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Thursday, 30 June 2011
links: food
A Better Bitters Filter @Craftzine.com blog. Clever! And fast.Recipe: Sausage Pizza, Topped with Crispy Kale | The Kitchn. We do sausage and kale pizza a lot but often end up improvising, I'll try this next time.Modern Apizza's New Spin-off at Seattle's Safeco Field | Slice Pizza Blog. This might get me to a baseball game.100 recipes � Gustoso. A list of 100 recipes to try, with links to the best recipe for each one, video when available and lots of resources and variations.Roasted Broccoli Hummus | Not Without Salt. Somehow I find myself craving broccoli these days.Your New Favorite Potato Salad, at Ugly Green Chair. It's mayo-less!Sprinkle Bakes: Prince William's Groom's Cake. This looks so delicious.100 Ladur�e Macarons at Design Mom. Swoon! So very pretty.How to Get Large Slices of Pizza from Small Ovens or Pies | Slice Pizza Blog. So simple. I admit to somehow finding a large slice more satisfying to eat than the same amount of smaller slices.How to Make Salad in a Jar. She uses a vacuum pack machine to keep it fresh. I think I would eat more salad if I had it ready to do like this.
May Birthday Giveaway: good stuff from Rakka Deer
Today I'm happy to have a bunch of goods from local artist Rakka Deer [1], aka Kris. She's got style and wit, and she's got a huge number of projects going on at any given time. It amazes me. Besides Rakka Deer [2] and her Etsy shop [3] she has 37 Confections [4], Stupid Fucking Awesome [5], Excheckered [6], Pax and Ak [7], Skull Diggery [8], Suspect and Fugitive [9], a Tumblr [10] and Glitter Pissing [11]. She's offering up some good stuff from her shop: a six pack of geek cards [12], a thread painting [13] and a six pack of Inigo Montoya [14] cards featuring a drawing she did of the character over a pile of Hello My Name Is stickers (this still makes me laugh).
And while I'm talking about Rakka Deer please allow me to mention this: Recently the town she grew up in was devastated by the tornadoes and flooding along the Mississippi so she's raising money by holding a Bake Sale for the South [15], which is happening at the Cakespy Shop [16] here in Seattle on Saturday, May 14th at 11 a.m. I'll be baking for it (something in jars, but of course). Also on Saturday is the Great American Bake Sale
for ?Share Our Strength? at the uptown Metropolitan Market starting at 9:30 a.m. Two bake sales! Seattle is in luck.
To win the package of items from Rakka Deer please leave a comment with this website. You've got until Saturday, May 14th at 10 a.m. PST to enter, the fine print [17] applies. If you'd like something to chat about answer this question: What is your favorite thing to make for, or buy at, bake sales? Clearly I enjoy making stuff in jars. Alright, good luck!
[1] http://www.etsy.com/shop/rakkadeer
[2] http://www.rakkadeer.com
[3] http://www.etsy.com/shop/rakkadeer
[4] http://37confections.blogspot.com/
[5] http://www.stupidfuckingawesome.com
[6] http://excheckered.tumblr.com/
[7] http://paxandak.tumblr.com/
[8] http://skulldiggery.tumblr.com/
[9] http://www.suspectandfugitive.com/
[10] http://rakka.tumblr.com/
[11] http://glitterpissing.blogspot.com/
[12] http://www.etsy.com/listing/63916302/geek-six-pack
[13] http://www.stupidfuckingawesome.com/2010/11/thread.html
[14] http://www.etsy.com/listing/74016007/inigo-montoya-card
[15] http://bakesaleforthesouth.blogspot.com/
[16] http://www.cakespy.bigcartel.com/
[17] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
And while I'm talking about Rakka Deer please allow me to mention this: Recently the town she grew up in was devastated by the tornadoes and flooding along the Mississippi so she's raising money by holding a Bake Sale for the South [15], which is happening at the Cakespy Shop [16] here in Seattle on Saturday, May 14th at 11 a.m. I'll be baking for it (something in jars, but of course). Also on Saturday is the Great American Bake Sale
for ?Share Our Strength? at the uptown Metropolitan Market starting at 9:30 a.m. Two bake sales! Seattle is in luck.
