Knitting your own Christmas Stockings puts you in a happy place. Besides, look at the perks, they don’t really have to fit, there doesn’t have to be the dreaded “second sock syndrome”, you can make them with huge needles and … Read More...
HHH Enterprise Designer Pendant Kit Review part 2
Yesterday I told you about what was in HHH Enterprises Designer Pendant Kit, now I’ll show you what I did with it!
First I cut out a couple of the pre printed Friendze papers. They are really nice quality, … Read More...
Hand-blown, solar-powered string of lights.
Not is this string of hand blown (mouth blown?) lights delightful for any decorative holiday display, they’re powered by solar energy!
You can find them at furniturehomedesign.com.
Holiday Cookie Contest
Enter the FamilyFun.com cookie and gingerbread house contest.
Sneak peek at new Heather Ross fabric for Kokka
Heather Ross has given us a sneak peek on her blog at her new fabric coming out from Kokka of Japan.
I’m still not over how cute her mermaids and fish fabrics were and now UNICORNS?! Will we ever recover?… Read More...
Scrap Green
Visit the new website Ecologue for ideas on how to reuse items and scrap green! Of particular interest at this time of year is a video showing how to make scrapbook page embellishments from wrapping paper.
The site has a … Read More...
Wear this close to your heart!
Hi Everyone:
I’ve been wanting to make a jewelry fondant of my DD but have stayed away, thinking there’s no way I can achieve a nice result.
My Friend Julia Stainton created a great step by step tutorial with fabulous … Read More...
HHH Enterprises Designer Pendant Kit Review Pt 1
I recently got the Designer Pendant Kit from HHH Enterprises. This is a GREAT kit if you are new to resin and want to try it out without buying a large amount that may go to waste. This is … Read More...
Recycled Sweater Hat
Grab some sweaters from your local thrift store or even your closet and make some great hats to give away as presents or to donate to a local charity.
Elegant Blown Glass Christmas Tree
Who knew a collection of one item could be so diverse?
Heth over at the Slaton Christmas Blog shares a bit of her Christmas Tree collection which includes this beautiful blown glass rendition. What a great taste of tradition with … Read More...
Snow Folks Beanbags
Snow Folks Beanbags! Who knew snow could have so much personality? These easy-sew beanbags will be happy to spread good cheer as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or package decorations.
Tutorial: Round bargello ornament
Here’s another gorgeous bargello ornament pattern, free for your personal use from Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! blog. Judy, thank you thank you thank you for the wonderful projects you share! Get the pattern and instructions.
Bargello embroidery patterns are … Read More...
Five Noni Signed Patterns Giveaway! Just Pansies, Forget-Me-Not, Peony Flowers, Camellia Flowers, Just Tulips (USA ONLY)
FIVE of Noni patterns will be given away and they are signed and ready for you to knit for a gift or yourself! Noni’s stunning: Just Pansies, Forget-Me-Not, Peony Flowers, Camellia Flowers, Just Tulips! Each pattern is a signed … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas redwork Embroidery
This adorable seasonal redwork pattern is available free (for personal use) from Gail Pan Designs. What a great gift for us! Get the pattern.
Ever wonder why Christmas is so red? is It’s because of redwork embroidery? It … Read More...
More about the shrinky stuff
Melly of Melly and Me blog has posted a bit more about the amazing “shrinky stuff” she scored at the Australian Quilt Market. It turns out that the official name of this product is……Shrinking Sheet. I can remember that! … Read More...
Celebrate with… Mangos!
Find all kinds of mango inspiration at the National Mango Board.
Maya Road Virtual Warehouse Sale
Maya Road is having another virtual warehouse sale from now until December 21st. I bought one of these kits back in June and was very happy with the contents. The kit contains both older and overstock products with a total … Read More...
Maya Road Virtual Warehouse Sale
Maya Road is having another virtual warehouse sale from now until December 21st. I bought one of these kits back in June and was very happy with the contents. The kit contains both older and overstock products with a total … Read More...
Free Ornament Patterns, and an Entrelac Tutorial!
Get those needles out, drag out the yarn, and cast on…..
All of these Ornament Patterns are FREE on Berocco’s Site!
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Entrelac Tutorial, here:
Now, create a scarf with your new skills!http://knittyotter.typepad.com/otterknits/2007/03/entrelac_scarf_.html
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Memphis Fingerless Gloves… Read More...
Space Oddities Star Wars Crafts
These great buttons are just a few of the amazing items available from Space Oddities.
from the e-mail: “Useable art made from recycled comic books! From wonder woman to darth vader,
Space Oddities makes pins, magnets, mirrors and … Read More...