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Sometimes needlework makes me laugh out loud. This is one of those times. Floresita of feeling stitchy shared this work by screaming lulu called Why internet dating sucks. Floresita says,
… Read More...I cannot say Amen loud enough. Love this series of
Feast your eyes on this! Needle artist Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses calls it a “snippet.” I call it spectacular. See more on Lisa’s blog.
If you love sarajessica’s charts for tiny cross-stitch tidbits, you are going to love her latest venture. She’s sharing this much larger scale floral pattern — original of course — on her Cross Me Not blog. Get the chart.
My most favoritest dessert in the whole world is icebox cake made from chocolate wafers and heavy cream, so I’m glad to see Martha giving this delectable dish the attention it deserves. Find the recipe for icebox cake (it’s super easy)…
Don’t miss the tutorial for freestyle weaving on a pin loom. It’s over on Tenar’s Cave blog, and it rocks. See the tute.
Image from jj gallery
Textile artist John Jones created a virtual art gallery to showcase his stitched patchwork art panels. Go here to view it.
Technorati Tags: textiles, 3D animation, John Jones, quilts, patchwork
This new magazine focusing on the alternative side of the web look to be a great idea just starting out. Go check them out and give them some love!
Creepy Queen is a completely free online magazine/blog. We started because of a…
I love the idea of journaling even with those who aren’t able to write yet. The Write Start uses a journal and some colored pencils to get her little boy in the habit of expressing himself on paper. It is such…
Etsy Virtual Labs is a great way for the craft community to disseminate information. Like this upcoming lab on how to enter a craft fair, like any application how you present yourself can be very important and can change from…
Etsy Virtual Labs is a great way for the craft community to disseminate information. Like this upcoming lab on how to enter a craft fair, like any application how you present yourself can be very important and can change from … Read More...
image by Keri Lee Sereika
Day 4 of Spellbinders new die sneak peek today takes us to Keri Lee Sereika’s blog Pink Lemonade where she has a step by step tutorial on how to make this beautiful ornament. And there is another…
Day 4 of Spellbinders new die sneak peek today takes us to Keri Lee Sereika’s blog Pink Lemonade where she has a step by step tutorial on how to make this beautiful ornament. And there is another daily chance for … Read More...
from Covered in Crafts
If you’re a fan of sweet treats, you won’t want to miss this tutorial posted by Elizabeth on the Covered in Crafts blog. She has posted a video how-to for making polymer clay cupcake charms.
Click here to get…
If you’re a fan of sweet treats, you won’t want to miss this tutorial posted by Elizabeth on the Covered in Crafts blog. She has posted a video how-to for making polymer clay cupcake charms.
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Reader Amalia Versaci sent me this photo of her way-cool up-cycled zipper bracelet. I love using hardware in jewelry and she really did a great job on this olive green painted zipper slide bracelet. Pop on over to her Photostream to see…
Reader Amalia Versaci sent me this photo of her way-cool up-cycled zipper bracelet. I love using hardware in jewelry and she really did a great job on this olive green painted zipper slide bracelet. Pop on over to her Photostream … Read More...
Coffee Absolute essential oil profiles
From Aroma Web
Coffee Absolute
Botanical Name: Coffea arabica
Common Method of Extraction: Solvent or CO2 Extraction
Color: Dark Brown
Consistency: Medium to Thick
Perfumery Note: Base
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Strong, rich, aroma of fresh brewed coffee.
Possible Uses: Perfumery/fragrancing.
Minimal documentation…
If you want a new hair color or need to cover up some grays, but don’t like the idea of using a lot of chemicals on your hair, Ideal Bite has a guide to eco-friendly hair dyes. After reading that…
These two free downloads will help fix your photos and make them pop! The ColorCastFX tool wil help to remove heavy shadows from landscape photos, and the CleanSkinFX tool retouches portraits for smoother skin.
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