To win the package of items from Rakka Deer please leave a comment with this website. You've got until Saturday, May 14th at 10 a.m. PST to enter, the fine print [17] applies. If you'd like something to chat about answer this question: What is your favorite thing to make for, or buy at, bake sales? Clearly I enjoy making stuff in jars. Alright, good luck!
[1] http://www.etsy.com/shop/rakkadeer
[2] http://www.rakkadeer.com
[3] http://www.etsy.com/shop/rakkadeer
[4] http://37confections.blogspot.com/
[5] http://www.stupidfuckingawesome.com
[6] http://excheckered.tumblr.com/
[7] http://paxandak.tumblr.com/
[8] http://skulldiggery.tumblr.com/
[9] http://www.suspectandfugitive.com/
[10] http://rakka.tumblr.com/
[11] http://glitterpissing.blogspot.com/
[12] http://www.etsy.com/listing/63916302/geek-six-pack
[13] http://www.stupidfuckingawesome.com/2010/11/thread.html
[14] http://www.etsy.com/listing/74016007/inigo-montoya-card
[15] http://bakesaleforthesouth.blogspot.com/
[16] http://www.cakespy.bigcartel.com/
[17] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
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Pinwheel Baby Doll Quilt Pattern
Quilts are sweet but doll quilts are even sweeter – check out this Pinwheel Baby Doll Quilt Pattern for a lovely treat. �Don’t worry – we’re not actually sewing triangles. The triangles are cut after you stitch. Sew much easier! Added to Doll-making and Quilting Please vote by clicking: Like this Craft? — Like a [...]
Source: http://allcrafts.allcraftsblogs.com/2011/06/27/pinwheel-baby-doll-quilt-pattern/
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Crafty Haul: Haberman's Fabric
I was so happy a few weeks back when the daily Detroit Groupon was for Haberman Fabrics. Since I love to see what kind of crafty things my friends buy, I thought I'd share with you what I purchased. What kind of crafty tools have you picked up recently?
- Pillow form
- Small Olfa rotary tool
- Gingher seam ripper
- Dritz pattern weights
- Velcro!
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/crafty_haul_habermans_fabric.html
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A Big Thank You
Thank you so very much to everybody who entered the giveaways last month, wow there are a lot of you. And another huge thank you to all the businesses that were so generous, I am honored that you all were so happy to share with my readers. Awesome all around, clap clap clap! Here are my gift conspirators, in order of appearance:
Heidi Swanson [1], 101 Cookbooks
School House Craft [2]
Kirby Krackle [3]
Moxie [4]
Tea Weaver [5], Tea and Cookies
Wendy McClure [6], Pound
Hellimae's Salt Caramels [7]
Schmancy [8]
Susan Beal [9], West Coast Crafty
Rakka Deer [10]
Gayla Trail [11], You Grow Girl
Matthew Porter Art [12]
Crystalyn Kae [13]
Joy the Baker [14]
Jessie Oleson [15], CakeSpy
Juniper Moon Farm [16]
Dave Sheely Designs [17]
Shauna and Danny Ahern [18], Gluten-free Girl and the Chef
Alicia Paulson [19], Rosy Little Things
mirror mirror [20]
Product Body [21]
This Charming Candy [22]
And I've got a few offers and announcements for readers if you'd like:
School House Craft [2] is offering a 20% discount to readers for any ticket combination they buy for the conference here in Seattle in September. Enter notmartha when you get your tickets.
This Charming Candy [24] is offering 10% off of items in their Etsy shop, enter NotMartha10years at checkout. Good through Friday night, June 3rd.
Product Body [21] is offering 15% off through June 15th (one use per customer). Enter NOTMARTHA15 when you're checking out.
Crystalyn Kae [13] is holding a studio sale here in Seattle this Saturday, June 4 from 10am to 4pm at 5611B Phinney Ave N, Seattle WA 98103. There will likely be a few things that won't have appeared in the regular collection.
Whew, ok, thanks everybody!
