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Cynthia Tinapple has a wonderful polymer clay blog (Polymer Clay Daily — if you haven’t checked it out yet, you should!)
Recently, she posted an interview with Judith Skinner (she of the Skinner Blend.) Click here to head over to…
The Homemaking Honeys show how to sew up a perfect solution for the inevitable car litter. It’s a trash bag that hangs from the back of the front seat. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Homemaking Honeys]
I found this cheery panel with a retro feel under New Arrivals at The Quilted Bear online store. Go here to see the entire Sheri Berry Holiday fabric line.
Technorati Tags: panel, retro, Holiday, fabric, Sheri Berry
Karen of Sew Many Ways blog shows how to make two different but equally useful design walls. If you are new to quilting, quilters use design walls to audition fabrics for use in a quilt project.
Tutorial One: Portable Quilt Design Wall (32″…
What a great tool from Real Simple: the party food and beverage calculator. CLICK HERE to determine how much to buy for your next party based on your expected guest list.
Technorati Tags: party, food, drink, entertaining, calculator, guests
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Planning a party can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure how much food to buy for your guests. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party or a formal gathering, it’s important to estimate the amount of food you’ll … Read More...
I love this idea from
Bake at 350: chocolate quesadillas. I often find myself craving a yummy, chocolatey dessert with no such thing in my fridge except a handful of chocolate chips. Find the recipe HERE, as well as lots of other…
This is a great ring by Bloom Studios. The jeweler describes it as looking like the ocean with the dendrite inclusions forming tiny seaweed and it definitely does look like that.
I love the simple but elegant feel to all of…
This is a great ring by Bloom Studios. The jeweler describes it as looking like the ocean with the dendrite inclusions forming tiny seaweed and it definitely does look like that.
I love the simple but elegant feel to all … Read More...
From now on I will try to post only about more current books, however I felt that I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this book. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight is by far the best book that I…
From now on I will try to post only about more current books, however I felt that I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this book. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight is by far the best book that … Read More...
Find a tutorial on making these beautiful sand candles on that artist woman’s blog. The candles are very easy to make and are also a great kid’s craft, or just a pretty way to bring summer into your home!
Found via…
Rather than spending the holiday season frantically sewing your Christmas decorations, why not get a head start now and save your sanity? Sew4Home shows how to make these adorable stockings. With the curly toes and pointed cuffs, they look like elf…
Rather than spending the holiday season frantically sewing your Christmas decorations, why not get a head start now and save your sanity? Sew4Home shows how to make these adorable stockings. With the curly toes and pointed cuffs, they look like … Read More...
Over at ehow there is a cool tutorial on how to fry marbles. Why you ask would you want to fry marbles? Because when you do they crack and look crystallized. The tutorial over there includes directions on how to…
If you’re looking for a fun and unique DIY project, consider frying marbles to create a beautiful, crystallized effect. Not only is it a great way to transform ordinary marbles into stunning pieces of jewelry, but it’s also an interesting … Read More...
If the instructions on the little plastic invisible zipper feet leave you confused or frustrated, then take a look at this tutorial offered by Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog. They give step-by-step instructions and plenty of photographs to show you…
If the instructions on the little plastic invisible zipper feet leave you confused or frustrated, then take a look at this tutorial offered by Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog. (This blog is no longer activie and re-directs) We were … Read More...
Oooooooooooooooo, yeaaaaaahhhhh. MrXStitch’s Craftster Pick of the Week is this portrait of Adam Lambert created by SophieAngele. (Being from Arkansas, I have a soft spot for this year’s American Idol winner, Kris Allen. But no one can deny that Adam Lambert…
Oooooooooooooooo, yeaaaaaahhhhh. MrXStitch‘s Craftster Pick of the Week is this portrait of Adam Lambert created by SophieAngele. (Being from Arkansas, I have a soft spot for this year’s American Idol winner, Kris Allen. But no one can deny … Read More...