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...
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by jd wolfe
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...
by SandraW
Okay I’m a little late so it’s more like blogtipping evening. In case you missed it last month blogtipping day is the first calendar day of each month and we’ll be tipping and/or offering compliments to crafty blogs.
Blogtippee 1. … Read More...
by jd wolfe
Have you discovered you-tube? I’m not terribly techno-savvy, but I love finding online sites that help me crochet better. There are 2.740 videos listed when you type ‘crochet’ in the search box at the website www.youtube.com
Here are some of … Read More...
Craftbits.com has a cute little gift thats sure to be a hit amongst your friends.
The Guardian Angel Survival Kit is easy to put together and is perfect for last minute quick gifts.
Some of the things you will need … Read More...
by Alissa
Artist Debra Dresler, owner of Stroke of Art, is known for creating jewelry, cuff links and watches from recycled objects that reflect the personality of the wearer. Vintage typewriter keys, antique dominoes, used puppy dog tags, vintage tape measures … Read More...
by SandraW
This is one of the first candle molds I used and it was fun and easy and turned out great. Here’s a pic of it. I think it looks better than the one displayed at the store. It was dyed … Read More...
by Jodi
Bored with the same old soap molds? Try using non-traditional molds instead! You might be surprised at the result.
-plastic ice cube trays
-shoe boxes*
-plastic drawer organizers
-milk cartons*
-plastic Easter eggs
-clay flower pots
-PVC pipe
-tuna or … Read More...
by SandraW
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:
by SandraW
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...
by SandraW
We didn’t have a big wedding budget but since I love creating crafts, that kept me busy for several months before the wedding . What kept me busy for years several months after the wedding was the birth of our … Read More...
by SandraW
Nancy Henning shares this project from StencilSearch.com. I love the stencil idea because I can not draw anything that is recognizable. For this project you will need a few simple things.
by SandraW
For a nostalgic country sort of look, try pressing flowers or leaves onto your candle. A pillar would give you more area to work with, but a tapered candle could be decorated more quickly.
First, heat enough wax to dip … Read More...
by Laura Nixon
Did you wonder where Interweave Knits Magazine editor Pam Allen was moving to? Well, here is the news:
Classic Elite Yarns is proud to announce that Pam Allen has joined the company as Creative Director. Pam has been a knitwear … Read More...
I am coming back to my first love in scrapbooking . The wonderful world of pens, papers, scissors, glues, tapes, stamps, and the list just keeps going. I thought to myself, “I have been focusing on the digital side of … Read More...
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I have scrapbooked again.
It feels so good to just be able to pull out the scissors, paper, tape, stickers, and stuff and make
family memories come to life.
I am working on a book about family members right now. … Read More...
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My life has been beyond chaotic lately. Do you ever wonder at times how you got where you are? Before Christmas, our life was quite smooth. We had a routine going as a [tag]family[/tag] and things were good.
My husband … Read More...