[1] http://www.heidiswanson.com/
[2] http://schoolhousecraft.com/
[3] http://www.kirbykracklemusic.com/
[4] http://www.madebymoxie.com/
[5] http://www.teaandcookiesblog.com/
[6] http://www.poundy.com/
[7] http://www.saltcaramels.com/
[8] http://www.schmancytoys.com/
[9] http://westcoastcrafty.wordpress.com/
[10] http://www.etsy.com/shop/rakkadeer
[11] http://www.yougrowgirl.com/
[12] http://www.matthewporterart.com/
[13] http://www.crystalynkae.com/
[14] http://www.joythebaker.com/
[15] http://www.cakespy.com/
[16] http://www.fiberfarm.com/
[17] http://www.etsy.com/shop/davesheelydesigns
[18] http://glutenfreegirl.com/
[19] http://aliciapaulson.com/books.html
[20] http://www.mirrormirrorontheweb.co.uk/
[21] http://www.productbody.com/
[22] http://www.thischarmingcandy.com/
[23] http://schoolhousecraft.com/
[24] http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisCharmingCandy?ref=seller_info
[25] http://www.productbody.com/
[26] http://www.crystalynkae.com/
Heidi Swanson [1], 101 Cookbooks
School House Craft [2]
Kirby Krackle [3]
Moxie [4]
Tea Weaver [5], Tea and Cookies
Wendy McClure [6], Pound
Hellimae's Salt Caramels [7]
Schmancy [8]
Susan Beal [9], West Coast Crafty
Rakka Deer [10]
Gayla Trail [11], You Grow Girl
Matthew Porter Art [12]
Crystalyn Kae [13]
Joy the Baker [14]
Jessie Oleson [15], CakeSpy
Juniper Moon Farm [16]
Dave Sheely Designs [17]
Shauna and Danny Ahern [18], Gluten-free Girl and the Chef
Alicia Paulson [19], Rosy Little Things
mirror mirror [20]
Product Body [21]
This Charming Candy [22]
And I've got a few offers and announcements for readers if you'd like:
School House Craft [2] is offering a 20% discount to readers for any ticket combination they buy for the conference here in Seattle in September. Enter notmartha when you get your tickets.
This Charming Candy [24] is offering 10% off of items in their Etsy shop, enter NotMartha10years at checkout. Good through Friday night, June 3rd.
Product Body [21] is offering 15% off through June 15th (one use per customer). Enter NOTMARTHA15 when you're checking out.
Crystalyn Kae [13] is holding a studio sale here in Seattle this Saturday, June 4 from 10am to 4pm at 5611B Phinney Ave N, Seattle WA 98103. There will likely be a few things that won't have appeared in the regular collection.
Whew, ok, thanks everybody!
[1] http://www.heidiswanson.com/
[2] http://schoolhousecraft.com/
[3] http://www.kirbykracklemusic.com/
[4] http://www.madebymoxie.com/
[5] http://www.teaandcookiesblog.com/
[6] http://www.poundy.com/
[7] http://www.saltcaramels.com/
[8] http://www.schmancytoys.com/
[9] http://westcoastcrafty.wordpress.com/
[10] http://www.etsy.com/shop/rakkadeer
[11] http://www.yougrowgirl.com/
[12] http://www.matthewporterart.com/
[13] http://www.crystalynkae.com/
[14] http://www.joythebaker.com/
[15] http://www.cakespy.com/
[16] http://www.fiberfarm.com/
[17] http://www.etsy.com/shop/davesheelydesigns
[18] http://glutenfreegirl.com/
[19] http://aliciapaulson.com/books.html
[20] http://www.mirrormirrorontheweb.co.uk/
[21] http://www.productbody.com/
[22] http://www.thischarmingcandy.com/
[23] http://schoolhousecraft.com/
[24] http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisCharmingCandy?ref=seller_info
[25] http://www.productbody.com/
[26] http://www.crystalynkae.com/
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Wednesday, 29 June 2011
How-To: Homemade Blueberry Pie Ice Cream
With summer well underway, we've been consuming our fair share of ice cream. I've always wished we had an ice cream maker to whip up batches of homemade ice cream on our own, and this recipe from She Wears Many Hats makes me want one even more. See how she combines blueberry pie ingredients for a scrumptious frosty treat. [via Bakerella]
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Food | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/how-to_homemade_blueberry_pie.html
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May Birthday Giveaway: a CSA share from Juniper Moon Farm
What?s going on here? My site started ten years ago this month and to celebrate I?m giving away something each weekday. Because I like you.
