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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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Giveaway-Knitless: 50 No-Knit, Stash-Busting Yarn Projects

By Stefanie Girard on Sep 22, 2015 11:02 am

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Giveaway-Knitless: 50 No-Knit, Stash-Busting Yarn Projects

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Laura McFadden

Leave a comment in today’s post by October 30th, 2015 and you are in the running for this fiber-tastic book!

Open to U.S. residents only please.

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London Fog with Lavender

By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 22, 2015 11:00 am

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I love tea! It is my comfort in a tea cup. I drink ice tea in the summer, but when the weather starts to turn chilly, bring on the hot tea. Although, if I’m not feeling well, a cup of … Read More...


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Make Your Own GIANT Halloween Dreamcatcher

By Larissa Coleman on Sep 22, 2015 10:30 am

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Dream catchers have been around for years and crafters around the globe are now putting their own creative twist on them.  This great DIY tutorial is brought to us by the blog Capturing Joy.  She shows us just how to … Read More...


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18 Easy Slow Cooker Snacks for Your Next Party

By Dana Hinders on Sep 22, 2015 10:14 am

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I just added two more Crock-Pots to my collection, thanks to my mother’s recent decision to clear out her kitchen. So, I was thrilled to find this list of 18 perfect party snacks you can make in a slow cooker. … Read More...


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How To Recongise A Stolen Crochet Pattern

By Shellie Wilson on Sep 22, 2015 10:00 am

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When it comes to craft and patterns being able to copy or replicate a design is very easy. I was always told as long as you change it by 10% then it’s deemed NEW.  We see lot’s of copyright issues … Read More...


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The Writing Claw – Yes Or No?

By Shellie Wilson on Sep 22, 2015 10:00 am

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Have you tried the writing claw? What do you think? Is this the new way to get children to hold their pencil correctly or just another do-dad for the parent to buy? My children both hold their pencils – … Read More...


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DIY Gel Air Fresheners

By Shellie Wilson on Sep 22, 2015 10:00 am

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You could easily mistake this DIY recipe for Jelly. This recipe is actually for Air Fresheners.  With scents like apple and  sweet tea your home is going to smell like Martha Stewart’s kitchen.  DIY Air Fresheners.Read More...


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Product Review: A Muse Studio Holiday Catalog Part 2

By Heather Holbrook on Sep 22, 2015 09:01 am

Product Review: A Muse Studio Holiday Catalog Part 2

I’m back with more from the new A Muse Studio Holiday Catalog. If you missed part 1 of my review please click here to check it out. The new A Muse Studio Holiday mini catalog is full of stamps, die … Read More...


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Get Ready for Winter with a Snow Bunny Hat

By Sarah White on Sep 22, 2015 08:59 am

knit and easy colorwork snowflak hatThis classic winter hat from Kat at Just Crafty Enough is so cute, and a great project for those who love colorwork.

Because the pattern repeats around the hat, it’s even a good choice for those new to color knitting, … Read More...


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8 Cozy Socks To Knit For Fall

By Larissa Coleman on Sep 22, 2015 07:55 am

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The weather is starting to cool down and with the drop in temperatures comes a change in your wardrobe.  Add a pair of cozy socks to your Fall ensemble and you will be set for those crisp evenings ahead.  Here … Read More...


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7 Wedding Trends That Will Never Go Out of Style

By Larissa Coleman on Sep 22, 2015 10:20 am

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The trendy side of wedding planning is a constant change.  Wedding trends come and go, but there are some things that will always be a part of every wedding ceremony.  This list shows 7 of those things that you will … Read More...


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7 Customer Service Mistakes to Avoid at a Craft Fair

By Katie Smith on Sep 22, 2015 07:16 am

Do you do craft shows and fairs? Here is a fabulous post with 7 common customer service mistakes to avoid, written by the folks on the Creative Income blog. They say:

“Operating your own craft booth can be difficult, so … Read More...


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The Right Way to Stack a "Boutique" Bow

By Larissa Coleman on Sep 22, 2015 10:15 am

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Those adorable boutique bows are a lot easier to make than they may appear.  With a few variations of ribbons, a clip, and a hot glue gun, you can make your own with no trouble at all!  This post from … Read More...


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Tutorial: Halloween mummy softie

By Anne Weaver on Sep 22, 2015 10:05 am

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Who’s your mummy?  Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make this adorable Halloween mummy softie.  Strips of raw edge denim give the mummy her wrappings.  You can tie her soft … Read More...


