It seems that Easter candy is the topic of the week. Â This is Rachael Coyle’s professional opinion of the matter…an Easter candy showdown, and Jake Dobkin (from Gothamist.com) shares a whole new way of eating it… Easter … Read More...
Egg-citing Idea
If any of you live in London, you might enjoy the idea of a quiet Easter brunch, while the kids enjoy Easter egg decorating.
Visit this link to find out more: Egg-citing Easter eats at Carluccio’s
Scrapbook Max
I have another digi scrapping program for you. It is called [tag]Scrapbook Max![/tag] and I must tell you it is very simple to use.
If you are looking for a very straight forward program, this is for you. All your … Read More...
Easter Fun
Easter is fast approaching, so if you are looking for a few Easter themed fun crafts to do with the kids here are a few good ones:
Edible Necklaces – this is part of the “Cooking with Beau” series.
The Harlot is on Tour
The [tag]Harlot[/tag] is coming, the Harlot is coming – to a city near you I hope!
[tag]Stephanie Pearl McPhee[/tag] is promoting her new book “[tag]The Yarn Harlot’s Guide to the Land of Knitting
[/tag]“. Her list … Read More...
CROCHETING WITH ONE HAND TIED BEHIND YOUR …?
abilities! well, beyond my abilities. i just can’t hold the yarn with this cast on! there are any number of other things i can’t do or can do poorly or very slowly – like typing. gives me far more respect … Read More...
ACDSee
I have found another program for you to try [tag]digi scrapping[/tag] with. This one was brought to my attention by Connie who was a commenter on one of my previous posts. So Connie, I checked out the program you recommended. … Read More...
FotoFusion
I told you I would go looking for programs and I have started.
Today, I received a newsletter from Scrapbook.com. In it was information regarding this program called [tag]FotoFusion[/tag]. It is a [tag]digital scrapbooking[/tag] program. It has three different levels … Read More...
More digi scrap
After my last post, I went looking for more digital scrapbooking freebies. Let me tell you, there truly is an amazing amount of stuff out there if you want to go look for it. I download papers, embellishments, etc. for … Read More...
Thinking beyond the Pattern
If a pattern specifies a particular [tag]yarn[/tag], then that’s the yarn you have to use, right? Of course not!
This article written by [tag]Jenna Wilson[/tag] helps to take you beyond the yarn label law of [tag]gauge[/tag]. You can … Read More...
Digi Digi
I am still exploring the [tag]digi scrapping[/tag] world. If you are new to it, I am here to let you know there are a lot of freebies out there to get you started. All you really need to have is … Read More...
Knitting at a Basball Game?
[tag]Stitchnpitch[/tag] is the brain child of [tag]The National NeedleArts Association[/tag] and was created two years ago. It is now a stable at Big League ballparks. It started in Seattle — folks who [tag]knit[/tag], [tag]crochet[/tag], [tag]embroider[/tag], [tag]cross-stitch[/tag] and [tag]needlepoint[/tag] meet to … Read More...
Free Crochet Patterns – Spring Flower Bouquet
With Spring just around the corner (I hope!), I’m getting excited about fresh blooms and vibrant colors. To satisfy my craving for floral inspiration, I embarked on a search for new and unique flower patterns online. The best part? I … Read More...
Dying Easter Eggs
How much fun is it to dye Easter eggs with your kids? We always poured hot water, food coloring, and vinegar in butter tubs and plop in the eggs. We had more dye on us and everything else than the … Read More...
Supplies
I received an [tag]Oriental Trading Company[/tag] catalog in the mail today. It was totally devoted to the [tag]scrapbooking[/tag] supplies that they offer. I am not sure about you, but they have some great prices along with great quantity. I have … Read More...
Zimmerman Exhibition
Last October, the [tag]University of WI Madison[/tag] held an [tag]exhibit[/tag] dedicated to the influence of [tag]Elizabeth Zimmerman[/tag] and Schoolhouse Press on the Knitting world. Much has been written about this [tag]knitting[/tag] icon and how she revolutionized the way of … Read More...
Real Women Scrap
I have met a fabulous woman through [tag]blogging[/tag]. I have been inspired by her to not settle for the ordinary, everyday stuff. She has taken her ability to [tag]scrapbook[/tag], write, and enjoy life to the next level. She has been … Read More...
CROCHETED SLINGS and other things
I set out to find a crochet pattern for a sling for my broken wrist. Couldn’t find anything suitable, but this might be adapted:
http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/crochet.html
Of course, I should have thought to crochet the sling before I needed this … Read More...
Update
Just wanted to let you all know that our Elvis Benefit Concert for the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center was a HUGE success! We raised about $3,000 for the center with ticket sales, concession stand, a raffle, and our silent auction. … Read More...
Knitting Lace 101
Have you tried to knit [tag]lace[/tag] yet? I haven’t either, I’m afraid to try to keep my place in the pattern, I might get lost and spend most of my time frogging, LOL
But, I did find this bit of … Read More...