It’s almost father’s day, time to start thinking of what you want to give your favorite man this year. Here are five ideas for homemade edible gifts for your Dad:
1. Gift basket – this one is easy, all you … Read More...
Hand Painted Candle Tart and Oil Burners
Today I stumbled across these gorgeous hand painted electric tart burners by CandleWacks. They are custom made after you place your order and special requests are welcome by the artist who enjoys creating new designs.
Pictured here is the adorable … Read More...
Summer Knit and Crochet Show 2007
The [tag]Knitting Guild Association[/tag] and the [tag]Crochet Guild of America[/tag] are both holding the [tag]Summer Knit & Crochet Show[/tag]at the Radisson Hotel Center of New Hampshire in Manchester, New Hampshire July 12-15, 2007.
The Show is the Crochet Guild … Read More...
Seeing red, white, and blue
Hard to believe it, but summer is here! The Fourth of July holiday is just around the corner, a favorite decorating time for Americana fans! Planning outdoor activities? Get the kids involved. Here are some great sites to find fun … Read More...
Sand and Flower Candle Molds
Candle Makers Supplies, based in London England has the most interesting candle molds. They also have an instructional video on how to make a mold out of sand. In this example candle making expert David Constable does it by … Read More...
How Can I Recycle This ?
Now isnt that a great question as you stand hesitating whether to throw something into the bin or save it.
Well with this site you can seek out advice from all those thrifty people who know just what to do … Read More...
Unique Tart Warmers
Candle Licious has the most beautiful tart warmers which are also referred to as simmer pots, tart burners or melting pots. Some use electricity to heat up and others use tea lights.
Shown here is the Willow Pattern Tea Cup … Read More...
Eating Out
Its picnic time again, and being the mom of two little girls I have to say that I am particularly happy to come home in the evenings, throw some fun food together and take the whole family out on a … Read More...
Team Knitty Run for the Cure 2007
[tag]Mama E[/tag] and [tag]Knitty[/tag] have teamed up to raise funds for [tag]breast cancer[/tag] awareness walking/run to be held September 30, 2007 in Toronto. Mama E is donating $5 from the purchase of each skein of a dyed when ordered … Read More...
Newspaper Crafts
We all know the usual stuff to do with newspapers but how about some more unusual projects.
Newspaper slippers – Ok these are not going to be durable but are ideal for painting in or other one time use situations.… Read More...
Crochet Patterns – Father’s Day
Here are a few quick projects that could be made for Father’s Day.
How about a stadium cushion in his favorite team colors:
Every Dad can use a special place to relax with this hammock.
Ok, so the hammock … Read More...
New From Berroco for Fall/Winter
[tag]Berroco[/tag] has 3 new yarns, 5 new pattern booklets and 1 new book featuring uber-wearable knit pieces designed by [tag]Norah Gaughan[/tag] for the Fall/Winter Season.
The new yarns are [tag]Ultra Alpaca Ligh
t[/tag] in 24 shades, [tag]Jasper[/tag] … Read More...
Share Your Soapy Knowledge!
Everyone has heard of the popular site Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that is edited by its users. Sites that are using Wiki’s open source software (called Wikimedia) have been popping up everywhere, including several crafting-related ones.
Soap makers will … Read More...
Allergic to Wool?
This post is dedicated to our Needlecraft Editor Heather. Heather wrote me that her friend Maggie in Michigan has tried to turn Heather into a knitter. However, Heather is allergic to wool. The only yarn Heather was familiar with was … Read More...
Seascape Gel Candles
Happy Candles creates gorgeous gel candles and shown here is “Sea Life” from their seascape theme collection. It’s like looking in an aquarium and has real sand, sea shells, star fish and a glass crab thrown in for good measure. … Read More...
Crochet Wedding Ideas
It’s June and weddings are happening all around us. It’s too late to crochet a lot of stuff for a wedding this June, but it got me to thinking…… What goodies are out there to use our crochet hooks to … Read More...
Essential Facts
Essential oils are extracted from natural substances such as flowers, herbs, fruits, spices and grasses. These oils are believed to affect the body’s physical and emotional properties, which is traditionally called aromatherapy. Here are some facts to keep in mind … Read More...
Bramble Berry Sales
Bramble Berry Soap Making Supplies June monthly web specials include several summary fragrance blends as well as daisy shaped butter pots and twist up lip tubes. They have also added several new wonderfully cute molds to their Aloha! line including … Read More...
Skinny Dip Candles, Safe for Body and Massage
Skinny Dip candles are a candle, massage oil and lotion in one. They use high quality cosmetic grade soy, which is more skin nourishing than the traditional soy wax used in candles. Other luscious skin safe ingredients include cocoa butter, … Read More...
Sock Yarn Sales
Looking for good prices on sock yarn? Here are a few stores offering good yarns at great prices –
[tag]Ram Wools[/tag] has [tag]Fleece Artist[/tag] Sea Wool priced at $16.87
[tag]Sandra Singh[/tag] has [tag]Lorna’s Laces[/tag] Shephard Sock at 
$7.15 Love this … Read More...