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Mandarin Essential Oil properties
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Mandarin Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata
Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed
Color: Greenish Orange
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Very sweet, citrusy, fruity.
Possible Uses: Acne, dull skin, insomnia, oily skin, scars, spots, stress,…
This very cute necklace came from “instructables” and I am going to try one, so cute!
Rowsoprose tells about her creation. “Heavy metal chains conduct cold–and another word for diamonds? Ice! So if a girl wants to accessorize and keep … Read More...
This very cute necklace came from “instructables” and I am going to try one, so cute!
Rowsoprose tells about her creation. “Heavy metal chains conduct cold–and another word for diamonds? Ice! So if a girl wants to accessorize and keep…
It’s actually still summer here in the northern hemisphere, but before you know it the leaves will be turning colors and floating gracefully to the ground.
Angela Barenholtz has a new tutorial up on Polymer Clay Central for creating a … Read More...
by Angela Barenholtz
It’s actually still summer here in the northern hemisphere, but before you know it the leaves will be turning colors and floating gracefully to the ground.
Angela Barenholtz has a new tutorial up on Polymer Clay Central for creating…
Sew4Home shows how to make a basic square throw pillow. Toss a couple on a couch or bench for an instant update to your decor. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Get ready to do some holiday crafting with this new line from Dream Street by Amy Teets. Click here to see more.
Here’s a great tip from Bargello Needlepoint: Use pinch bowls — flexible silicone cups designed for kitchen use — to tame your tiny stitchery tools and accessories. See the post.
Here’s a great tip from Bargello Needlepoint: Use pinch bowls — flexible silicone cups designed for kitchen use — to tame your tiny stitchery tools and accessories. See the post.
The chart for this precious teeny frog is free (for your personal use) from sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog. Go get it.
Rush over to the Sublime Stitching blog and see Jenny Hart’s new tutorial for her freshly invented Lazy Lotus Stitch. Flip a few Lazy Daisies upside down, add some French knots and straight stitches, and you have a completely new look. See…
Lakshmi Sadala has created a blog, Hand Embroidery from Sadalas, that is a growing resource for embroidery tips and tutorials, particularly for Indian-style needlework. Stop by and check out the abundance of guides she has put together already, and be sure…
I love this silk embroidered flower brooch by Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog. Maybe if we all go comment on it, she’ll tell us how she did it! See the post.
The latest challenge on the Moxie Fab blog is to create a paper craft project inspired by a bag. They have posted a number of lovely bags for you to take inspiration from. I especially like the one shown above. … Read More...
The latest challenge on the Moxie Fab blog is to create a paper craft project inspired by a bag. They have posted a number of lovely bags for you to take inspiration from. I especially like the one shown above.…
Ruthie’s X Stitch Creations blog offers a detailed tutorial for creating a 15-sided biscornu. Ruthie says the design is “great for using up small pieces of Aida.” And what a beautiful result! See the tute.
Many thanks to SharonB of Pin Tangle blog for…
Editor’s note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer available.
Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach lip cord to a sewing project. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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Christine from Christine Sews shows how to attach lip cord to a sewing project. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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Dollar Store Crafts shows how to make this passport organizer from a dishtowel. It includes a space for your passport, as well as slots to hold the credit cards and cash that you’ll need on your trip. Go to the … Read More...