Its picnic time again, and being the mom of two little girls I have to say that I am particularly happy to come home in the evenings, throw some fun food together and take the whole family out on a … Read More...
Newspaper Crafts
We all know the usual stuff to do with newspapers but how about some more unusual projects.
Newspaper slippers – Ok these are not going to be durable but are ideal for painting in or other one time use situations.… Read More...
Crochet Patterns – Father’s Day
Here are a few quick projects that could be made for Father’s Day.
How about a stadium cushion in his favorite team colors:
Every Dad can use a special place to relax with this hammock.
Ok, so the hammock … Read More...
New From Berroco for Fall/Winter
[tag]Berroco[/tag] has 3 new yarns, 5 new pattern booklets and 1 new book featuring uber-wearable knit pieces designed by [tag]Norah Gaughan[/tag] for the Fall/Winter Season.
The new yarns are [tag]Ultra Alpaca Ligh
t[/tag] in 24 shades, [tag]Jasper[/tag] … Read More...
Share Your Soapy Knowledge!
Everyone has heard of the popular site Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that is edited by its users. Sites that are using Wiki’s open source software (called Wikimedia) have been popping up everywhere, including several crafting-related ones.
Soap makers will … Read More...
Allergic to Wool?
This post is dedicated to our Needlecraft Editor Heather. Heather wrote me that her friend Maggie in Michigan has tried to turn Heather into a knitter. However, Heather is allergic to wool. The only yarn Heather was familiar with was … Read More...
Seascape Gel Candles
Happy Candles creates gorgeous gel candles and shown here is “Sea Life” from their seascape theme collection. It’s like looking in an aquarium and has real sand, sea shells, star fish and a glass crab thrown in for good measure. … Read More...
Crochet Wedding Ideas
It’s June and weddings are happening all around us. It’s too late to crochet a lot of stuff for a wedding this June, but it got me to thinking…… What goodies are out there to use our crochet hooks to … Read More...
Essential Facts
Essential oils are extracted from natural substances such as flowers, herbs, fruits, spices and grasses. These oils are believed to affect the body’s physical and emotional properties, which is traditionally called aromatherapy. Here are some facts to keep in mind … Read More...
Bramble Berry Sales
Bramble Berry Soap Making Supplies June monthly web specials include several summary fragrance blends as well as daisy shaped butter pots and twist up lip tubes. They have also added several new wonderfully cute molds to their Aloha! line including … Read More...
Skinny Dip Candles, Safe for Body and Massage
Skinny Dip candles are a candle, massage oil and lotion in one. They use high quality cosmetic grade soy, which is more skin nourishing than the traditional soy wax used in candles. Other luscious skin safe ingredients include cocoa butter, … Read More...
Removing Smells From Hands
If you’ve cooked with garlic or onions, you know that getting the smell off of your hands can be hard, even with the strongest scented soap. But the answer may be as close as your favorite morning beverage–coffee!
Using cheesecloth, … Read More...
Color Flame Candles
Perhaps I’ve been living in a cave, but this is the first I have heard of colored flame candles. At Faerie Flames they have every color of the rainbow. They offer birthday cake candles and more recently launched their Faerie … Read More...
Hand crafted faux food candles
Jennifer at Sweet Tooth Candles makes and sells her own hand crafted faux food candles. They’re triple scented, but she will make unscented if you request them. She works from home and started out selling to friends and family, but … Read More...
Tea Time
Green tea has been used for medicinal purposes in China for centuries, but the west has only recently discovered its many health benefits. Studies have shown that green tea contains powerful anti-oxidants not contained in black or oolong teas. Your … Read More...
Candle Making With Kids
Jacqueline and Lonnie demonstrate two types of candles in this video tutorial. A mosaic and a stacked candle are shown step by step. An important pointer is not to take your candle out too soon. I have done this … Read More...
Dreaming about Knitting
I sometimes have very vivid dreams, and they are always in color. Strange, but it happens. Last night I dreamed about all my knitting projects-in-waiting.
I have a project I am working hard to finish and the deadline is near. … Read More...
‘FIELD TRIP’ FUN
One of the advantages of having a local crochet club is that you get to go out to lunch and on field trips with other crochet addicts. Another local group is also having their second ‘pajama party’ soon. This field … Read More...
DIY Wedding Candle Ideas
We didn’t have a big wedding budget but since I love creating crafts, that kept me busy for several months before the wedding . What kept me busy for years several months after the wedding was the birth of our … Read More...
Soap on a Stick
Popsicles–also known as ice pops or ice lollies, are a favorite summertime treat for children and grown-ups alike. But now you can take these treats into the shower using glycerine soap, inexpensive popsicle molds and wooden popsicle sticks.
Ingredients:
1 … Read More...