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27 Low-Carb Versions of Your Favorite Comfort Foods

By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 04, 2015 11:00 am

27 low-carb versions of comfort foods
When you are trying to lose weight, eat healthier or maybe you are diabetic, the first thing you cut back on is carbs. For a pasta lover like me, that is the worst suggestion. These recipes will please my Doctor … Read More...


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10 Beautiful FREE Granny Square Patterns

By Vikram Goyal on Sep 04, 2015 10:35 am

10 Beautiful FREE Granny Square Patterns

Granny squares are all the rage this year. I have fallen in love with the kitsch style of this crochet favourite, and here have rounded up ten of the best FREE patterns for you to try. You’ll be amazed by … Read More...


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Home Projects To Do Before The Weather Starts To Cool

By Larissa Coleman on Sep 04, 2015 10:30 am

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With the changing seasons comes a new list of things to be done around the home.  Take a minute to read through this post of things you should probably make sure are done.  There’s definitely going to be a lot … Read More...


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Knit Simple Mitts for a Man (or a Woman)

By Sarah White on Sep 04, 2015 10:10 am

knit an easy pair of fingerless gloves for menMama in a Stitch has a great simple knitting pattern for men’s fingerless gloves. They’re just worked as a flat rectangle, then seamed up the side, leaving a hole for the thumb.

They are mostly Stockinette Stitch with a little … Read More...


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19 Ridiculously Simple Teacher DIY's – I love What They Do With The Spoons

By Shellie Wilson on Sep 04, 2015 10:00 am

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I have to say I loved the Spoon idea. Very quick and cheap idea. Great for Mom’s at home too who want to assist their kids with learning.

I also love the popsicle one shown above. I made this a … Read More...


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Crochet Crow Halloween Patterns

By Shellie Wilson on Sep 04, 2015 10:00 am

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Halloween is just around the corner and these Crow patterns are sure to sit the scene. Obviously crows don’t just represent Halloween. The scarf would have to be my favourite pattern. All these Crow Crochet patterns are free and online.… Read More...


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Video Tutorial – Making Herbal Lemon Soap

By Shellie Wilson on Sep 04, 2015 10:00 am

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This soap looks like a cream topped cake. It’s a goats milk lemon soap with a herb sprinkle. It is scented with rosemary and lemon. You can watch the full tutorial here.

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Project: Halloween Scene Card

By Heather Holbrook on Sep 04, 2015 08:59 am

Project: Halloween Scene Card

Here’s a fun Halloween card from Nichol Magouirk, she’s sharing a video showing how to stamp up some cute new Lawn Fawn stamps, how to color them with Zig Clean Color Brush markers and how to make a dark and … Read More...


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African-American quilts celebrated in Nebraska

By Scarlett Burroughs on Sep 04, 2015 08:19 am

Cargo Collection Quilt Exhibit African AmericanOne day, I hope to visit Lincoln, Nebraska (not to see the corn fields), but to visit the International Quilt Study Center & Museum. Sigh. If you live close enough, don’t miss the exhibit African-American Quilts from the Cargo Collection.Read More...


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Feature Friday: DAINTYme

By Larissa Coleman on Sep 04, 2015 10:20 am

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Today’s Feature Friday post is this fun Etsy shop called DAINTYme.  While they offer a few different options in the jewelry category, their stackable animal rings are by far my favorite!  Take a minute to visit their shop and see … Read More...


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6 Types of Sewing Pins Every Sewist Should Have

By Anne Weaver on Sep 04, 2015 10:07 am

6 Types of Sewing Pins Every Sewist Should Have 6 Types of Sewing Pins Every Sewist Should Have

Up until now I thought sewing pins were sewing pins were sewing pins.  Not true. There’s a reason that there are different styles of pins available on the notions wall. Christine … Read More...


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Blog Hand Made Link Up

By Katie Smith on Sep 04, 2015 05:00 am

blog handmade Blog Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade bloggers can link up their handmade blogs! If you have a handmade blog, DIY blog, etc, you can link it here!

It’s time for another week of Blog Handmade! … Read More...


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Free Printable Planner Stickers

By Francine Clouden on Sep 04, 2015 06:00 am

A set of pastel planner stickers suitable for personal organizers and planners or other types of scrapbooking and paper crafting. Free for personal use.

