[tag]Podcasting[/tag] is not an old internet capability, but relatively new. In 2003 regular podcasts started showing up on well-known Web sites and software support for podcasting spread throughout the internet. Wikipedia describes podcast as a media file that is distributed … Read More...
Blocking Tools
Wow! I just ran across this great site that will help out a lot when blocking doilies.
http://www.wildginger.com/products/wildthings.htm
As with so many sites, it’s worth spending some time browsing thru all the things the site owner has posted for our … Read More...
Graphs, Charts, Symbols, Diagrams- Which Works for YOU?
In this era of the world wide net, we are able to befriend crocheters from all over the world. While many of them are fluent in English (er…American), many more are not. And, those of us in the US are … Read More...
Knitting from your Stash
Continuing on from the post of a few days ago, I came across this blog entry. It’s a challenge from [tag]Wendy Johnson[/tag]. Wendy is a lifelong knitter and creator of one of the most popular [tag]knitting blogs [/tag]online. She has … Read More...
Crafting as a Teaching Tool
I’m trying to organize my craft room and have recruited my daughter to help. We were winding embroidery floss onto cards last night when I realized that she was learning while helping me with my crafts. I had her sorting … Read More...
What about you?
What was your favorite childhood craft? Perhaps you have a favorite memory of a craft you made with your child. I would love to put pictures of you and your child crafting together. Just contact me and you can see … Read More...
A Great Site to Visit
I recently visited and told you about www.kraftykid.com. They are a kid’s Craft of the Month Club with lots of cool projects for your child. They sent me a sample pack of their products and I have to tell … Read More...
Journaling
I was inspired tonight. I was out and about, checking other scrapbook blogs, wondering if I was behind on anything.
I discovered I definitely am.
There is so much out there.
I know I will never run out of things … Read More...
Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting
Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting is the name of the current exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, NY. The exhibit runs January 25 – June17, 2007. List of artists in this exhibit can be … Read More...
Understanding ‘Difficult’ Patterns
Sooooo, I was determined to master Entrelac Crochet. I was on a mission. How hard could it be? Well, for me it was really hard. Rats! When I make up my mind …. well, just look where I’m headed and … Read More...
What Should I Buy?!
Have you ever been in your craft store, looking at all the options, and not known what to buy?
Have you ever wished you had your own designer there to help you pick out colors, papers,[tag] embellishments[/tag], and what not?… Read More...
Stash or Collection?
Do you purchase yarns for their beauty and color, or maybe for the unique texture? Have you bought yarns that were rare, or extremely unique? Do you have a stash of yarns waiting for that next project, the project you … Read More...
More stuff for the boys!
Ok, we all know that boys like bugs and creepy, crawly gross stuff, well here’s some stuff that is sure to please.
How about bug soap! Yep, you heard me right, BUG SOAP! This will get ’em in the … Read More...
Looking for a good deal?
Have you searched the web for crafts at great prices? If you’re like me you have! I bet I check 15 sites before I make a purchase…always looking for the best price. Well, here are some places you might want … Read More...
Digital Scrapbooking – Cheating?
I was under the impression, that part of the reason to scrapbook was the time to work with your hands. You know, one of those soothing things you do to relieve stress. Or a social thing, an opportunity to get … Read More...
The Walker Treasury Project
Most knitters know that Barbara Walker’s Treasuries
are indispensable. We use them constantly for designing, for help with a difficult pattern, and for pure inspiration. That’s where the Walker Treasury Project comes in.
A group of knitters have displayed on … Read More...
Take One Library Card & Call Me In the Morning
Really! If you’re suffering from crochet boredom, doldrums, lack of inspiration, there is a cure for it. Take a trip to your local library or book store. I warn you, the library is cheaper! Some places don’t have great libraries … Read More...
Printing Scrapbooking Supplies
I am very excited about my very first opportunity to share with you. I am actually quite nervous, but I am going to push that aside and go for.
Have you ever experienced those times when you were scrapbooking along … Read More...
Crafting on the go
Do you dread those long road trips? You know that your child will be in the back seat asking “Are we there yet?” every five minutes. Well, be prepared! Take crafting with you!
Crayola has many wonderful no mess items. … Read More...
Unique Sites to Shop
I’ve been the editor for Kids Crafts for a while now. I have enjoyed every minute of it. I love finding new ideas and new places to shop! I hope you have visited some of the sites featured on my … Read More...