Today I'm thrilled to say that Juniper Moon Farm [1] has offered a Yarn CSA [2] for one lucky reader, the 2012 Spring Shearing worth $175 (that's some serious yarn). The Yarn CSA works like a farm CSA but instead you get a yield of the scrumptious yarn that is produced from the sheep and goats they lovingly raise. Juniper Moon Farm is amazing run by a small group of people who are dedicated to what they do and are fantastic about sharing what is going on with share holders, visitors, and readers of their blog. The farm was started by Susan, whom I've followed since she started (back then it was the Martha's Vineyard Fiber Farm, which you might remember if you've been reading my site long enough) and I'm astounded and so pleased to watch how it's grown. If you're not already I encourage you to read the blog [3], follow along as lambs are born in the spring on the LambCams [4], see what the farm dogs [5] are up to, you can attend shearing day [6] and even stay at the farm [7] for a week or long weekend. It's really amazing to watch the farm work all year and then find yarn at your door that reflects all of the care and attention that they put into it. I just want to hug the whole farm. The blog isn't just about the farm, I've loved all the Probably Something You Would Like [8] links posts, her recent pictures from Preakness [9], her famous world's greatest granola recipe [10] and how she went paper towel free on the whole farm [11] (it involves making a lot of your own cloth napkins [12], enough so you always have plenty of clean ones).
Would you like to win this amazing Yarn CSA? If so please leave a comment with this entry and let me know the following: Have you ever spent time on a farm? I spent a few summers on my uncle's farm in Oklahoma, he had cattle, two greyhounds, a small lake with a rope swing, a tiny farmhouse and bales of hay that seemed to be piled taller than the house itself. I loved it there. Ok, you've got until Tuesday, May 24th at 10 a.m. PST to enter, the fine print [13] applies, good luck! Closed, thanks so much for entering!
[1] http://www.fiberfarm.com
[2] http://www.fiberfarm.com/yarn-csa
[3] http://www.fiberfarm.com/blog
[4] http://www.fiberfarm.com/lambcam
[5] http://www.fiberfarm.com/about/farm-dogs
[6] http://www.fiberfarm.com/spring-shearing-celebration
[7] http://www.fiberfarm.com/farm-stays
[8] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2011/05/probably-something-you-would-like-70
[9] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2011/05/the-136th-preakness
[10] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2009/07/terribly-inconvenient-granola
[11] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2010/07/going-paper-towel-free
[12] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2010/06/farm-update-3
[13] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
Today I'm thrilled to say that Juniper Moon Farm [1] has offered a Yarn CSA [2] for one lucky reader, the 2012 Spring Shearing worth $175 (that's some serious yarn). The Yarn CSA works like a farm CSA but instead you get a yield of the scrumptious yarn that is produced from the sheep and goats they lovingly raise. Juniper Moon Farm is amazing run by a small group of people who are dedicated to what they do and are fantastic about sharing what is going on with share holders, visitors, and readers of their blog. The farm was started by Susan, whom I've followed since she started (back then it was the Martha's Vineyard Fiber Farm, which you might remember if you've been reading my site long enough) and I'm astounded and so pleased to watch how it's grown. If you're not already I encourage you to read the blog [3], follow along as lambs are born in the spring on the LambCams [4], see what the farm dogs [5] are up to, you can attend shearing day [6] and even stay at the farm [7] for a week or long weekend. It's really amazing to watch the farm work all year and then find yarn at your door that reflects all of the care and attention that they put into it. I just want to hug the whole farm. The blog isn't just about the farm, I've loved all the Probably Something You Would Like [8] links posts, her recent pictures from Preakness [9], her famous world's greatest granola recipe [10] and how she went paper towel free on the whole farm [11] (it involves making a lot of your own cloth napkins [12], enough so you always have plenty of clean ones).
Would you like to win this amazing Yarn CSA? If so please leave a comment with this entry and let me know the following: Have you ever spent time on a farm? I spent a few summers on my uncle's farm in Oklahoma, he had cattle, two greyhounds, a small lake with a rope swing, a tiny farmhouse and bales of hay that seemed to be piled taller than the house itself. I loved it there. Ok, you've got until Tuesday, May 24th at 10 a.m. PST to enter, the fine print [13] applies, good luck! Closed, thanks so much for entering!
