Craft Gossip

Do you remember making paper chains when you were young?  Well now even the smallest of fingers can create colorful chains. These pre-cut strips of paper are pre-gummed, so all you do is wet it and stick it! You will … Read More...

This is a great way to get your child’s craft box filled to the brim.  It’s called Collosal Box of Crafts. t has sequin, google eyes, craft sticks, feathers, glue pens, a project book, and lots more.

This is great! … Read More...

I have a new FAVORITE crochet magazine – Crochet Today! I have just purchased my third issue of this great, new mag. It’s full of wonderful patterns and great, full color photos. There is a wide variety of patterns, too. … Read More...

Crafts and food are two of my favorite things, so I am sure that being editor of Edible Crafts is going to be a great adventure for me! I hope that you’ll enjoy reading and experimenting with me as much … Read More...

I am thinking about it, but it is kind of scary. Actually, it looks like it might be very complicated and too much trouble working out the techno kinks.

I have decided though. I am going to do it!

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In this post of 2/19 [tag]Marnie Maclean [/tag]writes about gauge. Not important you say? Well, would you build a house that needs to be 20 blocks wide, but not determine the width of the block? Do you buy … Read More...

My life has been beyond chaotic lately. Do you ever wonder at times how you got where you are? Before Christmas, our life was quite smooth. We had a routine going as a [tag]family[/tag] and things were good.

My husband … Read More...

Wish I had a pattern for this Gymboree bag. Think I can figure it out? I’d change the colors to match a pretty little dress.

Since I finished the butterfly poncho for Peytan, I began thinking about cute little girl’s … Read More...

I was browsing Ebay when I ran across some of the cutest polymer clay dolls I have ever seen! I was so amazed by their detail that I had to buy one.  Here is an example of one I found.… Read More...

I love Mr. Shakespeare. I love that his poetry and plays had such memorable verses to quote. One of the things that makes a great [tag]scrapbook[/tag] page is what you write. Whether that is [tag]journaling[/tag] – telling about what is … Read More...

I honestly do not know where this dimension chart originated. If it’s YOURS, please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due! It is not my original work, but I’ll take a chance and share it … Read More...

Here’s a little number that I worked up for the only grandchild of a dear friend. I wanted her to look like a butterfly princess on her first birthday. The poncho is a simple two rectangle version made with RH … Read More...

After I wrote my last post, I went looking for more people like me. People given or choosing to take the opportunity to share their views, insights, and love for scrapbooking.

Let me tell you, it is an amazing world … Read More...

My life has been very hectic lately. My children have been exposed to the chicken pox. So I have been waiting with anxious anticipation, on whether they will get the chicken pox or not. They have never had them before. … Read More...

There are some shapes that just appeal to me more than others. Stars are one of those shapes that I find particularly appealing. They come in all styles from very traditional to extremely whimsical. They all look good to me. … Read More...

I contacted Hobby Lobby, by email,to let them know that the paint-by-number kit I had purchased was dried out.  I just wanted to let them know so they could check the rest of the kits.  I was so surprised when … Read More...

Neck & Front Detail. Love those buttons!

My mom and her ‘special’ sweater.

Pattern is from Kim Guzman ‘Jiffy Cardigan’.

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Here is a picture of my first ‘real’ sweater! This one is a special one for me as I … Read More...