Tips For Using Essential Oils For Babies
When using essential oils on babies and children, it is always a good to dilute one to two drops of pure essential oils with up to 1 teaspoon of oil. The oils that … Read More...
Eye Candy: Food Architecture
See the inspiring, fun entries for Worth 1000's food architect contest.
Giveaway! Another “Socks” Book!
I managed to secure another copy of the very awesome Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarn book, by Carol Sulcoski, so it’s going out the door.
Hmmm, what criteria to use…. how about….. if you’re willing to link to this … Read More...
Vintage, Classic, and Feminine! Free Sweater Pattern
Isn’t this gorgeous? I really like it, not a classy dresser, myself, more a jeans and pullover kind of gal, but I could make this work!
Free pattern courtesy of Vintageous.com! http://www.vintageous.com/knit1.htm
Looking for knitting patterns for knitted Cardigans? Check … Read More...
Mittnz 2009
This year’s challenge goal for Cheyenne River Reservation will be 9 pairs of warm, wooly Mittnz. As always, emphasis is on warmth, so wool, superwash wool and other animal fibers are the fiber of first choice. Blends that are heavily … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift-shaped pillows
A Friend to Knit With
made these cool pillows shaped like gifts, and share a tutorial to show how to make them for yourself. Make a couple for a themed centerpiece, or stick a gift card in a pocket on … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pair of ballet slippers
Shabby Raggy Roses offers a tutorial for making these fabric ballet slippers. I love the girly print she used in the ones she made! Get the how-to.
Tutorial: Fancy shaped burp cloths
Christy Nelson from ChristyNelson.net shows how to make a fancy-shaped burp cloth. She gave a pair of them for a baby shower gift. I’m sure the mother-to-be loved them! Get the tutorial.
Photo shown is by http://christynelson.net and is … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Polymer Clay and Wire
DIY Toy Stove
Most little kids love to play kitchen, whipping up their favorite dishes right next to you. But we all can’t afford to get the “big box” type kitchens, or we want something more unique for your kids? Try making your … Read More...
Video tutorial: Spring clean your sewing machine
You may have given your house a good spring cleaning, but what about your machine? It needs a spring cleaning too. Bethany Mann of Bitter Betty Blogs shows what to do in a video tutorial. See the demonstration.
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Fused Glass Bobby Pins
Adorable little fused glass pieces on bobby pins. Find out more and see more styles at Whim & Fancy.
Jewelry Artist Interview – Julee Herrmann
Today’s interview is with mixed media jewelry artist Julee Herrmann, founder of HeArt Collective. Julee lives in the SF Bay Area and can be found teaching classes and spreading her joy of creating to others.
Not only is Julee a … Read More...
Sweet Giveaway!
Hi Everyone:
Have you ever seen a paper and fell in luv instantly?
Such was the case for me when I discovered Marks Paper Company..
If you are a stamper, scrapbooker, a crafter and everything in between, you must add … Read More...
Video tutorial: Ladderstitch
The ladderstitch is an invisible or hidden stitch useful for closing softies or pillows. For those of us who learn best by watching someone, Leslie Bonnell from Glitzkrieg has created a video demonstrating how to achieve this stitch. Watch the … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel sewing kit
Be prepared for any sewing emergency with this handy travel sewing kit. It’s just big enough to hold needle, pins, thread, even some spare buttons and patched. Yet it’s small enough to stash in your purse. Craft Leftovers offers … Read More...
Cake Contest!
Enter the parents.com birthday cake photo contest and win a $500 KMart gift card.
TOO CUTE – CROBOTS
I got this adorable little book the other day. It’s just the cutest thing! If you like amigurumi, you’ll love this collection. If you like stuffed animals, this group will entice you to get crocheting.
Although the book is only … Read More...
Bead Society of Northern California Bead Bazaar
Tutorial: Make a skirt from your fabric scraps
Jennifer Stern at CraftStylish shows how to make this stylish skirt from your fabric scraps. She calls it the “little strippy skirt” because it’s made up of strips of fabric left over from another project. Get the how-to.
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