Check out the Creative Corner at Maya Road to download recipe cards to make holiday houses like the ones that won their recent contest! Each card lists the supplies you need as well as the step-by-step instructions to make the … Read More...
Create a Holiday Tradition Memory Page
Hi Everyone:
Kimberly has created this fabulous Scrapbook Memory page of her Holidays, including extra pics tucked away in fabulous pocket. She added extra texture with [tag]stamping[/tag].
Recounting the events of the Holiday.
More info on kimberly’s blog here
Have … Read More...
Sew a simple fleece hat
This may be one of the simplest hat patterns I’ve seen – perfect for a quick Christmas gift or perhaps a charity service project. All it takes is a scrap of fleece and two seams. Check out the full tutorial … Read More...
Celebration of Craftswomen Arts Fair and Jewelry Artist Lisa Toland
Last weekend I attended the Celebration of Craftswomen show here in San Francisco. It has 300 Vendors over 2 weekends (150 vendors per weekend). There is an amazing amount of talent at this show. I wanted to go both weekends, … Read More...
Marshmallows! (Coming Soon…the Cocoa)
Learn to make homemade marshmallows and cocoa mix.
More Glass Sinks…by Glass Artists
You probably have seen glass basin sinks in your home improvement stores and popping up everywhere you visit. It always makes me happy to see real artists work being used in this fashion, as opposed to the big box store … Read More...
Quick Monday Link-up
The Frugal Crafter – for tips, tricks and freebies
Watch The Chocolate Project on The Scrapbook Lounge
Enter the Year in Review Contest on Scrapbooking.com
Check out this lifetime collection of scrapbooks!
Have a happy and creative Monday!
Ladies Home Journal Magazine Anyone?
Hi Everyone:
Cuttlebug challenge blog has several great giveaway on the blog.
1 year free subscription to Ladies Home Journal Magazine .
Plus a Fun fun ornaments on the cuttlebug challenge blog with a giveaway 🙂 HERE
This elegant Ornament … Read More...
Freeform Steps Outside the Pattern Book Box
Find a box and step right into it. Take your hook and yarn with you. Sit down and follow all the rules. When you get tired of following all those rules, make a few of your own. Then, you are … Read More...
Glass Toggle Clasp
There are so many mass made toggle clasps out there and they really are great solutions to finishing your jewelry pieces. But why not find something unique like this to ensure that your jewelry creation is definitely one of a … Read More...
Stuff Those Stockings!
Now that you’ve got all those cool handknit stockings hanging by the chimney with care it’s time to stuff them. Is there a stocking for a sewer or knitting hanging there?
Myself, I can never have enough tape measures. I … Read More...
What’s new at FREEBIES, etc.!
Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! has been churning out needlepoint tutes, tips, and patterns so quickly that I haven’t been able to keep up! Pour yourself a cup of coffee and spend a little time on her site. If you’re like … Read More...
Free pattern catch-up
his roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at the … Read More...
Fun Christmas Snowman Treats You Can Make In Your Kitchen
So many fun, sweet things to make in honor of Frosty.
Winners of the five Noni designer flower patterns
Congratulations to all of you that won these stunning Noni flower patterns. Thank goodness this was a random drawing because I would’ve had a difficult time choosing the winners. I want to thank you all for participating in this giveaway.… Read More...
Self-Critical Artists
I think it’s funny how critical artists can be of themselves. And I can say that because I do the same thing.
Check out these beads on Etsy by Dragynsfyre. She says they’re discolored. I say they’re perfect and … Read More...
Make a Holiday Village
Make this adorable holiday village for your mantle. Find all the instructions and step by step photos on Claudine Hellmuth’s blog. Thanks for sharing this project Claudine!
Make Rugelach
Lots of recipes for rugelach, the traditional Jewish pastry.
There are things you just shouldn’t do
And one of them, believe it or not, is knit every waking moment. Oh, sure, you can knit while riding in the car (back of a bike is difficult, especially if you drop your yarn… don’t ask me how I … Read More...
Why DO we crochet?
Why do we crochet? Why don’t we stand on our heads or play mah jongg instead? Well, I can’t stand on my head and I never learned to play mah jongg – and i think you need some people to … Read More...