Friday, February 8, 2007
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Pappajohn Pavillion Lobby (near Elevator “I”)
Day Long Marathon Crafting for Preemies…Join us in support of critically ill infants at the UIHC! Bring your favorite preemie project or purchase supplies at the event. See our exciting schedule of events below, including visits from former
Feb
3
If you are a charity knitter than this One ball chemo hat is perfect for you.
It makes up fast and looks great, which means it is the perfect pattern for mass production.
You have no excuse now so get knitting for a charity near you.…
Feb
1
These aren’t your ordinary origami-inspired paper birds. Cotton Bird Designs‘ little beauties are created from colorful vintage storybook pages (shown), the finest vintage fabrics and interesting newsprint. The fact that they’re entirely hand-stitched makes them even more precious. This is an artist who does one thing and does it well.
[tags]bird, vintage, sculpture, cotton bird designs[/tags]…
Feb
1
Le Parfumeur Rebelle is happy to announce February’s giveaway prizes ~ 10 mls of ‘Love’ fragrance, and ‘For Lovers’ massage oil presented by perfume designer, Diana Rajchel, of Magickal Realism.
Enter here.…