[1] http://www.fiberfarm.com
[2] http://www.fiberfarm.com/yarn-csa
[3] http://www.fiberfarm.com/blog
[4] http://www.fiberfarm.com/lambcam
[5] http://www.fiberfarm.com/about/farm-dogs
[6] http://www.fiberfarm.com/spring-shearing-celebration
[7] http://www.fiberfarm.com/farm-stays
[8] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2011/05/probably-something-you-would-like-70
[9] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2011/05/the-136th-preakness
[10] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2009/07/terribly-inconvenient-granola
[11] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2010/07/going-paper-towel-free
[12] http://www.fiberfarm.com/2010/06/farm-update-3
[13] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
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almost daily photo: April 14th
Today was way better than yesterday, or so I thought. At lunch I dropped off the last document needed for our tax people to do our taxes, I got all the stuff needed to make dinner, I gathered and bagged the recycling for collection tomorrow, I got everything ready to take photographs of the Easter project I have in mind for this year, I did dishes, I washed and chopped kale, I cleaned out the fridge, I cleared the dining room table of miscellaneous mail and I was feeling triumphant and smart (I was listening to The Tobolowsky Files [1], it makes me feel smart) and nearly I felt like I actually had my stuff together until Scott [2] got home and discovered that all of my keys were still in the lock of the door. Just hanging there, forgotten. In my rush to turn off the alarm when I came home I failed to actually remove my keys from the lock. Way to go, me.
Anyhow, the photograph above is a sneak peek at what I'm doing for Easter. Sort of.
[1] http://www.slashfilm.com/category/features/slashfilmcast/the-tobolowsky-files/
[2] http://www.scottandrew.com
Anyhow, the photograph above is a sneak peek at what I'm doing for Easter. Sort of.
[1] http://www.slashfilm.com/category/features/slashfilmcast/the-tobolowsky-files/
[2] http://www.scottandrew.com
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How-To: Make a Decorative Tape Dispenser
Here's a splendid piece of recycling from Melissa at To Boldly Fold. She took an empty plastic wrap box (and the tube that the wrap came on), and modified them into a handy way to store her collection of Japanese masking tapes.
I love any project that gives me a good excuse to acquire more Japanese masking tape!
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/how-to_make_a_decorative_tape.html
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Pretty Ponies Kit Giveaway
Pretty ponies by press man toys was reviewed by my 3 1/2 year old who thinks craft is like brushi...
Source: http://www.craftbits.com/competition/pretty-ponies-kit-giveaway
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links: food
A Better Bitters Filter @Craftzine.com blog. Clever! And fast.Recipe: Sausage Pizza, Topped with Crispy Kale | The Kitchn. We do sausage and kale pizza a lot but often end up improvising, I'll try this next time.Modern Apizza's New Spin-off at Seattle's Safeco Field | Slice Pizza Blog. This might get me to a baseball game.100 recipes � Gustoso. A list of 100 recipes to try, with links to the best recipe for each one, video when available and lots of resources and variations.Roasted Broccoli Hummus | Not Without Salt. Somehow I find myself craving broccoli these days.Your New Favorite Potato Salad, at Ugly Green Chair. It's mayo-less!Sprinkle Bakes: Prince William's Groom's Cake. This looks so delicious.100 Ladur�e Macarons at Design Mom. Swoon! So very pretty.How to Get Large Slices of Pizza from Small Ovens or Pies | Slice Pizza Blog. So simple. I admit to somehow finding a large slice more satisfying to eat than the same amount of smaller slices.How to Make Salad in a Jar. She uses a vacuum pack machine to keep it fresh. I think I would eat more salad if I had it ready to do like this.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/notmartha/~3/kuQm7jKSk_o/
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Handspun Recycled Newspaper Yarn
Got a little time on your hands and lots of old newspapers? Then you can make�Handspun Recycled Newspaper Yarn. It’s so fascinating that this can be turned into durable everyday objects. I mean, once you’ve made enough… Maybe this will keep the kids busy this summer! Added to Recycled Crafts Please vote by clicking: Like [...]
Source: http://allcrafts.allcraftsblogs.com/2011/06/20/handspun-recycled-newspaper-yarn/
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011
daily photo: Mar. 22nd
I may have purchased too many things with stripes today.
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New Comment on Bath Soak - Choco Lava
Whoa, chocolate and cream my faveorite ingredients!Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/bath-soak-choco-lava#comment_40045
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almost daily photo: April 19th
[1]
This is my view down into the industrial kitchens from my seat at Serious Pie (as in pizza). Those Hobart mixers mean business.
