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Sep
30
Here’s a simple recipe of an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory soothing hand massage oil that does wonders to dry cuticles and chapped gardener’s hands:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup jojoba oil
3 tablespoons vegetable glycerin
2 tablespoons soy bean oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon any vitamin E-rich oil
5 drops tea tree oil
4 drops neroli essential oil
3 drops calendula essential …
Sep
27
Janome and Threadbanger paired up to celebrate the launch of their sewing machines by having a “Make a Rad Shirt” contest. The winners have been announced and now there’s a cool new tutorial that will show sewers how to make a rad shirt!…
Sep
23
If you’re someone who sews a lot, you might notice your straight pins will get a bit dull after repeated use. Instead of tossing them in the trash, make yourself a pin cushion with steel wool in it. This will sharpen the points enough with each storing that you’ll never have to buy another set of straight pins! Well, never …
Sep
22
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If you know of a crafty craft event that would interest our readers then make sure you drop us a line and let us know about it.
For a full list of Craft Events we already know about check out our Craft Events Page…
Sep
19
Priscilla Hewitt has easy crochet patterns for a bath puff and back scrubber here.
The puffs and scrubbers work up really fast, but do take about an ounce more yarn than is recommended in the pattern.…
Sep
18
Hi Everybody:
Here’s how you can win a $10.000.00.
Good Luck!
Maggie
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Have A Gift for Wrapping?
Enter A National Gift-Wrapping Contest For The Chance To Win $10,000!
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 15, 2008 — Is gift-wrapping more than just a hobby for you? Can …
Sep
16
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I got a chance to review the premier issue of Nashua Handknits Magazine and think I have a new best friend! I just might subscribe to this one. Practical and stylish designs for men, women, and children. This issue features Kristin Nichols and her line of Julia yarn, named for her daughter. You can visit Kristin regularly here on her |
Sep
16
I recently came across Pure Minerals Source, who sells mineral makeup. Not only area the colors beautiful, the prices are very affordable and the products are chemical free.
What is your business name and how did you come up with it? My business name is Pure Minerals Source. I came up with the name because the goal of my products …
Sep
13
Jane Thornley. I first was introduced to Jane’s innovative “free knitting” techniques on Ravelry. She was knitting a beach! Yup! A beach. And not only that, there were lots of others knitting beaches too! Hmmm. Fascinating. That one I couldn’t stay away from.
She takes different weights, types and colors of yarns, a free form knitting technique and a certain …
Sep
11
Originally uploaded by alli_lucy
I said I’d bring you some great craft finds from the Craft Gossip Flickr group, and I wasn’t kidding! I’ve already got several photos flagged as favorites, like these decoupaged bracelets from “alli_lucy”.
From her description:
“Decoupaged bracelets – this is a great way to recycle junk mail and old catalogues. From top to …
Sep
11
The fall issue of Knitty is out! And now they’re print friendly.
Good grief. So much for canning tomatoes tonight. I’m going to have to cast on for at least 2 more projects. And Jane Thornley’s Feather and Fan KAL is starting in a few days, and, and…..
Back to this newest issue of Knitty… The Camden sweater with detachable …
Sep
9
The one thing I have in spades in my house (besides yarn and scrapbooking items, which don’t count) is spaghetti jars. We eat pasta at least twice a week, and despite my Italian heritage I have yet to learn to make the sauce for myself (my mother just cursed out loud, I guarantee it). Because of this, we’re forever trying …
Sep
8
Any scrapbooker or paper lover will admit, when pressed, that they have tons of paper scraps sitting around unused and gathering dust. Too gorgeous to toss, these paper bits sit around, waiting to be used as you move on to other, newer papers.
But thanks to this great tutorial from Erinzam, you can now make those leftovers into their …
Sep
8
As summer turns to fall, I see more and more broken down grills waiting for the garbage man to pick them up each week. People are getting ready for new grills for a new season of grilling, and all I can think is “those poor grills are being sent to an early grave!”
So I was super excited to come …
Sep
7
Thanks to the 51 amazing comments in this great book giveaway contest! I could only pick one winner, however, and used random.org to help me out. Here’s what I came up with:
Yay, Charlotte! You’ve won the book … I’ve already sent you a confirmation e-mail, even!
Thanks again to all who participated, and I’ll hopefully have more great recycle-themed …
Sep
4
For the avid sewers in the group, you’ll know what “selvedge” is. For the rest of us selvedge is the extra edge on fabric that is technically finished, but does not carry with it the pattern from the remainder of the fabric. Often this is simply cut off and tossed aside, but the thrifty crafter knows this can be re-purposed.…
Sep
3
… out of nothing at all. Making Plarn! (sorry)
For those of you who don’t have reusable grocery bags, or for those times that you forget them (we do this ALL THE TIME), Kate Austin has a great tutorial for making Plarn … yarn made out of plastic bags!
Having tried the technique myself, I can tell you it’s super …
Sep
1
In asking around for some great ideas for making crafts out of recycled items, one of my peeps over at Homespun Helpers gave me a link to this great idea she had. When your scented candles get down to their last vestiges, instead of tossing the whole thing thinking it’s done for, simply turn those candles into drawer fresheners! …