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Knit Two Mittens At Once
As I mentioned at the beginning of the year, I’m planning to attempt the two-socks-at-a-time...
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Preserve Your Child’s Artwork with Embroidery
Embroidered Tote or Pillow Many of us have boxes and stacks of artwork our children...
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Painting on Paper – Corrugated Cardboard Roses
Make flower impressions on paper crafts with curragated cardboard and paint. Join me on a journey this week fellow paper crafters as I test out ways to use corrugated cardboard for paper crafts. Got a lovely corrugated cardboard envelope in the mail this week (containing a great read btw, “Corked” by Kathryn Borel) and instead of recycling... [Read more of this review]
Simple Card Ideas = a lotta love for Valentines Day
Stickers, Ric-Rac, and a little imagination make a heart-felt Valentines Day card. Valentines Day is quickly approaching and you may not have time to complete a card for every one on your list… or so you think! Before you run to the store for a stash of pre-printed stock cards, check out your stash of paper craft supplies and use simple items... [Read more of this review]
Knit and Crochet for Valentine’s Day
Knit or Crochet a Heart for Valentine's Day In honor of Valentine’s this year I’ve drawn a simple heart chart to inspire your next knit or crochet project. The panel can be a wash cloth, the start of a potholder/hot pad, or even a block for a blanket. I saved the chart as a PDF file you can download and print. For our knitters out... [Read more of this review]
Valentine’s Day Charm Bracelet
Charm Bracelet Supplies A simple Valentine’s Day beaded charm bracelet makes a great gift for yourself or a friend. It is also a quick project, and perfect if you are new to beading. The main techniques used to make this bracelet are wire loops and jump rings. You will need these common beading supplies: Assorted beads in red, white, pink or... [Read more of this review]
Ideas to spark your paper craft Valentines Day muse
Valentines Day Treat Bag Valentines Day is near and our cupid muse is calling us to create expressions of love. Here are a few ideas to help get you started with your Valentines Day paper crafts: Easy Valentine’s Day Treat Bag (pictured) Easy-to-make paper craft treat bags to fill with love. Friendship Blossoms Paper flowers with a sweet-surprise... [Read more of this review]
Got fabric, felt, & brads? Make flowers!
Simple fabric flowers can quickly add interest and texture to your cards. I have two main philosophies for card making: 1) Recycle and/or use what I already have on hand 2) Keep it simple (fancy is fun, too… I’m referring to simplicity in design and function.) In the spirit of this, my latest creation utilized scraps of fabric, felt, colored... [Read more of this review]
Vintage Vinyl Record Bowls
Shabby Chic lip stick holder- it's a recycled vinyl record! If a record no longer plays, give it a new entertaining purpose. This simple craft that allows you to recycle an old warped record into a useful, versitile, and nostolgic bowl. Bowlscan be used as planters, catch-alls, potpourri, candles, and they make great gifts, too. The possibilities... [Read more of this review]
Inspiration – Planning vs. Doing
Sometimes I get all caught up in having the right tools, materials, scissors, and perhaps a special bag with pockets for carrying around my latest project. Or I peruse all the latest needlework magazines (the pile next to my favorite chair) and planning which projects I will make for the next holiday. Planning is fun, but sometimes it just gets in the... [Read more of this review]
Angel of Hope – Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum
One of my favorite needlework designers is Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum of Told in a Garden. Several years ago I spent an entire winter stitching one of her gorgeous angel designs, Angel of Hope. According to her website, this angel was designed during Desert Storm and the yellow ribbons represent our hope for peace. During this trying time for the people... [Read more of this review]
Inspiration – Renewal
Renewing the Creative Spirit Sometimes it seems as though you get caught in the tasks and activities of your daily life, the rush of working and caring for your family. And then one day you are cleaning out a drawer and stumble upon that needlework project you were working on a few years ago. Or you are stopped in your tracks in front of a store window... [Read more of this review]
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