This is weightlifting I could handle. Even if it does seem against the point. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these barbell cookies from store-bought goods HERE at Miss Candiquik.
Perfect for an Olympics or sports themed party
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Tutorial: Weymouth picnic blanket
Jo of A Life of Lists is a guest at Lily’s Quilts showing how to make this Summer Olympics inspired picnic blanket, the Weymouth. A pieced yellow gingham boat makes the front, with red gingham for the back and strap. … Read More...
Decorating with Pom-Poms
This post from Vintage Umbrella about making and using yarn pompoms was really about the Fourth of July, but making pompoms is a great way to get rid of stash any time of year. Make them in red, white and … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Pierre de Coubertin’s Mustache
Now that the Fourth of July is over, the next big even ton the minds of Americans and many others around the world is the Olympics, which start three weeks from tomorrow (July 27).
The founder of the modern Olympics … Read More...
Free Pattern: Patriotic 4th of July Mini Sock Pin
Here’s another quick one for anyone who needs some red, white and blue to wear for the fourth, or you could wear it while you watch the Olympics. This Patriotic Mini Sock Pin from Designs by KN calls for just … Read More...
Free Pattern: American 4th of July Evaporative Beverage Cooler
It might seem like it’s a little late to be knitting for the Fourth of July, but you still have time this weekend to stitch up a patriotic craft that will get you through the holiday, the Olympics, backyard barbecues, … Read More...
Olympic Rings Necklace
Take a look at this stylish and timely necklace from Remarkably Domestic. Easy to make and just in time for the summer games, Beth shares how you can make your own set of Olympic rings to wear.
Inspiration: British-Loving Nail Art
Being a raging Anglophile, this has been a good month for me…the Jubilee with all of its ceremony and now the Olympics are coming. Ahhh, England. So in the mode, wanted to share Too Much Glitter‘s British nail art. … Read More...
Freebie: Coffee and Cake Digital Stamp
Digi Stamp Boutique has a cute British Coffee and Cake digi to download for free. Perfect for the upcoming Olympics! Hurry though it’s only available for the month of May!
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We … Read More...
Bird’s Party Magazine, Spring/Summer 2012 Issue, is Out!!
You know the magazine, that clever party mag by Bird’s Party filled with ideas, recipes and how-tos for parties? A partial list of the parties inside include Mother’s Day, 4th of July, golf, Spring-themed, Olympics, graduation, birthday, 4th of July, … Read More...
The Iknitarod! Join Us!!
You’ve heard of the Olympics!
You’ve probably heard of the Ravelympics…
Now there’s the Iknitarod! Technically in its third season, this is a marathon knitting session. From the time the mushers GO (or whatever mushers yell) to when the red … Read More...
Inspiration: London Calling Blog Hop
I guess everyone is excited about the Olympics being in London this year. I’m seeing loads of British, English and London inspired ideas pop up every where, even papercrafting. Artistic Outpost is currently having a London Calling blog hop. Love … Read More...
New Release: Penny Black in London
To celebrate the Olympics being in London Penny Black stamps has released a fun new collections of stamps, cute critters running around sight seeing along with lovely realistic buildings and scenery. Click here to download the pdf of the catalog.… Read More...
Compete for the 2012 Hand and Lock prize
Hand and Lock has put out the call for entries for the 2012 Prize for Embroidery. The announcement page says,
… Read More...This years HAND & LOCK prize for Embroidery brief is inspired by celebration. With an exciting year ahead in the
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, JULY, 2011
Our local crochet club held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. As usual, we had a nice chat, hot tea, and great show ‘n tell. Here’s what everyone had to show.
Marti is making scarves for the Special … Read More...
CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY
The St. Louis Crochet Club was finally able to have its annual (2010) Christmas Gift Exchange. Very bad weather in December, 2010 and January, 2011 delayed the gathering until February 16, 2011. We made a monumental decision to celebrate Christmas … Read More...
ST LOUIS CROCHET CLUB, OCTOBER, 2010
If you weren’t there, you missed out! We had a fun gathering and lots of show ‘n tell, our favorite thing! Here’s the rundown.
First, the shop owner, Georgia, who is mainly a knitter, showed off several projects:
Baby Surprise … Read More...
Make a Mini Olympic Ice Rink
Silly Eagle Books has such a cute craft to go along with this book, Big Dog, Little Dog as well as perfectly timed for the Olympics. Find out how she made it here!
