As a recent newlywed starting a new home, the Our First Home theme on the Better Homes and Gardens website really caught my eye.
It gave me the idea to incorporate pictures of us in our apartment with some of … Read More...
Project Finished!
The project that gave me nightmares is finished. In fact, it is finished and gifted! I spent the weekend in Connecticut with my pregnant daughter attending her baby shower. The project, a knitted baby blanket, is from a Leisure … Read More...
Powder Puff
Body powder is a great way to keep cool in the hotter months! But did you know that the talcum used in many commercial powders has been shown to cause tumors in lab animals ? This talc-free recipe is a … Read More...
Craftbits.com
Craftbits.com was started by Rita and myself (Shellie) in 1999 as a independent craft resource site, we have struggled to get recognition in the crafting world by being mistaken for a large commercial company. (Can we help it if we … Read More...
Indie Crafts
The Meaning :
In.die Cra.fts.
- One, such as a studio, crafter or producer, that is unaffiliated with a larger or more commercial organization.
- An artistic work produced by an independent company, single entity or small group.
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This Indie Crafts … Read More...
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Candle Color Meanings
Color can influence moods whether we’re conscious of it or not. Certain colors create energy which can be positive or negative. Like flowers, candle colors have meanings and have long been used for color therapy by many religions.
- Red is
Be Non-traditional!
Bored with the same old soap molds? Try using non-traditional molds instead! You might be surprised at the result.
-plastic ice cube trays
-shoe boxes*
-plastic drawer organizers
-milk cartons*
-plastic Easter eggs
-clay flower pots
-PVC pipe
-tuna or … Read More...
Needle Threader Earrings
Has your eyesight improved enough that you no longer need some needle threaders? then you can get a little funky and go about town in a set of needle threader earrings.
Cat morley has provided a tutorial but it’s pretty … Read More...
4th of July Desserts
The 4th of July is approaching and I’m sure you are starting to think about what you are going to make for the menu, whether you’re eating in, or have been invited out. If you’ve been assigned the desserts … Read More...
4th of July Desserts
The 4th of July is approaching and I’m sure you are starting to think about what you are going to make for the menu, whether you’re eating in, or have been invited out. If you’ve been assigned the … Read More...
Scrapbooking with Your Kids
I found this info from one of my favorite email newsletters. It is from [tag]Creating Keepsakes[/tag] and it always has tons of great stuff in it. This time I have a link on a new book they are promoting. It … Read More...
Upcoming Candle Company Shows
Artwax offers many detailed fruit and vegetable candles but their scented chocolate dipped candles are my favorite. They also have great apple, pear, eggplant and pepper candles. The apple candles look very realistic and would make a great gift for … Read More...
Baby Crochet Patterns
Can we ever have too many free patterns for baby? I love making baby things because they appeal to my love of instant (or almost) gratification! Also, I can practice a new stitch or motif without committing to making a … Read More...
Candles Instead of Electric Light
Candle-Poise is a collection of candle lights that promotes candle use instead of light bulbs. The lights have rotating reflector plates and are fully adjustable. Chris is the designer of the lights and he also designs furniture. He founded Gaze … Read More...
More On Hosana’s Scrapbook
Here are more of the pages I did for Hosana’s scrapbook. I hope you enjoy them.
This was another page dedicated to Christmas. I like the funky look of this paper. It seem to fit better with a more casual … Read More...
TNNA Conference Yarn Report
Knitter’s Review visited the TNNA early June in Columbus Ohio. ” TNNA stands for The National NeedleArts Association, and twice a year they host a conference where store owners, manufacturers, designers, publishers, and industry folk come together to learn, schmooze, … Read More...
Scrapbooks etc.
Scrapbooks etc. have done it again. They have created a great series of articles regarding digital scrapbooking. I highly recommend you checking them out. I know that I have found many of their ideas useful and valuable. They even show … Read More...
Book Review – Come to Tea Party ideas
I wish that someone had told me about this book before I planned out my daughter’s last birthday party! I only found out about this book today, and thought it best that I write a post about it asap, so … Read More...
Fun Simple Candle Holder Projects
At Makingfriends.com (Cool Crafts for Kewl Kids) they have the coolest candle holder projects. My favorite is their safety pin teas light holders which are made out of colored metallic safety pins strung with beads.
You will need:
- 36 colored