Crafts, DIY and Handmade Ideas
Here are some fun Easter facts straight from the National Confectioners Association (NCA) – the American candy industry’s leading and oldest trade association.
The first chocolate eggs were made in Europe in the early 19th century and remain among the … Read More...
If you are still wondering what to make for Easter dinner dessert, I have found a few crafty ideas for you here.
You just need a little imagination, and maybe a tad of inspiration, which you will find on … Read More...
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Stitch N’ Pitchâ„¢ Fan Newsletter
Spring 2007
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These hooks are kinda hard to find. Wanted to share the site I just found them on:
Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hooks
http://crochetasylum.com/html/hooked_on_hooks.html
Clover Soft Touch also has a set of thread hooks which are wonderful. My LYS, Hearthstone Knits … Read More...
I am coming back to my first love in scrapbooking . The wonderful world of pens, papers, scissors, glues, tapes, stamps, and the list just keeps going. I thought to myself, “I have been focusing on the digital side of … Read More...
I think that Fernmonkey’s thoughtful ‘response’ to my recent blog “‘Is Crochet the Red-Headed Stepchild of Knitting?’” deserves to be read by all. So, although I could find no way to contact Fernmonkey personally, I’ve decided to elevate … Read More...
http://mylittlemochi.typepad.com/my_little_mochi/files/japanese_pattern_help.pdf
If you enjoy making those cute Japanese inspired stuffed animals, here’s a link to a document that will help you understand the directions written in Japanese.
Here’s a cute ‘twofer’ I ran across.
from craftlog.org… Read More...
Stuck on understanding a [tag]knitting[/tag] term and just can’t understand the printed words? You need to visit the [tag]Knitting Techniques[/tag] site. The visuals on the pages make it all come together.… Read More...
I’ve never seen anything like this before. It’s a “twist” on those bread ties we toss out. The are call Art Fun Twists and you can bend and shape them into anything your heart desires. Wouldn’t these make a cool … Read More...
Today’s site is called [tag]Scrapbook-Bytes[/tag]. It is a great site with a lot to offer the beginner digital scrapbooker. It has a chat room, forums, tutorials, and articles that will help your [tag]digital scrapbooking[/tag] journey a success.
One … Read More...
Now that I have found you some program options, I thought I would look into some [tag]digital scrapbooking tutorials[/tag] that might help you figure out your program. I know there are many out there, but I thought I would take … Read More...
Followup Post with reader’s comments is here
YEP! Yarn shops are notorious for snubbing crocheters. Books that contain both knit and crochet are dominated by knit. Many ready to wear items that are crocheted are marketed as knitted. There are … Read More...
The more I read this woman’s [tag]blog[/tag], the more I love her. She is the most awe inspiring person I have never met. She is the [tag]Yarn Harlot[/tag]. To read her blog is to understand.
She can bring together … Read More...
How is your digital scrapping going? All of you out there, let me know. I have to admit I have been having a hard time finding time for it of late, but I am hoping to get back into the … Read More...
What to do with leftover [tag]sock yarn[/tag]? Knitters around the world often wonder what to do with those bits and pieces. Some save the yarn in little baggies with the ball band and hope to find it when they need … Read More...
I have another digi scrapping program for you. It is called [tag]Scrapbook Max![/tag] and I must tell you it is very simple to use.
If you are looking for a very straight forward program, this is for you. All your … Read More...
The [tag]Harlot[/tag] is coming, the Harlot is coming – to a city near you I hope!
[tag]Stephanie Pearl McPhee[/tag] is promoting her new book “[tag]The Yarn Harlot’s Guide to the Land of Knitting
abilities! well, beyond my abilities. i just can’t hold the yarn with this cast on! there are any number of other things i can’t do or can do poorly or very slowly – like typing. gives me far more respect … Read More...
I have found another program for you to try [tag]digi scrapping[/tag] with. This one was brought to my attention by Connie who was a commenter on one of my previous posts. So Connie, I checked out the program you recommended. … Read More...
I told you I would go looking for programs and I have started.
Today, I received a newsletter from Scrapbook.com. In it was information regarding this program called [tag]FotoFusion[/tag]. It is a [tag]digital scrapbooking[/tag] program. It has three different … Read More...
