It is the season for insects to be out full force and while I seem to have some natural immunity to getting eaten alive, my children do not.
David Fisher, the candle-making expert on About.com has some good recipes and … Read More...
DIY Candle Holder Projects
Michelle Beschen’s log candle holder on DIY network is an original attractive project that you can slide into the fire place for a romantic ambiance any time of year. To make it you need these materials:
- sturdy logs
- 3″ combination
All you ever wanted to know about making cupcakes…
Cupcakes are so in right now, you can find exquisite, bold, colorful pictures of them on almost every craft blog, but have you been making any? They are one of the simplest types of cakes to make, but sometimes it’s
… Read More...Keyboard Clock
Computers are great we all love them, but they do become obsolete very quickly and keyboards are no exception to that. RePlayGround Came up with this very funky office clock which would make a great DIY project for all … Read More...
World Candle Congress and Trade Show
ALAFAVE (Asociación Latinoamericana de Fabricantes de Velas) and NCA (National Candle Association) are gearing up for their second world candle congress in Cancún, Mexico, June 25-29, 2007. It’s a great opportunity to see what’s new in the candle world, gain … Read More...
Father’s Favorite Food
Still not sure what you’re going to do to make your favorite guy’s (Dad, of course) day special? Here are some great ideas from some of my favorite sites:
Tender & Juicy Steaks for Dad on Recipezaar.com
Brightideas.com has a … Read More...
Work it Out Massage Oil
Dad or another another important man in your life enjoy a good workout, but not the sore muscles after? This homemade sports rub makes a great Father’s Day gift for the active man. The thyme and eucalyptus essential oils have … Read More...
Knitting Publishers, Stop Insulting my Grandmother
This is a post that is a little old, from January, but it struck a chord with me. It’s written by the owners of [tag]Rosies Yarn Cellar[/tag], a store in Philadelphia, PA and the blog is [tag]Rosie Blogs[/tag].… Read More...
Soulshine Beeswax Candles
Beeswax smells sweet naturally, burns virtually drip-less and produces no smoke. At Soulshine Beeswax Candles they offer many different candles including pillars, tapers, novelty, firestarters and pure beeswax blocks. Their candles are 100% pure beeswax and are hand poured and … Read More...
Yarn From Milk?
This Spring, [tag]South West Trading Company[/tag] released the [tag]Vickie Howell Collection[/tag], a set of three types of yarn. These are [tag]Craft[/tag], made of 35% [tag]Milk Fiber[/tag] and 65% Organic Cotton; [tag]Rock[/tag], made of 40% [tag]Soysilk[/tag], 30% fine [tag]wool[/tag], and 30% … Read More...
MORE CROCHET WEDDING IDEAS FROM STEPH
In response to my recent post on wedding ideas, Steph from http://mylifeinknots.blogspot.com/
wrote some of HER great wedding ideas. These are too good not to pass on.
Thanks, Steph!
here’s some of mine and ideas.
1. make a covered hanger … Read More...
Hosana’s Scrapbook
Today, I want to share with you the scrapbook I recreated for our exchange student. She left this morning to return to Japan and I wanted her to have something fun to remember us by. I thought of getting her … Read More...
Candle Ideas for Dad
PK Stuff has some wonderfully whimsical candles that would make fun Father’s day gifts. Some realistic drink candle options are beer, hot chocolate, cappuccino and martinis. Pam Kellebrew began candle making as a hobby when she became pregnant with her … Read More...
Quick Pet Toys to Knit
Following up on the challange given to me by Heather, our Needlework Editor, I did a search for projects that were:
1. faster to knit and
2. toys for her cats – she has a few ya know
So, my … Read More...
A Close Shave – DIY Soap Recipe
Father’s Day is only a few days away! Why not make that special guy something this year? An classic shaving soap is something that most men can use, and he’ll be delighted to know that you made it especially for … Read More...
BUY.COM DEAL
http://www.buy.com/
I bought this beautiful book at www.buy.com for $6.11 (including shipping). Wanted to share this deal with you. When you go to the www.buy.com website, you select your item then you must pay using their google.com check out to … Read More...
Bugs Are ‘Bust’ed!
The latest (June/July) issue of Bust magazine is out on the newsstands and includes several natural solutions for getting rid of those pesky summer insects. The Buy or DIY section has an article on making a lemongrass spray-on tincture, an … Read More...
Knitty Summer 2007 Is Uploaded
Knitty is ready to read! In the summer edition there are 4 pair of socks, OK ,OK 3.5 because one pair just covers to the ankle. But they still are cute! But wait – as you scroll down the … Read More...
Homemade Edible Gifts for Dad
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...