Martha Stewart has a wonderful tutorial on beautiful making bath “snowballs”, similar to a bath bomb but without the fizziness.
Find the instructions here.… Read More...
Homemade Cocoa Mix (as Promised)
Make hot cocoa mix for gifts or yourself.
Christmas Calendar from Drops Designs
I wish I had found this earlier, it’s GORGEOUS!! A Christmas Calendar, from Drops Designs, every day they open up a new free pattern for us. Very Cool! Garn Studio has long been one of my favorite places to find … Read More...
Stuff Those Stockings!
Now that you’ve got all those cool handknit stockings hanging by the chimney with care it’s time to stuff them. Is there a stocking for a sewer or knitting hanging there?
Myself, I can never have enough tape measures. I … Read More...
Winners of the five Noni designer flower patterns
Congratulations to all of you that won these stunning Noni flower patterns. Thank goodness this was a random drawing because I would’ve had a difficult time choosing the winners. I want to thank you all for participating in this giveaway.… Read More...
There’s Still Time!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh…. The new Knitty is out! (happy dance!)
Well, maybe there’s not really time for a sweater or an afghan (unless you go all super knitter), but I found this for you and had to share. … Read More...
Plan your weekend – Indie Craft Shows
More craft shows than you can shake a stick at, so get out your private jet…
SF Bay Area
… Read More...**The Crucible – Annual Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House
Saturday & Sunday, December 13th & 14th
10AM to
Sideshow Bob Salad
Learn to sculpt Sideshow Bob from a Jicama.
Accordian Mini Books
A gorgeous accordian book like this is the perfect way to use up some of your scrap paper. (source)… Read More...
Handmade Christmas Day Lavender pillow tutorial
Cathie and Steve came up with a great tutorial on making a lavender eye pillow, perfect for helping you calm down and get a peaceful night’s rest. These also make great, quick holiday gifts! Find the instructions here.… Read More...
Handmade (Edible) Christmas Gifts
Great recipes and packaging ideas for homemade edible gifts from Martha Stewart.
Homemade Handknit Holidays Part 3
In the last part of our Homemade Handknit Holidays series, I’ll show you one more 
Free Door Stocking, this one from Caron.
But, stockings aren’t the only thing you still have time to knit. How about raiding your stash … Read More...
Easy Table Decor w/Stamping!
Hi Everyone:
Create this fun elegant table decor with your stamps and embossing powder.
Heather Telford created this challenge using her embossing powders and [tag]stamping[/tag]
More information on her blog HERE
Here’s Heather’s table 🙂
Leave us a message and … Read More...
Winter Jewelry Tutorial Crocheted Ice Skates Pin
In a recent email with my sister we talked about things we use to make when we were kids. When I was a youngster, I use to whip up a bunch of these crocheted ice skates every winter to put … Read More...
Red wine sugar scrub recipe
Make this indulgent red wine scrub and exfoliate and moisturize your skin with the yummy scent of red wine!… Read More...
Handmade Holidays – Part 2
As part of our Handmade Holidays series, I’ve found some free Christmas Stocking Patterns for you. It’s not too late, you know, these are quick, easy and so totally doable, before Christmas.
Get your needles ready, no excuses!
Free Christmas … Read More...
Handmade Holidays Part 1 – Create Your Own Christmas Stocking
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...
Eco-Friendly Coasters
With “eco-friendly” holding strong as the latest buzzword, those of us that love to make crafts out of recycled materials can rejoice – we’re way ahead of the curve.
Take these coasters featured at Apartment Therapy recently – all are … Read More...
Soccer Ball Bag
Proof that you can make something new out of just about anything? Take one of the old soccer balls you’ve got laying around from those David Beckham days and turn it into a bag!
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...