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Link Love: Free Scarf Knitting Patterns Part 2

November 19th, 2009 at 05:00am Under Knitting

One simply cannot have enough scarves for the chilly months. They are warm, bring color and variety to your winter coat and best of all, are easy to make. I ended up making a few scarves for holiday gifts every year. Last week, I featured 12 free scarf knitting patterns as Part of 1 of [...]

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Be Creative with Expired or New Tampons

July 14th, 2009 at 09:05am Under Christmas

What’s the deal with tampons? Much to my surprise I’ve learned we can create crafts using tampons. That’s right, it’s good for any time of the month. I received a very unique craft from a guest contributor this week. Ada Barber sent in a tampon angel. I know what you’re thinking, I thought the same [...]

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By Christine 12 comments

Winter Crafts Round-Up

February 13th, 2009 at 09:00am Under DIY+ Favorites Friday+ Green Crafting+ Knitting+ Tutorials+ Wearable Craft+ winter

Even though we’ve seen gorgeous weather this week in Chicago (sunny and 60 on Tuesday!), the groundhog recently predicted six more weeks of winter, and we’ve been in the Midwest long enough to know spring never comes early. So while we’re gearing up for the five inches of snow predicted for Valentine’s weekend, cozy up [...]

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By Mindy 1 comment

How to Make a Door Draft Stopper

December 18th, 2008 at 12:06pm Under Sewing+ Tutorials+ Uncategorized

So, here in Chicago, we’re expecting yet another fabulous snowstorm this evening (are you sensing my sarcasm there?) and while I’m not fearing the trek home as badly as earlier this week (thanks to my new four-wheel drive car I got just moments ago), I’m just not a fan of the chilly weather in general.  [...]

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