The oldest female World War II veteran living in New York state is still helping other soldiers fighting in current wars – even at 99 years of age.
Jeanne B. Champ, a resident of the Hultquist Assisted Living Center, is … Read More...
99-Year-Old Veteran Knits For Soldiers Abroad
Jeanne B. Champ, a resident of the Hultquist Assisted Living Center, is a true inspiration. At 99 years of age, she is the oldest female World War II veteran living in New York state, and she is still making a … Read More...
Welcome SNR
Hi Everyone:
Thank you so much for stopping by 🙂
Today I want to talk a bit about my passions 🙂
That’s right I am passionate about stamping, digital, scrapbook, altered art, and my biggest passion of all is the … Read More...
MYRA WOOD
I have yet to get my hands on this book – but, boy, doesn’t it look exciting??
Myra Wood’s website has some more pix of patterns from this book. Check that out at www.myrawood.com
The look is very romantic … Read More...
Tie-Dye Flowers
Roni Johnson of the Ranger Design Team shows how to change plain white flowers into these beauties.
[tags]scrapbooking, tutorial, flowers[/tags]
Looking for Tie Dye kits? Our prefered bran is Tulip Tye Dye kits
with strong vibrant colours that last.
Giveaway from Cicada Daydream
Cicada Studios is giving away a Summertime Sampler. Valued at $25, this pack includes 4 prints from the Summertime collection: Water Bubbles, Queen Anne’s Lace, and Sand Dollars. Each piece measures 12″h x 13.5w. Enter the giveaway at Cicada … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fabric Easter basket
A tisket, a tasket, it’s a fabric easter basket! The Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this springtime fabric basket. I love the spring-y colors they used for the example! Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, basket, easter, fabric[/tags]… Read More...
Free PDF pattern for reversible summer tote
Flower Girl Designs offers this free PDF pattern for a reversible summer tote. She also has several other PDF patterns for sale in her Etsy shop. Get the free pattern.
Tap Shoe Necklace
If you’re like me, you’ve got more memories of dance studios than classrooms from your growing up years. And while I may not miss the pointe shoes or the tens of thousands of leotards I had to own, I definitely … Read More...
Cool idea: A cutting table from old doors
When I first saw the picture of this cutting table posted by Violet of Violet Craft, I thought, “Man, that chick laid out some cash for such a pretty table!” Then I read the post, where she explains that … Read More...
Sweet Stuff on Sticks
Learn to make cake pops from the Kitchn and cotton candy fairy bites from Conversations With A Cupcake.
Reclaimed Fabric Bags
Gorgeous fabric bags (like the one pictured above) are for sale through Lynx Designs. Each one is unique, made from reclaimed fabric sourced locally in Andalucia, Spain, and for every bag sold a donation is made to help save the … Read More...
Free Slippers from Prayer Shawl Ministries
This free slipper pattern comes to us from the Prayer Shawl Ministries Blog.
Wanting to continue in the Prawer Shawl Knitting but already having more shawls than needed, this blogger came up with the idea of knitting and then fulling … Read More...
Millefiori Madness
Read all about it. How beautiful chips of colorful glass can lean towards obsession and then back again. The Shebamakeda blog will tell you all about it!
80s sweater to cool cowl
Look what Meghan from Clementine’s Closet is doing with thrifted sweaters! A few alterations take this sweater from 80s doldrums to this-year-stylish. See more about this project at Wardrobe Refashion, or visit Meghan’s Etsy shop Clementine’s Closet.
[tags]sewing, refashion, … Read More...
Celebrate Spinning During National Craft Month
From Stefani, assistant editor of SpinOff Magazine…
While most of us have fiber on the mind all year long, this month provides a special opportunity to honor spinning and other crafty endeavors because March is National Craft Month.
You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a spring tote
Jill from Homemade by Jill made this pretty spring tote, and shows how you can make one, too. She made it from two tea towels (one for the outside, one for the inside). Load it up with a blanket and … Read More...
Book Review and Giveaway
Read a review on Sherry Steveson’s book When Life Gives You Lemons
, and then enter to win a copy of the book!
[tags]scrapbooking, giveaway, book review[/tags]
Tutorial: Sew a set of cocktail napkins
“You know, you can only use a paper napkin once and then you have to throw it away.” These words of wisdom were offered to me by my 5-year-old daughter. And she’s right. So go for a greener solution with … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a sweater vest into a dirndl
Look at what Hannah from knick knacks & ric rac did with a thrifted sweater vest. She turned it into a dirndl! Brilliant!! And if that’s not enough, she gives a tutorial to show you how it’s done. Get the … Read More...