Hello there. I was the candle making editor here a couple years ago and it’s good to be back!
I enjoy researching and experimenting with what’s new in candle making, and if I don’t know what I’m doing, I’ll figure … Read More...
Winners of the custom designed shirt giveaway are…
Shannon and Shannon R. This giveaway was held here: http://craftgossip.com/blog/giveaway/review-and-giveaway-bespoke-shirts-for-the-man-in-your-life/.
Congratulations! We have sent your details to the Blank-Label.com team and they will send out your coupons directly.
In the meantime, you can still get a 20% discount for … Read More...
Alert – Major Cuteness Ahead…..
Tutorial: Snow dyeing fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create is so excited about a new technique she recently tried to dye fabric she’s sharing how she did it. One ingredient in the dye bath is snow, shown. There will be three parts to … Read More...
Glass Brings Palestinians and Israelis Together
Thanks first to the Gaffer Girls for posting this link on Facebook and then to The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet blog for writing about it. There is so much turmoil in the middle east, especially with what’s going on in … Read More...
Knitting Answer Book Giveaway
Congratulations, Becky. You’ve won the Knitting Answer Book giveaway.
I’ve sent you an email, get back to me with your name and address and I’ll get it sent right out!
Sneak Peek : Spellbinders Dies
This past weekend at CHA Spellbinders released a whopping 49 new die cut sets! They are due to hit retailers in April. You can view them all in one handy place over at Blockheads were they are also accepting pre-orders … Read More...
The Vintage Drawer
Whimsical, shabby chic, vintage, feminine, pretty – if these words describe your wedding style you don’t want to miss the loveliness that is The Vintage Drawer by Vicky Trainor! Featured on the Love My Dress blog, The Vintage Drawer is … Read More...
DIY Snow Globe Soaps
Here is a tutorial on how to make some really cute snow globe soaps that was brought to my attention via Charm Bracelet Diva These can be used year-round, not just at Christmas!
Click here for full list of … Read More...
Tutorial: Dust cover for your Silhouette machine
If you’ve got a Silhouette machine
, chances are it doesn’t have much opportunity to sit around and collect dust. But for those times when household chores or large projects or work rear their ugly heads and take you away … Read More...
Lion Ice Box Cookies
Diamonds for Dessert had me at ice box cookies. That’s really all I needed, for I find ice box cookies wonderfully clever in and of themselves. But these are lion ice box cookies. Lions. Learn to make them HERE.
Free pattern: Stick horse from a pants leg
LiEr from ikat bag shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a stick horse out of a pants leg. The blue jeans she used are super cute (especially with the pink bridle and pink yarn mane), … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pinwheel embellishments
Malory from Snips and Spice shows how to make felt pinwheel embellishments. These would make the cutest hair accessories for little girls! You could also use a quilting cotton for the top layer of the pinwheel if you wanted to … Read More...
Tutorial: Conversation starter coasters from fabric
Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make a set of fabric coasters sure to get conversation started at a party or a family dinner. Each coaster is printed with a question designed to encourage sharing of … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible cross-over pinafore with applique
Mama Crafts gives step by step instructions for making a reversible cross-over pinafore for little girls. The cross-over back provides a flexible fit. She added a little turtle applique for extra cuteness. And since she had some scraps left over, … Read More...
Sharing Menu Plans
I have been seeing more and more menu plan sharing across the blogosphere of late. A new trend? It does inspire me to get more on the ball and actually plan meals rather than groan “what do you want for … Read More...
Conversation Heart Cookie Pops (of a different kind)
When I first saw these in my inbox from Sugar Swings! labeled as cookie pops, I just assumed they were your standard cookies on a stick in conversation heart form. Now they are so beautifully decorated, I would certainly have … Read More...
Favorites from CHA
Vivian Masket shares some of her favorite new releases from the Winter 2011 CHA Show. Click here to go to her blog post.
Giveaway: Valentine SVG Pack
The BeaOriginal team is giving away this 5-pack of Valentine SVG files. Entries close this Friday, February 4th 2011 at 8 pm. Click here to go to the giveaway. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles… Read More...
Custom Laser Cut Settler’s of Catan!
Saw these awesome custom laser cut interlocking Settler’s of Catan game board pieces on Make Zine Blog the other week. My husband and I spent a whole summer playing this game with our neighbors on hot weekend nights. It was … Read More...