The Canadian Christmas Blog Hop is in its next to last week. What makes this 9-week blog hop unique is the blogger shares a favorite Holiday recipe alongside their free project. Here they are, go and enjoy.
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The Canadian Christmas Blog Hop is in its next to last week. What makes this 9-week blog hop unique is the blogger shares a favorite Holiday recipe alongside their free project. Here they are, go and enjoy.
Looking for more … Read More...
This just all seems SO much simpler than the elaborate Thanksgiving meal I have to cook, yet all the exact same elements are represented in these cupcakes: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and even gravy. It’s just Thanksgiving perfection … Read More...
Another great soap recipe shared with me by Christine from Lather & Lotions . Spiced pumpkin fragrance oil mmmm I have never smelt it before looks like it would smell yummy. I can imagine how creamy and soft the lather … Read More...
by SandraW
Now is a good time to stock up on autumn and winter candle fragrance oils if you make candles, because they’ll start selling soon.
It’s also a good time to get a jump start on your holiday candle shopping! You’re … Read More...
Before you ask what does this have to do with “craft” WANTED! snack bars are made in Australia (for the body conscious person) and are the brain child of Slim Secrets Founder Sharon Thurin so that counts in my eyes. … Read More...
by Terrye
Aloft is Knit Picks new yarn. 75% Super Soft Kid Mohair and 25% Silk.
I made a neck warmer out of this yarn. Very soft, totally scrumptious, lace weight yarn. Very nice to knit with also. It’s a bit scratchy … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Now that the giveaway for foldover elastic from Hobovian has closed, I can announce some winners! Your comments gave me so many more ideas to use my foldover elastic!
Remember, you can always get free samples from Hobovian by emailing … Read More...
Love is in the air! I can’t believe I haven’t made a wreath to hang on my door for Valentine’s Day. With Covid and lockdowns all around the world, I feel that dressing up and decorating our front porch really … Read More...
Oooh, yum. Check out this roundup of drink, appetizer and dessert recipes for New Years from Savor the Thyme. Find the recipes, including Parmesean pigs in a blanket and cranberry banana cheesecake, HERE.
Yes, this cranberry salsa created by Suzie of Avoiding the Laundry looks wonderfully unique and yummy (find the recipe HERE), but I’m also going to nudge you over to Avoiding the Laundry just to browse all the great … Read More...
Three simple ideas for Christmas decorating with grocery store finds: cranberry garland, candy cane stands, and a candy centerpiece. Find them HERE at Real Simple, with a video how-tos.
I haven’t decided what type of wreath to put on my door yet this year. December has already begun, so it’s time to make a choice and hang it! Luckily for me (and you!) there are plenty of beautiful and … Read More...
I’m sure it’s apparent already, but I’m a school geek. Total nerd. Research, writing, papers… bring ’em on. I even snuck an irrelevant chapter on the history of the decorated cookie in my book. I own fascimiles of both… Read More...
As for the actual knitting skills, well, I’ll have to leave that to Knitting. But for the party surrounding the knitting, some ideas:
Planning on hosting a Knitting themed birthday party or get together? Maybe you want to get … Read More...
Hmmm. This looks intriguing and certainly well crafted, and if I were to try a savory dish-made-to-look-like-a-frosted cake, I think this would be the one. But read about my diatribe against savory dishes-made-to-look-like-frosted-cakes HERE. And learn to make this … Read More...
by jd wolfe
This is a pic of my daughter modeling a narrower version of the Miley Cowl. I have fallen in love with this pattern. It’s a keeper! In the pictured version, I used two yarns from my stash – one is … Read More...
by jd wolfe
I’m choosing to post the Show ‘n Tell notes from the St. Louis Crochet Club’s August, 2010 meeting here so I can highlight some of the yarns used. Those of you familiar with my usual meeting ’round-up’ posts know that … Read More...
I love the beautiful glass soap dishes by BPR Designs, especially this cranberry and pink glass soap dish.
When visiting Wikipedia about glass fusing I checked out the page on glass colors. That was totally fascinating so I’m sharing it with you guys. I’ve always known that it takes various chemicals and metals to achieve colorations in … Read More...