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100 Creative Ways to Use Washi Tape

By Francine Clouden on Sep 22, 2015 06:06 am

Washi tapes are colorful and decorative masking tape-like tapes that you can use in tons of craft projects. They are fun to collect and hoard, but even more fun to use! This mega list of 100 ideas will have you

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Tutorial: Halloween Miniatures

By Elaine Robitaille on Sep 21, 2015 11:38 pm

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Here’s a great miniature Halloween Jack O’ Lantern tutorial by Jeff Stahl. He’s used it as the nicely creepy centre in a Hallowween themed diorama. Because the pumpkin is painted, you could use bolder, less antiqued colours to make a … Read More...


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Giant Marble Harvests Energy

By Cathi Milligan on Sep 21, 2015 10:49 pm

6a00d8341bf67c53ef017c31ed490b970b-800wiThis is so cool! A giant marble that can harvest energy. It can do it with the sun, but it can also do it with the moon. It’s been created by Barcelona based architects. Andre Broessel, the architect and designer, … Read More...


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Project: Window Opening Card

By Heather Holbrook on Sep 21, 2015 05:55 pm

Project: Window Opening Card

This adorable little bear is popping out to say “Hi!”. The 1001 Cartes blog has a video tutorial showing how to stamp up this fun little card with a die cut window opening, click here to watch.

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Tutorial: Easy ribbon lip balm holder

By Anne Weaver on Sep 21, 2015 07:37 pm

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Melanie and Steffany from Find It, Make It, Love It guest blog at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can make these clip on lip balm holders.  They’re easy to make from decorative ribbon … Read More...


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Double Crusted Apple Pie Galette

By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 21, 2015 04:00 pm

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A rustic apple pie sandwich! Perfect for parties and a grab and go snack. You don’t have to worry about utensils. The one thing that I love about a galette is how rustic and non-perfect it is. Most the time … Read More...


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Harvest Surprise Cupcake Made With Coffee

By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 21, 2015 02:00 pm

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This has fall written all over it. Look at those lovely fall colors. I was hoping to go a couple of days without a pumpkin recipe, but this one kind of fooled me. I didn’t realize it used pumpkin spice … Read More...


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11 Tutorials for Printing with the Sun- Inkodye Project Inspiration

By Katie Smith on Sep 21, 2015 01:40 pm

Have you heard of Lumi's Inkodye? It is a unique type of dye that uses the sun to process, leaving the design super soft and dyed into the fabric. Pretty cool, right? I think so and Stephanie from Swoodson Says … Read More...


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Tutorial: Hem pants by hand

By Anne Weaver on Sep 21, 2015 04:32 pm

How-to-hem-pants-by-hand-featured-imageI don’t think anyone actually enjoys hemming pants, but sometimes it just has to be done.  Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how you can hem your pants with a simple hand stitch that’s virtually invisible from the front … Read More...


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How to make a recycled can clock

By Stefanie Girard on Sep 21, 2015 12:14 pm

clock15 Does this look vintage or what? Its humble beginning is a simple tuna or cat food tin can. Pop on over to the blog My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies for the step by step tutorial on how to make Read More...


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Tutorial: Quilted doll blanket

By Anne Weaver on Sep 21, 2015 01:18 pm

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Night-Night was one of my daughter’s faaaaavorite games to play when she was little.  All day long, she’d put her stuffed kitties to bed.  Then wake them up.  Then put them to bed again.  Elizabeth from … Read More...


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Country Living's Little Christmas Cabin

By Shellie Wilson on Sep 21, 2015 01:00 pm

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This little country Christmas cabin is perfect for Christmas tree decorations or Gift cards. The chart is available free from the Country Living website.  Country Cabin Cross Stitch Chart. Read More...


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Embroidered Converse Sneakers That No One Else Will Have

By Shellie Wilson on Sep 21, 2015 01:00 pm

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I love the fact that you can take something main stream and popular (Converse shoes) and turn them in to your own piece of original artwork. A slightly expensive canvas but worth the effort I think. Here is the full … Read More...


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Tutorial: Boho kimono dress

By Anne Weaver on Sep 21, 2015 11:38 am

Tutorial: Boho kimono dress Tutorial: Boho kimono dress

This boho kimono dress has an easy going style I could wear every day.  Rin from Sew In Love guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how you can make one.  The design … Read More...


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