Craft Gossip

With Spring just around the corner (I hope!), I decided to find some new and different flower patterns online. I think all these are freebies except for one link. I love to make them with luscious orphan skeins I can … Read More...

How much fun is it to dye Easter eggs with your kids? We always poured hot water, food coloring, and vinegar in butter tubs and plop in the eggs. We had more dye on us and everything else than the … Read More...

I received an [tag]Oriental Trading Company[/tag] catalog in the mail today. It was totally devoted to the [tag]scrapbooking[/tag] supplies that they offer. I am not sure about you, but they have some great prices along with great quantity. I have … Read More...

I have met a fabulous woman through [tag]blogging[/tag]. I have been inspired by her to not settle for the ordinary, everyday stuff. She has taken her ability to [tag]scrapbook[/tag], write, and enjoy life to the next level. She has been … Read More...

I set out to find a crochet pattern for a sling for my broken wrist. Couldn’t find anything suitable, but this might be adapted:

http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/crochet.html

Of course, I should have thought to crochet the sling before I needed this … Read More...

Just wanted to let you all know that our Elvis Benefit Concert for the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center was a HUGE success! We raised about $3,000 for the center with ticket sales, concession stand, a raffle, and our silent auction. … Read More...

The weather here has been soooooo wonderful that my dog and I have been enjoying extra walking time. Yesterday evening, Lizzie (my 63 lb dog) and Ronnie (my crochet guru) were walking at a nearby park. We hadn’t made it … Read More...

I can’t believe how fast this year is going by, it is almost St. Patrick’s day, and it feels like the year just began. Everywhere you look on the web you can find great ideas for St. Patrick’s day, … Read More...

What I have found for you today is another great source of [tag]scrapbooking[/tag] information. It is an actual paper magazine and of course it has its online section. It is a section of [tag]Better Homes and Garden[/tag] Family. It has … Read More...

I’m finally nearing completion of the wedding afghan for my nephew who married last June! This has been my ‘nemesis’ afghan – a term we crocheters sometimes use to refer to a project that we either do not enjoy making … Read More...

Mohair Bear Pattern  

Isn’t this about the cutest bear you’ve ever seen? I LOVE it! I’m not a huge fan of stuffed animals or dolls, but every now and then I see one that just SPEAKS to me! This … Read More...

Dictionary.com defines ‘heirloom’ as:

A crochet heirloom is pictured above.
That got me to thinking about crochet and our heritage. Do you have any crochet items made by your … Read More...

I have scrapbooked again.

It feels so good to just be able to pull out the scissors, paper, tape, stickers, and stuff and make
family memories come to life.

I am working on a book about family members right now. … Read More...

www.makingfriends.com is filled with great craft kids and ideas and they are very reasonable. They have a sale page where I found this great project that you can share with your child’s entire class….and then some!

The kit has everything … Read More...

How cute is this Easter cottage! Finished, it is 6″ tall and is made out of pre-cut foamies, which are great for little hands. The cute little bunny and Easter eggs add to the cottage’s charm. The best … Read More...

The party is still happening, but not for much longer. If you are interested, please come join us. They now have over 800 participants. Come network, meet new friends, and travel the world from the comfort of your home. The … Read More...

[tag]Mulberry paper[/tag]

I had never actually heard of this before. Sometimes I think I am a very intelligent person and then other times I realize I know very little.

Anyway, this is what most people call “rice paper”. I have … Read More...