[1] http://www.flickr.com/photos/notmartha/5636854586/
This is my view down into the industrial kitchens from my seat at Serious Pie (as in pizza). Those Hobart mixers mean business.
[1] http://www.flickr.com/photos/notmartha/5636854586/
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Bakesale for Japan tomorrow
[1]
It's 11 p.m. and I'm just finishing my baked goods for the Bakesale for Japan tomorrow. I'm fond of what I made and might have to buy one for myself since I didn't have any left over. I made Jars of Stars, lots of little star shaped cookies. (Pictures later.) It took a bit longer than I anticipated, but I think it was worth it. Here in Seattle it will be at the Cakespy shop (more details [2]). See the Bakesale for Japan [3] page to find if there is one being held near you.
I've got a few days worth of photos to put up but I'm tired and need to pack for a few days of travel, so I'll be back on Monday and catch up then. Hope your weekend is wonderful.
[1] http://www.cakespy.com/blog/2011/3/30/sweet-news-bakesale-for-japan-at-cakespy-shop-on-april-2nd.html
[2] http://www.cakespy.com/blog/2011/3/30/sweet-news-bakesale-for-japan-at-cakespy-shop-on-april-2nd.html
[3] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
It's 11 p.m. and I'm just finishing my baked goods for the Bakesale for Japan tomorrow. I'm fond of what I made and might have to buy one for myself since I didn't have any left over. I made Jars of Stars, lots of little star shaped cookies. (Pictures later.) It took a bit longer than I anticipated, but I think it was worth it. Here in Seattle it will be at the Cakespy shop (more details [2]). See the Bakesale for Japan [3] page to find if there is one being held near you.
I've got a few days worth of photos to put up but I'm tired and need to pack for a few days of travel, so I'll be back on Monday and catch up then. Hope your weekend is wonderful.
[1] http://www.cakespy.com/blog/2011/3/30/sweet-news-bakesale-for-japan-at-cakespy-shop-on-april-2nd.html
[2] http://www.cakespy.com/blog/2011/3/30/sweet-news-bakesale-for-japan-at-cakespy-shop-on-april-2nd.html
[3] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
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Copper Lace
Lieve Jerger creates intricate lace pieces using copper wires. I'm enjoying the look of this swan with the twilight sky behind it on this lovely Friday afternoon. I hope you make some headway on a craft project this weekend!
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/copper_lace.html
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New Comment on Shampoo Build up Remover
I use this once a week in the shower and it works great!Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/shampoo-build-up-remover#comment_40046
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Braille Carved into Soap
These poetic castile soap carvings were created by Arianna Vanini as part of an installation called, "tactile."
Each element represents a letter of the Braille alphabet. The letters compose the sentence, "the essential is invisible to the eyes," a quote from "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exup�ry...Because of the nature of the material, this work is intended to disappear.Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this!
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/braille_carved_into_soap.html
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New Project - Upcycled Shamwow - Wrist Sweat band
This upcycled project shows you how to turn a shamwow into something other than a dishcl...
Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/upcycled-shamwow-wrist-sweat-band
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Monday, 27 June 2011
links: craft
Capree Kimball [1] on Pinterest.say YES! to hoboken: DIY: Making a Beach Tote Bag. I like the size of this one, and of course I like the nice bright yellow and white stripes as well.
[1] http://pinterest.com/capreek/
[1] http://pinterest.com/capreek/
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How-To: Get Featured on CRAFT
By Diane Gilleland
In our recent CRAFT Reader Survey, you told us you'd like to see a wider variety of crafters featured here. And we always love finding new ideas!
As some of you know, we have a submission form, and you can submit post ideas to us anytime. We love hearing from you! But I thought you might like some tips on what helps your submission grab our editors' attention. Read on for all our secrets!
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in General | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/how-to_get_featured_on_craft.html
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May Birthday Giveaway: ABC poster from Matthew Porter
What's going on here? My site started ten years ago this month and to celebrate I?m giving away something each weekday. Because I like you.
Yay! Today I have the ABC Poster [1] from Matthew Porter [2] to give away. Matthew Porter is a Seattle illustrator and childrens book author whose distinctive style has become familiar to our household, we've bought several of his books for our niece and nephews. His wife, Andrea, is the administrative side of the business (and since I work with her in the GBA [3] I can tell you she is a force). They owned the Bluebottle art gallery here in Seattle for eight years. In addition to his books [4] he sells original art [5] and onsies, hoodies and posters in the shop [6]. His most familiar character is a monkey and his book Monkey World [7] is a lot of fun, I have to admit we read through a few times before mailing it off to our niece and nephew. I absolutely love that Matthew offers his top 10 childrens books for inspiration (bottom half of the page), there are a few books there I just barely remember.
