I’ve always loved variegated yarns. The mystery of the pattern and the striping, or pooling, or even flashing is intriquing. That being said, not everyone likes these surprises. There are some who want perfect stipes with no pooling, and no … Read More...
CROCHET DVD – HOORAY!!
WOW! How have I overlooked crochet DVD’s before?? I’ve looked at their covers at craft stores and even at the library, but never took one home to see what is on one. Big Mistake! These things are treasure troves – … Read More...
Use your Stash Monday
there are days I know you are going to gasp, I don’t feel like [tag]stamping[/tag]… It’s ok to feel that way sometimes..
Those are the times tha tyou can bring your stash out and start using them..
Allison … Read More...
Use your Stash Monday
there are days I know you are going to gasp, I don’t feel like [tag]stamping[/tag]… It’s ok to feel that way sometimes..
Those are the times tha tyou can bring your stash out and start using them..
Allison … Read More...
Book Review: The Jeweler’s Studio Handbook
The Jeweler’s Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Working with Metal
and Mixed Media Materials (Paperback) by Brandon Holschuh
- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Quarry Books (February 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1592534856
- ISBN-13: 978-1592534852
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.9
Tutorial: Sew a 3-d stuffed heart toy
Pin and Paper offers a tutorial to make this sweet 3-D stuffed heart toy. The soft toy would be just the thing for little ones, either as a Valentine’s Day surprise or for year-round fun. Get the tutorial.
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Clever Tool for Brownies
Make brownies for Valentine's Day.
The Dichotomy of Thought and Cake
Make a polka dot cake.
Cheese Plate Jar As Craft Idea?
Maggie Mason consistently posts great ideas for making life (and craft) easier to manage. This cheese plate jar idea of hers is a great organizational idea for foodies, but I’m pretty sure we can adapt the idea to a great … Read More...
Campo Di Fiore
Campo di Fiore is a company specializing in natural soaps made of olive oil. Based in the beautiful Castile region of Spain, the soaps are made from the time-honored and traditional recipes from the area.
With unique scent combinations like … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an apron from an old pair of jeans
Lucy at My Byrd House shows how to make these aprons from an old pair of jeans. Each apron takes just one pant leg, so you get two out of one pair of jeans. Get the tute!
Pattern Copyright Info
Everyone knows that copying a pattern is a no-no. Designers who create these awesome fashions deserve to be paid for their time and their efforts in the form of crafters buying their products. When a pattern is copied, the designer … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a bear-shaped drawstring bag
We Wilsons shows a new take on the basic drawstring bag. It’s bear-shaped bag designed her aunt created years ago for Christmas presents. I can see how this easily became a child’s favorite bag! Get the tutorial.
Knitting Bird Pendant Giveaway
Jesse Janes creates fabulous, colorful pendants on Scrabble Tiles. The brightly colored designs reflect the beauty and unique quality of Jesse Janes owner, J. Foster.
These pendants are a small sampling of the over 200 designs that is offered by … Read More...
Tutorial: Loose-fitting wrap
Michael Miller Fabrics has a tutorial for making this loose-fitting wrap. They show it made out of their organic herringbone material. Gorgeous! Get the tutorial.
Pregnant belly oil recipe
If you are pregnant, try this massage oil from MotherNature.com to help prevent stretch marks. The lavender essential oil also acts as a muscle relaxant.
Pregnant Belly Oil
4 400-International Unit vitamin E capsules
4 ounces almond (or any light … Read More...
Free chart: Love Birds
The Sampler Girl is reprising the Love Birds cross-stitch chart she created in 2005. Yea! To get the chart free, see At the Honeysuckle Tree blog.
Scavenger Hunt at PCAGOE has begun!
Do you love a good scavenger hunt? The PCAGOE (Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy) has begun their Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt! Visit their website here for more information!
[tags]PCAGOE, scavenger hunt, valentine’s day[/tags]
“New in Town” Movie Review
Have you heard about this movie New in Town starring Renee Zellweger? It has scrapbooking as one of the themes. Hop on over to the Scrapbook Obsession blog for a review of the movie from a scrapooker’s perspective.
Have … Read More...
PROPERLY CONNECTED?
We are all aware of the many published crochet artists/designers. We buy their books and read articles about them in magazines. We peruse their websites and buy their goods on etsy. But, just HOW professional is professional?
I was researching … Read More...