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I love the fact that there’s an entire category on MAKE magazine’s site that’s dedicated to repurposing Altoids tins. Most of the entries are over-my-head electronics-related, but there are a couple of entries I could actually relate to, including Girl … Read More...
I just purchased some roving from Matahari Spinnery and many rovings are on sale at great prices. They also sell spinning equipment and yarns. Check out this site. The ordering is a tad different, but it is simple enough.
You really can’t be a cross stitcher and not heard of Donna Kooler. If you’ve stitched very long at all, my bet is you’ve done at least one of her designs!!! Be sure to go check out her website. … Read More...
There are SO many crochet books at the library! It’s really a treat to be able to browse through several shelves of older crochet books. They are full of goodies that have simply been reproduced … Read More...
Our Edible Crafts blog is looking for a new editor if you have experience with edible crafts and have a keen eye for
all the latest products and website updates then this part time position may be for you.
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Wix End has all the candle making supplies you need to get started with making your own. Shown here is their container candle kit that includes 5-4 oz. jars, one pound Wix Wax, 5 premade wicks, choice of color, choice … Read More...
Craftster‘s monthly challenges are usually tons of fun for those who like to repurpose or recycle objects into crafts. This month’s challenge is no different: Total Board Game Revamp. Your challenge is to take an old board game … Read More...
by Maggie Pace
You should be forewarned before diving into this book that felting has been known to cause addiction. The 20 quick-to-knit projects presented here are only going to help add to your sudden desire to felt … Read More...
I have to say that I have been a fan of Sarah Neuburger’s work since I began my indie crafting adventure! She is proof that a wee smiling face can bring life to most everyday objects! Some of my favorites … Read More...
 My Treasure Box is a website that offers pre-made scrapbooks to be customized by individuals. I think this is a great way to introduce people to the scrapbooking habit in a non-overwhelming way. I know that scrapbooking can seem … Read More...
All stitchers at some point suffer from self isolation! It’s our nature to sit quietly and stitch, often by watching TV, listening to music,watching our children…but alone, alot!!! Why not go to this great siteand see if you have a … Read More...
Ladies and gentlemen, fire up your glue guns, rev up your sewing machines, and show us what you’re made of! The third annual Venus Zine Craft-Off Contest, a competition pitting the craftiest in the land against one another to come … Read More...
Peppermint Creative has some really cute new products, including these adorable “Say Anything” tags. I really like these because they add a special touch to your favorite pictures. Check out Peppermint Creative’s adorable website and their new products!
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You have probably seen those candle holders that you make punching holes into a pattern on a can. Those are cool but this recycled art I found at BuyRecycled.com takes true talent. It must have been time consuming too. This … Read More...
Junk Mail Gems is an entire site dedicated to crafting useful objects from junk mail. Gretchen Fleener, an industrial designer from Minneapolis, does exactly as her credit card mailings demand: “Do Not Discard.” Instead, she turns the mail into eye-candy … Read More...
Di Mill introduces us to the wonderful Fabricalc, fabric calculator on her blog.
This is the best tool for calculating how much fabric you need for a project or how many half square triangles you will get out of a … Read More...
Tired of the same fabrics, ready to try something new??? Consider the absolutely stunning fabrics at Silkweaver’s. These beautiful fabrics are hand dyed and offer a beautiful alternative to the backgrounds of your patterns. There are several fabric choices from … Read More...
I couldn’t help myself. There it was. It looked cheery but lonely. It looked perfect but unloved. I HAD to take it home with me. What was it? A doily at a thrift store! There were actually a bunch of … Read More...