Source: Pastel Checklist Planner Stickers – Free Printable Download – Vintage Glam Studio

Free Printable Back-to-School Planner Stickers

A set of

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Tip: Polymer Clay Ring Sizing

By Elaine Robitaille on Sep 04, 2015 01:11 am

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Sometimes out of all the fabulous art and huge shared tutorials out on the internet it’s the little hints and tips that have the biggest impact. The ah-has. Genevieve Williamson has a post about how to accurately size your ringsRead More...


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Pastry Wrapped Caramel Baked Apple

By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 03, 2015 07:00 pm

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Who says caramel baked apples can’t be an elegant dessert? Those that haven’t seen it wrapped in pastry! This is beautiful. The great thing about this recipe is that you don’t have to wrap the apple, you can just make … Read More...


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Double Helix Glassworks Garage Sale Starts This Saturday!

By Cathi Milligan on Sep 03, 2015 09:04 pm

461e189a-314b-4140-98f6-a2797208e0b7For glass bead makers silver glass is a very tasty treat. Beautiful colors and finishes that make your jewelry sing. Well, Double Helix is having one of their garage sales which allows you to get a deal on all kinds … Read More...


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Tutorial: Make a scarf that's also a shrug

By Anne Weaver on Sep 03, 2015 07:27 pm

Tutorial: Make a scarf that's also a shrug Tutorial: Make a scarf that’s also a shrug

This scarf is also a shrug.  Or perhaps it’s the other way around, and this shrug is also a scarf.  Either way, it’s pretty smart idea.  Betz White shares a tutorial on … Read More...


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No Churn Apple Pie Ice Cream

By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 03, 2015 04:00 pm

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I really love these no churn ice cream recipes. I still haven’t gotten my ice cream maker, but these recipes help. Autumn or fall will be here soon, but summer weather is still holding strong. This is the perfect combination … Read More...


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DIY Coloring Tablecloth

By Dana Hinders on Sep 03, 2015 02:12 pm

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If you’re looking for a simple and budget-friendly party decor idea, consider creating your own DIY tablecloth for guests to color. Imagine Our Life explains how to make your tablecloth using dollar store supplies. When you’re done, simply add jars … Read More...


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Ultimate Snickers Cupcake

By Carolyn Bickford on Sep 03, 2015 02:00 pm

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OMG! As a Snickers fan, I am in love with this cupcake! Sally is my new hero and even more so, since she waited for sweatshirt and sweatpants season to post this. Who am I kidding, I’ll never see a … Read More...


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Tutorial: Repair a stuffed animal with an invisible ladder stitch

By Anne Weaver on Sep 03, 2015 04:33 pm

 

Tutorial: Repair a stuffed animal with an invisible ladder stitch Tutorial: Repair a stuffed animal with an invisible ladder stitch

Debi from Pieces Squared shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showimg show you can repair a stuffed animal when it gets a rip or tear.  A ladder stitch will … Read More...


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DIY Watercolor Gem Easy Art

By Katie Smith on Sep 03, 2015 12:16 pm

With only a few simple steps you can create this Watercolor Gem Easy Artwork,  which is perfect for any room in your home! This was made by Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling.

She didn’t measure or use any rulers, she … Read More...


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Reasons to Knit Your Own Winter Accessories; What Are You Making?

By Sarah White on Sep 03, 2015 11:28 am

reasons to knit your own accessoriesNow that it’s almost Labor Day in the United States, it’s starting to feel more like fall even though the temperatures are still pretty warm where I live.

But if you want to have new knit accessories for the season, … Read More...


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Tutorial: All Season Placemats with a modern leaf design

By Anne Weaver on Sep 03, 2015 01:14 pm

Tutorial: All Season Placemats with a modern leaf design Tutorial: All Season Placemats with a modern leaf design

Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her All Seasons Placemats.  They have a modern leaf applique that works for any season.  The design will look … Read More...


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Tutorial: Indestructible, Quick Sew, Drawstring Storage Bins

By Anne Weaver on Sep 03, 2015 11:35 am

Tutorial: Indestructible, Quick Sew, Drawstring Storage Bins Tutorial: Indestructible, Quick Sew, Drawstring Storage Bins

Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make these drawstring storage bins that are oh-so-cute and oh-so-practical.  They’re made from Waterproof Oxford, a woven 100% polyester oxford fabric. (She gives a … Read More...


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