What is in your liquid hand soap, do you know? There are 15 ingredients in the average store bought hand soap, many containing delightful ingredients such as sodium Laureth Sulphate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine. As my son’s kinder’s “purchasing officer” I … Read More...
Some More Quick Christmas Crochet Patterns
Since Christmas is less than two weeks away, I’d like to offer a few ideas that you could work up very quickly.
I love this candy cane
This tiny gingerbread person could be used as an ornament, a package topper, … Read More...
Hooked On Crochet Winner!
The winner of my Second Giveaway of December, 2011 and this wonderful book is:
Robyn R. who was chosen at random from all entries. Her entry was this one:
http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/
What a treasure trove!
Robyn’s entry was a … Read More...
Another Mercury Glass Tutorial…Perfect for the Holidays
I posted a mercury glass tutorial awhile back and found another one today that looks super easy and very timely for the holiday decorating season…it’s over at the Make Newsletter and looks very easy and the results are just lovely. … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Stocking
The Italian blog Paneamoreecreativita.it sent us a link to this cute little Fimo stocking button tutorial. The tutorial is so clear you can manage it by the pics alone if your Italian is like mine (non-existent).
FAN-tastic Christmas Giveaway from the artist Plumb
Enjoy a FREE download of 2 new Christmas recordings by PLUMB and enter to win great stocking-stuffers including Kindle Fires, iPOD Shuffles, CDs and more!!
PLUMB, a.k.a. Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, may be best known for her contribution to the Christian … Read More...
Tutorial: High waist fit pants for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial for making herPerfect High Waist Fit Pants for little girls. The pants she shows were part of her entry into Project Run and Play earlier this year. The side seams and back … Read More...
Free Pattern – Shawl from Tahki Stacy Charles
Now this is shawl I could wrap up in!
Big, bulky and not fancy.
A shawl for what a shawl should be, for warmth. Something to grab as you walk out the door on a cold morning. A shawl to … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pocket Advent calendar
Michelle from Tutus & Glue Dots shares a tutorial showing how to sew up a quick and easy Advent calendar. A large felt pocket holds a special treat or thought for each day of Advent. Each pocket is embellished with … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow for the social media junkie
Do you know someone who loves their social media? Their Facebook and their Twitter feed? Marla from Marla, Plain & Small shows how to make fun throw pillows for the social media junkie. Get the how-to.
[photo from Marla, Plain … Read More...
My Ribbon Barrette Maker goes to…
Projects: 12 Tags of Christmas
Each year I look forward to Tim Holtz’ 12 Tags of Christmas, he shares the most amazing tips, techniques and ideas! All the tags have been posted and you can visit his blog and scroll through the posts and enjoy … Read More...
Oreo Snowman Cupcakes
Seriously, have you ever seen a sweet version of a snowman that isn’t adorable? Learn to make these snowman cupcake toppers from mini marshmallows and mini Oreos 
and other fun things HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
Food Brains
I know this is more Halloween than Christmas or Hanukkah, but I couldn’t resist sharing these food works of art. Find these amazing food sculptures by Sara Asnaghi from the series What have you got in your head? .
Cookie Decorating Kits for Kids
Such a timely idea for the kiddos… Find tips to assemble cookie decorating kits for kids HERE at Glorious Treats.
400 Christmas Crafts for Kids!
You’ve got to head over to Sassy Sites to see the amazing gathering of Kid’s Crafts for the Christmas Season. The list is compiled of some of the best kid craft sites out there…including, Sassy Sites, Kid Spot, Fave Crafts, … Read More...
Perfect cast-on stitch
This vivid crazy-quilt block by SharonB shows off cast-on stitch at its best in the variegated flowers on the vine at the upper right. To see more of Sharon’s beautiful work, go to her Pin Tangle blog.
How to make powder room appropriate Christmas trees
I believe I can say that I have never read and then wrote the phrase “p0wder-room-appropriate” but thanks to Donatella of the blog Inspiration and Realisation I have! If your powder rooms are in need of a Christmas tree she … Read More...
Learn embroidery techniques with Karen Ruane
You could take a class led by our beloved Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery. Embroider, embellish, create begins on line in January. Karen says,
… Read More...Join me on an amazing journey in which you will create a unique, individual and
