What are web rings or netrings you ask? A web ring is a social network. The ring is a way of linking web sites that have a similar theme, like [tag]knitting[/tag], [tag]crafts[/tag], [tag]textiles[/tag], – any topic that you can imagine … Read More...
Where do YOU buy yarn?
Stock Photo of Historic Yarn Shop
Where do you buy yarn? With all the rumors flying about Wal-Mart closing its Fabric/Crafts/Yarn Departments, many people are complaining that they will have no local source of yarn and other craft supplies.
I … Read More...
Heat it up!
[tag]Embossing[/tag]
I have been trying my hand at [tag]digital scrapbooking[/tag] lately and I am not overly enamored with it yet. It has made me truly appreciate the old fashioned way of [tag]scrapbooking[/tag] and embossing is very much a part of … Read More...
Strips OR Squares – What Motif Suits You?
Would you carry a sign that said ‘Strips for Yarn’? Not!!
MAM (above)
Those MAM (mile a minute) translate to Mile a Millenium for me! I just can’t get into them. I like the look and always fool myself into … Read More...
Wikipedia & Scrapbooking
If you have never read about scrapbooking in Wikipedia, you should.
I found the article very interesting. It gives some history on how scrapbooking was started. You can also check out different sites that link from there.
Here is the … Read More...
Digital Freebies
Just so you know, they are out there. If you have not come across any, you have not been looking hard enough. They are there.
I received a great tip from one of you about a site called oscrap.com. … Read More...
My Hot Chocolate Story
Winter’s almost over, and I am already looking forward to the Spring. This winter was especially long and cold, leaving us with many indoor hours to fill, which can be quite trying with two young children at home.
I keep … Read More...
I can’t believe she’s already 5!
Friday was my eldest daughter’s 5th birthday. I still can’t believe it, she seems so big but at the same time is still my baby. She got lots of gifts and was the birthday princess for the day but … Read More...
Kwik Crafts Website Review
Just found this site tonight while looking for cool new stuff, www.kwikcrafts.com. It has tons of projects for the kids and great prices too! I have requested a catalog and can’t wait to go through it with Lindsey. I … Read More...
For Little Hands…
Do you remember making paper chains when you were young? Well now even the smallest of fingers can create colorful chains. These pre-cut strips of paper are pre-gummed, so all you do is wet it and stick it! You will … Read More...
To get them started
This is a great way to get your child’s craft box filled to the brim. It’s called Collosal Box of Crafts. t has sequin, google eyes, craft sticks, feathers, glue pens, a project book, and lots more.
This is great! … Read More...
MAGAZINE REVIEW – CROCHET TODAY!
I have a new FAVORITE crochet magazine – Crochet Today! I have just purchased my third issue of this great, new mag. It’s full of wonderful patterns and great, full color photos. There is a wide variety of patterns, too. … Read More...
Crafts for Foodies
Crafts and food are two of my favorite things, so I am sure that being editor of Edible Crafts is going to be a great adventure for me! I hope that you’ll enjoy reading and experimenting with me as much … Read More...
Do I take the plunge?
I am thinking about it, but it is kind of scary. Actually, it looks like it might be very complicated and too much trouble working out the techno kinks.
I have decided though. I am going to do it!
I … Read More...
It’s all about Gauge
In this post of 2/19 [tag]Marnie Maclean [/tag]writes about gauge. Not important you say? Well, would you build a house that needs to be 20 blocks wide, but not determine the width of the block? Do you buy … Read More...
LIFE?!
My life has been beyond chaotic lately. Do you ever wonder at times how you got where you are? Before Christmas, our life was quite smooth. We had a routine going as a [tag]family[/tag] and things were good.
My husband … Read More...
LITTLE GIRL’S PURSES – FREE Crochet PATTERNS
Wish I had a pattern for this Gymboree bag. Think I can figure it out? I’d change the colors to match a pretty little dress.
Since I finished the butterfly poncho for Peytan, I began thinking about cute little girl’s … Read More...
Googling Yarn Shops
I spent this past weekend [tag]googling[/tag] for [tag]yarn shops[/tag] on the internet. Do you know how many shops have a presence on the web? The result of this search was 1,280,000 hits – almost 1.3 million pages that mentioned “yarn … Read More...
Kids ARE crafting!
I was browsing Ebay when I ran across some of the cutest polymer clay dolls I have ever seen! I was so amazed by their detail that I had to buy one. Here is an example of one I found.… Read More...
“To be or not to be…” – William Shakespeare
I love Mr. Shakespeare. I love that his poetry and plays had such memorable verses to quote. One of the things that makes a great [tag]scrapbook[/tag] page is what you write. Whether that is [tag]journaling[/tag] – telling about what is … Read More...