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Making Candle Globes With Balloons

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BalloonsI found a video that shows you step by step how to create a beautiful candle globe. All you need is some melted wax and a balloon.

You then fill the balloon with water and dip into the heated wax … Read More...

Vintage Linens

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pillowcase_dress.jpgWITHERINE garments are made from fine vintage napkins, pillowcases, flour sacks, table cloths, hankies and doilies. In the company’s Etsy shop you’ll find adorable little girls modeling handmade bonnets, sundresses and halter tops — all of which are fit for … Read More...

Link Swaps

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I am busy organizing my blog posts and links, if you would like to swap links with me you can add the banner here or the following text link Needlework News @ Craftgossip – http://needlework.craftgossip.com

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Heaps of Competitions

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Cross Stitching.com is giving you the chance to win heaps and heaps of stuff in there monthly prize draws.

*Win £1000 of brand new fabric from Zweigart
*FREE Ticket Giveaway from ICHF
* FREE ‘Precision Cutting’ Giveaway from Fiskars

*FREE … Read More...

Basic Ball – Knitting Pattern

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The design is easy to follow and only requires basic knitting skills, making it a great project for those just starting out with knitting or for children. The wool type yarn used in the pattern gives it a soft and … Read More...

ScrapDragons

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Are you up for a challange? If life isnt challaneging enough then how about challenging yourself to a little

scrapbook contest at Scrapdragons. There are lot’s of prizes up for grabs and the challanges change regularly so if you … Read More...

Are you feeling the call yet?

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Hi Everyone:

The butterfly call that is……I am luving butterfly right now, I have incorporated butterfly in almost everything I’ve created.

I have a free butterfly template for you to download to use in all your crafting.

Here’s a scrapbooking … Read More...

Get ready for Spring

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Hi Everybody:

I luv it when I get to use my stamps for more than just creating cards..

Sherrie created this cute kitchen ensemble by using her stamps..

Instructions here

What other ways have you use your stamps for you … Read More...

Spring Candle Holder Project Ideas

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Spring Candle HoldersWe decorated a few pastel colored votive holders today with some colorful spring themed rub on transfers.

Spring Candles They’re so easy and cheerful and inexpensive. You could rub the transfer directly on to the candle as well but I like it … Read More...

FINDING CROCHET BOOKS ON THE WEB

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I’m always on the lookout for newly released crochet books as well as older crochet books that may have passed me by. I just found this great resource for finding titles and comparing prices:

http://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochttp://www.cheapestbookprice.com/IM/?keyval=crochet&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword het&submitbut=Search&submit=1&key=keyword

There are pages and … Read More...