AC Albums
Until Thursday July 2nd at midnight PST, if you share a link showing how you store or use your American Crafts Albums, you will be entered in a drawing to win two AC albums. Go to giveaway
…Share your AC Albums and win!
Jillibean Soup Sneak Peeks
Starting July 1st, check the Jillibean Soup blog for sneak peeks of the new products being released at the summer CHA show. Each sneak peek post will also give you a chance to win the product being revealed. Get more info.
…Simply Gemstones Book Review
Simply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone Jewelry by Nancy Alden
- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Potter Craft (July 14, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0307451356
- ISBN-13: 978-0307451354
If you’re a jewelry maker, chances are you have lusted after a gemstone or … Read More...
Simply Gemstones Book Review
Simply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone Jewelry by Nancy Alden
If you’re a jewelry maker, chances are you have lusted after a gemstone or ten. Be it majestic turquoise, fiery opals or sparkly diamonds, todays fashion…
All about sergers
Meg from Fashioned by Meg shares her knowledge of sergers with an article on Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. If you’re considering buying a serger, or if you have a serger that you haven’t quite conquered yet, this article will … Read More...
All about sergers
Meg from Fashioned by Meg shares her knowledge of sergers with an article on Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. If you’re considering buying a serger, or if you have a serger that you haven’t quite conquered yet, this article will help you…
Edible Flowers Guide
Visit Good Housekeeping for a guide to which flowers are edible and may be used for decorating cakes. Very useful, especially to learn which flowers (daffodil and tulip, for example) are toxic.
Tutorial: Fabric ID tags
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these fabric ID tags. Use them on your luggage, on diaper bags, on anything that needs a little bright label. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It and Love It]
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August Polymer Cafe!
The August issue of Polymer Cafe has arrived, with lots of treats to inspire and instruct. The “Random Layers Pendants” by Christi Uliczny featured on the cover show a fantastic way to use an assortment of both translucent and opaque … Read More...
August Polymer Cafe!
The August issue of Polymer Cafe has arrived, with lots of treats to inspire and instruct. The “Random Layers Pendants” by Christi Uliczny featured on the cover show a fantastic way to use an assortment of both translucent and opaque…
Tutorial: Sew a gardening apron
This gardening apron will keep all your tools handy when you’re working in the garden. Wiener Dog Tricks shows how to make one. I love the repurposed jeans pockets! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a gardening apron
This gardening apron will keep all your tools handy when you’re working in the garden. Wiener Dog Tricks shows how to make one. I love the repurposed jeans pockets! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Wiener Dog Tricks]
Online Crochet How-To’s For Beginners
Starting at the beginning with a slipstitch, how do we (did we) learn to crochet? If you’re lucky, someone in your family or a dear friend or teacher taught you this wonderful craft. If you’re not so lucky and you … Read More...
ONLINE CROCHET HOW-TO’S FOR BEGINNERS
Starting at the beginning with a slipstitch, how do we (did we) learn to crochet? If you’re lucky, someone in your family or a dear friend or teacher taught you this wonderful craft. If you’re not so lucky and you…
Tutorial: Patchwork fabric kite
Sarah Fielke shows how to make a patchwork fabric kite on The Last Piece. A handmade kite like this has way more personality than the plastic dollar store versions. Get the how-to.
[photo from The Last Piece]
Tutorial: D-ring belt from juice pouches
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a D-ring belt from empty juice pouches. So clever! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Obsessively Stitching]
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Tutorial: D-ring belt from juice pouches
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a D-ring belt from empty juice pouches. So clever! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Obsessively Stitching]
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Cocktail Party 101
Visit Better Homes and Gardens for a great slideshow on crafting the basic cocktails: Gibson, Manhattan, Martini, Tom Collins and more. They also cover step by steps for creating a menu that includes shrimp cocktail and polenta with peppers … Read More...
Cocktail Party 101
Visit Better Homes and Gardens for a great slideshow on crafting the basic cocktails: Gibson, Manhattan, Martini, Tom Collins and more. They also cover step by steps for creating a menu that includes shrimp cocktail and polenta with peppers and onions.
Plating Tips for Entertaining
Squeeze bottles, dusting, garnish, coulis, curls… so much potential for confusion. I worked very briefly in the kitchen of a fine Washington, DC restaurant. I was supposed to chop fruit for 8 hours a day until they decided to throw … Read More...