I am an adhesive junkie….my addiction runs deep. I personally have complete drawers dedicated to various decorative tape and adhesives. One of my favorite sites This to That gives me the lo down on what type of adhesive I will … Read More...
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70 Chances To Win
WIN John James Pebbles from John James and Cross Stitch Crazy – worth £155!
70 chances to win a John James Pebble case with tapestry needles!
These Pebbles from John James are designed to hold your needles safely. There are … Read More...
WIN pillow kits from Mellow Needlecrafts
WIN pillow kits from Mellow Needlecrafts and Cross Stitch Crazy – worth £160!
5 chances to win a scented sleep pillow kit!
Mellow Needlecrafts is a new website specialising in classic cross stitch and tapestry kits. We have five of … Read More...
Upcycled Baby Bibs
Babyware can fall under the category of eco-chic, too, as mandolyn on Etsy demonstrates with her baby bibs made from fused plastic bags. She describes the product as sturdy, waterproof, reversible, easy to clean and eco-friendly. A cotton bias tape … Read More...
STORING YOUR CROCHET
http://www.craftycrafty.tv/2008/04/soft_sweater_storage_box_for_y.html
I saw this today and thought it was a really nifty way to recycle an old sweater.
This got me to thinking about other creative ways to store our FO’s and our yarn stash. I suspect that good shelving … Read More...
Hanging Bottle Candles
I found this candle holder today and I love it! I still don’t know where the heck to hang it but it’s pictured here hanging off our mail box.
It’s a nice variation on the bottle because you see people … Read More...
Candle Artisan Retreat in Canada
If anyone is around St.Marys, Ontario in Canada, Village Craft and Candle is hosting a candle retreat that features classes, workshops, shows and events.
Some of the classes include Candle Fundamentals, Mold Making, Eco-Friendly Beeswax, Fruit Cocktail Candle, Dipped Tapers … Read More...
TIME FOR A SPRING FLING – A NEW CONTEST!
Lizzie in the snow. Maybe looking for Spring flowers???
Sitting here, trying to keep warm, looking outside to the remnants of snow left from several previous snow and ice storms, my thoughts turn to Spring. Well, nice try anyway! My … Read More...
FRAMED CROCHET? WHY NOT RECYCLE A ‘FRAME’ FOR FREE?
I love to crochet and I’m a dedicated recycler, repurposer, reuser. I came up with this quick and easy idea for framing a doily or other flat crochet piece the other day. So, I rifled through the house to find … Read More...
Artist Interview-Jean Yates of Pretty Kitty Dog Moon Jewelry!
I am so excited to share this WONDERFUL interview with all of you. The super stylish Jean Yates of PrettyKittyDogMoon LTD Jewelry was very generous with information about herself, her business and how she works.   She’s a super … Read More...
Bling Bling Plastic Bangle!
Our friends over at Craft Bits have an adorable tutorial for a Bling Bling Plastic Bangle that would be a GREAT party project for a young girls birthday or slumber party!
With store-bought bangles (or from thrift store scores) some … Read More...
Review: Make It Mine Magazine
Make It Mine Magazine (MIMM) has been on our local news stands for a couple months now. With the holiday rush over, I have had a chance to read the magazine in depth. It is published by well known Kalmbach … Read More...
Cassette-Turned-Business Card Holder
Your cassette tapes from the 80s are probably doing nothing more than collecting dust, so why not turn them into something functional again? Wendy Russell, host of “She’s Crafty,” offers this easy tutorial on transforming clear cassette tapes into attractive … Read More...
An Ode To The Crochet Hook
… Read More...What’s your favorite crochet hook? Well, we each have one size, brand, or type of hook that we prefer. For me, the closest thing to hook heaven is Clover Soft Touch hooks. I prefer an inline hook rather than
Plush Crochet Towel Topper Patterns
As promised, I’m writing today to tell you how I make my towel toppers.
Here are some great books for towel topper patterns
First things first. I don’t want to offend anyone, but DO NOT go to the Dollar Store … Read More...
March of the Penguins
These cute little penguins will take over the tree if you don’t keep on eye on them.Â
I could see these as gifts for teachers, you and the munchkins could whip a little flock in an afternoon.
Enjoy your … Read More...
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS and SOME GIFT IDEAS
I bet you’ve seen some of these before. Maybe you’ve seen all of them. But, not all of them are billed as Christmas ornaments or ideas. I think they would all make wonderful additions to our holiday decor or gifting. … Read More...
Wallpaper Journal
Ever wonder what wallpaper outlets do with their giant books of wallpaper samples? Unless the store owners are packrats, they toss them out when the wallpaper manufacturers send them new books. I love heatherlea‘s simple wallpaper journal, which … Read More...
Kids Learn About Bees With Beeswax Kits
These beeswax kits are from Creativity for Kids and provide a fun, non-toxic and educational candle craft for children.
You can make birthday candles, decorative candles or tapers. The great thing about these kits is that you can learn about … Read More...
Make a Homer Doughnut
Dadcando.com is a site dedicated to fathers, especially single fathers and non-resident fathers who have contact with their children. The site includes lots of hands-on practical projects that dads can cook, make and do with their kids (although it’s not … Read More...