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This One’s For You….

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 06:40 AM PST

cardiganYou spent all fall knitting your Christmas gifts, now it’s time for you.

Spring is right around the corner, which means that the changing temps will require easy on, easy off sweaters. This cardigan is perfect, with it’s light, easy, simple styling. And the colors are just gorgeous, even though there’s not a hint of green in it.

The best part… the…

Lookie what she made: Yoga top from scraps

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 06:40 AM PST

yogashirtfromscrapsSu from Vively Online took scraps from previous sewing projects and turned them into this cool patchwork yoga top.  Read more about her project on her  blog.

[photo from Vively Online blog]

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Heart Day Cupcake Pops

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 06:28 AM PST

cupcakepopFind the link to learn how to make these cute valentine’s cupcake pops from My Little Cupcake Blog at Martha.

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New Release: Verve Stamps

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 06:03 AM PST

image by Mercy Kerin and Verve

image by Mercy Kerin and Verve

Verve stamps has got some terrific new stamp sets for Valentine’s Day, isn’t this monkey just the cutest!? Click here to see what’s new.

-Heather

Hybrid 2010 Calendars

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 06:00 AM PST

Paula Gilarde, Janet Long and Terri Davenport show you how to combine digital and paper scrapbooking products to make calendars for 2010. Click here to go to the article on the Designer Digitals blog.

Hybrid 2010 Calendars

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 06:00 AM PST

Paula Gilarde, Janet Long and Terri Davenport show you how to combine digital and paper scrapbooking products to make calendars for 2010. Click here to go to the article on the Designer Digitals blog.

“A Bundle of Hearts” quilt pattern

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 05:29 AM PST

bundle of heartsI found this lovely heart quilt pattern at The Quilt Pattern Shoppe. I’m digging the various shades of red. Go to A Bundle of Hearts.  $9.00 USD

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Video Demo: Imaginisce i-top

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 05:00 AM PST

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Tim Holtz demonstrates how to use the new brad making tool from Imaginisce: the i-top. Click here to go to video

Make a Marble Maze

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 04:59 AM PST

This craft is perfect for a homemade game for your children. Click on over to  Craft Project to see how.

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Tutorial: Scrapping Events

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 04:00 AM PST

Most scrapbookers have tons of photos from events like birthday parties, and it can be a struggle getting those photos onto scrapbook pages. Debbie Hodge of Get It Scrapped, has posted an article on how to select which photos from an event to scrap. Click here to go to article.

PRACTICAL CROCHET

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 03:11 AM PST

I love to crochet pretty things, but sometimes we need to make practical things, don’t we?  Recently, I’ve run across a few ingenious little goodies.  Here they are.  Let me know if  you have a variation or improvement we should add.

I love the simple little ‘glass washer’ on the upper right of this photo.  It’s a nifty little device to…

Inspiration du Jour – scrappersu

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 03:00 AM PST

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Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

Craft-N-Spin Review and Giveaway

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 02:15 AM PST

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Craft -N-Spin RRP $49.95

The Craft-N-Spin™ is a unique and versatile device that allows you to securely elevate and effortlessly rotate your craft projects.  This combination of functions enables crafters and artists to improve results while saving time and effort across a variety of crafts.

Craft N Spin allows you to paint projects without having to touch them. You can prop up your…

DIY: Valentine Cold Process Soap

Posted: 22 Jan 2010 01:00 AM PST

Soap Queen posted a wonderful tutorial perfect for Valentine’s Day. The Valentine Cold Process Soap is the perfect gift for those you love. Check out the step-by-step instructions on Soap Queen’s blog.

Stop-n-Go Cookies

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 10:21 PM PST

stopgocookiesCheck out this easy idea for a stoplight cookie on a stick HERE at Betty Crocker. What a great cookie to include for a themed birthday party.

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WHAT A 15 YEAR OLD CAN DO…..

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 09:09 PM PST

At the last meeting of the St.Louis Crochet Club, we had our usual Show ‘n Tell – my favorite part of the evening.  Rita, one of our members who both crochets and knits, admitted to not having much to show this month.  Then, she pulled out these and told us that they were a Christmas gift from her 15 year…

WHO’S GOT THE RIGHTS TO YOUR COLORS??

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 07:30 PM PST

A recent article about a dispute between a crocheting college football player’s right to sell or give away his team-colored caps and scarves created quite a stir.  Since I have an inside line to an attorney, I asked his opinion.  Here’s what he told me – couched in lawyer-like wording, of course.

Follow this link to the original discussion:

http://briansawyer.net/2007/01/03/real-men-also-crochet/#comment-13456

Then, read the…

Valentine’s Day Cookies

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 04:18 PM PST

valdaycookiesUse up any leftover candy canes this Valentine’s Day. Find the recipe for these chocolate and candy cane dipped butter cookies HERE at Nikki, In Stitches.

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Freebie: New Years Digital Stamps

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 12:25 PM PST

image by Scrap N Fonts

image by Scrap N Fonts

Click here to download these fun FREE New Years digital stamp images from Scrap N Fonts.
 
-Heather

Tutorial: Mists and Masks

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 10:00 AM PST

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Denise Laborde of The Creative Juice Bar shows you how to use chipboard pieces as masks, along with mists to create a layout like the one shown above. Click here to go to tutorial.

CHA Sneak Peek: Cosmo Cricket

Posted: 21 Jan 2010 07:00 AM PST

Cosmo Cricket sneakCosmo Cricket reveals their new lines on their blog. Click here to see all the new products.