What a cute and simple idea from Coffee and Vanilla: a fruit and cheese hedgehog. Find the how-tos here.
Lace Vine Stitch
This is just pretty. Plus it’s green, and we all know how I love green! Imagine this with beads, oh yeah, I smell a shawl in the making!
Sarah, from knitting.about.com brings us this pretty stitch swatch.
http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingstitchesuz/g/vine-lace.htm
Lace Vine Stitch
This is just pretty. Plus it’s green, and we all know how I love green! Imagine this with beads, oh yeah, I smell a shawl in the making!
Sarah, from knitting.about.com brings us this pretty stitch swatch.
http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingstitchesuz/g/vine-lace.htm
Project: Interlocking Gatefold Card
Visit Qbee’s Quest blog for a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to make this fantastic interlocking gatefold card. Brenda also shares lots of other wonderful projects on her blog , so be sure to check out the rest … Read More...
Project: Interlocking Gatefold Card
Visit Qbee’s Quest blog for a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to make this fantastic interlocking gatefold card. Brenda also shares lots of other wonderful projects on her blog , so be sure to check out the rest … Read More...
Project: Interlocking Gatefold Card
image by Brenda aka Qbee
Visit Qbee’s Quest blog for a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to make this fantastic interlocking gatefold card. Brenda also shares lots of other wonderful projects on her blog , so be sure to check…
Back to School Rules! Swap
I am a HUGE fan of swaps-can you tell? They are a great way to meet people and teach your children about geography. I’ve recently found a school supply swap that sounds like fun! It is for kids from…
More Patterns From Knitty
New patterns have been added to Knitty’s lineup for Summer. Go here to see it all! http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/index.php
Old Quilts (or new ones) “leaf” their old life and grow into new home decor
Design Sponge posted this wonderful leaf project that was created by the design duo of Alyssa and Joslyn Krismer. They use a vintage quilt and fabric that was not usable due to damage but by cutting it into small pieces … Read More...
Old Quilts (or new ones) “leaf” their old life and grow into new home decor
Design Sponge posted this wonderful leaf project that was created by the design duo of Alyssa and Joslyn Krismer. They use a vintage quilt and fabric that was not usable due to damage but by cutting it into small pieces was…
Mandarin essential oil properties
Mandarin Essential Oil properties
from Aroma Web
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 … Read More...
Mandarin essential oil properties
Mandarin Essential Oil properties
from Aroma Web
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,…
Woolery knitted/felted jewelry Tutorial
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...
Woolery knitted/felted jewelry Tutorial
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…
Leaves are falling, falling
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...
Leaves are falling, falling
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…
Tutorial: Basic square throw pillow
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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Tutorial: Basic square throw pillow
Sneak Peek: Dream Street Papers
Get ready to do some holiday crafting with this new line from Dream Street by Amy Teets. Click here to see more.
Embroidery tool: Pinch bowls
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.