I am so excited that Built By Wendy’s, Wendy Mullin has created a follow-up book to her widely popular sewing how-to, Sew U: The Built By Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe.
Sew U Home Stretch is all … Read More...
Recycled Candle Mold & Container Ideas
You can reuse all kinds of things around the house for candle molds. Milk cartons work great and all you have to do is peel it off when the wax is set.
Paper cups are good and yogurt containers also … Read More...
Recycled Crayons Etsy Sellers
I love the idea of reusing all those old crayons after you’ve colored away their use down to a 1 inch stub. In the spirit of green crafts you can melt and pour those pretties into something new. I recently … Read More...
Earth Day DIY: Urchin Scrubbie Tutorial
Although this is a couple days late. I figured we’re all supposed to go greener every day! In honor of Earth Day, Karrie Weaver of Girl On The Rocks posted a lovely knit scrubbie tutorial made from yarn and recycled … Read More...
A Must Have Book, Felt It! Stitch It! Fabulous!
I did order and receive Felt It! Stitch It! Fabulous! and it is filled with fun and innovative ideas that I wish I had thought of. When you use the flea market wools you will get … Read More...
Dr Who Fans Unite
I am not really a big fan of Dr who and watch it without too much interest or care but was confused when he kept talking about Jelly Babies, well now I am confused no more for those of you … Read More...
Gift boxes and more
Hi Everybody:
Lately I’ve been spending time on the packaging of my gifts, I want to create something special to make the whole gift giving something unique.
Beate has created this wonderful boxes that can be use for anything.
Instructions … Read More...
The Fabulous Patio
The weather is simply so beautiful this time of year in Los Angeles (okay I know I’ll be getting some calls from my family in Seattle about rubbing this in!). It got me thinking about sewing for the outside of … Read More...
Scrapbook Education 101
Times To Remember is proud to announce that we are offering an exciting new educational program called Scrapbook Design & You by EK Success!
Scrapbook Design & You is an educational program designed to teach beginner through advanced scrapbookers … Read More...
Scented Soy Votive Candles Giveaway
The Bloggy Giveaways are giving me an excuse to share my candles with you. Today I made some raspberry scented votive candles with a soy blend wax.
I will be giving away four candles and all you have to do … Read More...
Create this gift box for your cards
Hi Everybody:
why not create this beautiful gift box and make a set of cards to give as gifts..
Rebecca created this cute box using this template hereÂ
Have a great day,
Maggie
Sewing for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, I have scoured the internet in search of the best Grocery / Tote bags you can make yourself. Not only will you be helping to save the Planet by bringing your own bags to the … Read More...
Earth-Friendly Ways with Polymer Clay
I know Polymer Clay
gets a bad rap on earth day, so do cars, but most of us drive one. So how can you be green and a polymer clay artist and make sure that your use of polymer clay … Read More...
Knotions Call For Submissions
I know what your thinking, not another e-zine, but can we really have too many of these?
But the reason I am blogging about KnotionsMag is the Call for submissions.
If you are an original knitting pattern creator/designer than … Read More...
Create this quick Chocolate Holder Gift Card
hi everyone:
Lately, I’ve been enjoying the video tutorials featured on a number of blogs..
Do you enjoy the videos as well?
Create this fun Chocolate card holder as a gift using your stamps by Angie.
Let us know … Read More...
Nature Craft – Twig Art
In honor of Earth Day, I think it’s appropriate to highlight an artist who creates organic works that literally stem from the Earth. Shown is the work of Paul Schick, who pieces together twigs and pods to form both functional … Read More...
STORING YOUR CROCHET
http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2008/04/soft_sweater_storage_box_for_y.html
I saw this today and thought it was a really nifty way to recycle an old sweater.
This got me to thinking about other creative ways to store our FO’s and our yarn stash. I suspect that good shelving … Read More...
Nicky Epstein’s Books, Crocheted Flowers & Knitted Flowers
Nicky Epstein’s Books, Crocheted Flowers & Knitted Flowers Nicky Epstein is one of many knitters and felters favorite designers, from her “Knitting Never Felt Better “to her current book Crocheted Flowers. Nicky was one of … Read More...
Tauer Perfumes
Explore niche perfumery with Andy Tauer. From the website homepage:
“I create perfume; using the best ingredients I can get. With passion and love, to share what I consider beautiful, and exciting. I want to create perfumes beyond the … Read More...
Hanging Bottle Candles
I found this candle holder today and I love it! I still don’t know where the heck to hang it but it’s pictured here hanging off our mail box.
It’s a nice variation on the bottle because you see people … Read More...