If you'd like to win the ABC poster please leave a comment with this entry. You have until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18th to enter, the fine print [8] applies. If you'd like something to mention here is a question to answer: Did you have a book as a kid that you remember to this day? Mine was Dr. Seuss's The First of Octember, because my birthday falls early in October and I was fascinated by the idea that there might be a month in there somewhere I hadn't been told about! Alright, good luck. Closed, thanks for entering!
[1] http://www.etsy.com/listing/70088010/24-x-36-abc-poster
[2] http://www.matthewporterart.com
[3] http://grassrootsbusinessassoc.com/
[4] http://matthewporterartwork.blogspot.com/p/my-childrens-books.html
[5] http://matthewporterartwork.blogspot.com/p/originals.html
[6] http://matthewporterartwork.blogspot.com/p/shop.html
[7] http://www.etsy.com/listing/56046198/monkey-world-a-to-z-of-occupations-by?ref=em
[8] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
Yay! Today I have the ABC Poster [1] from Matthew Porter [2] to give away. Matthew Porter is a Seattle illustrator and childrens book author whose distinctive style has become familiar to our household, we've bought several of his books for our niece and nephews. His wife, Andrea, is the administrative side of the business (and since I work with her in the GBA [3] I can tell you she is a force). They owned the Bluebottle art gallery here in Seattle for eight years. In addition to his books [4] he sells original art [5] and onsies, hoodies and posters in the shop [6]. His most familiar character is a monkey and his book Monkey World [7] is a lot of fun, I have to admit we read through a few times before mailing it off to our niece and nephew. I absolutely love that Matthew offers his top 10 childrens books for inspiration (bottom half of the page), there are a few books there I just barely remember.
If you'd like to win the ABC poster please leave a comment with this entry. You have until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18th to enter, the fine print [8] applies. If you'd like something to mention here is a question to answer: Did you have a book as a kid that you remember to this day? Mine was Dr. Seuss's The First of Octember, because my birthday falls early in October and I was fascinated by the idea that there might be a month in there somewhere I hadn't been told about! Alright, good luck. Closed, thanks for entering!
[1] http://www.etsy.com/listing/70088010/24-x-36-abc-poster
[2] http://www.matthewporterart.com
[3] http://grassrootsbusinessassoc.com/
[4] http://matthewporterartwork.blogspot.com/p/my-childrens-books.html
[5] http://matthewporterartwork.blogspot.com/p/originals.html
[6] http://matthewporterartwork.blogspot.com/p/shop.html
[7] http://www.etsy.com/listing/56046198/monkey-world-a-to-z-of-occupations-by?ref=em
[8] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
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Copper Lace
Lieve Jerger creates intricate lace pieces using copper wires. I'm enjoying the look of this swan with the twilight sky behind it on this lovely Friday afternoon. I hope you make some headway on a craft project this weekend!
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/copper_lace.html
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Sunday, 26 June 2011
Make: Live is Tonight! Episode 11: Photo and Video
Make: Live airs tonight! Ep11 is all about photography and video. We'll be giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how we put together Make: Live and Matt Griffin from MakerBot will show us how they make their timelapse movies of 3D printers doing their thing, as well as some other cool camera hacks.
Plus check out our new digs! (photo by Matt Richardson)
Make: Live 11 - Photo and VideoWednesday June 22nd, 9pm ET/6pm PT
Watch at makezine.com/live or on Ustream
Please join us in the UStream chat or mark tweets with #makelive to interact live with the show./
We also give away a fabulous prize from Digi-Key to one chat member who can solve our photo challenge.
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Photography | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/make_live_is_tonight_episode_1_1.html
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giveaway: Modern Log Cabin Quilting
I'm so pleased to be showing you Susan Beal's latest book, Modern Log Cabin Quilting [1], and offering a sweet giveaway today. You can read why Susan loves log cabin quilting [2] and view projects from the book made by others at the Flickr group [3].
This book introduces you to log cabin quilts, gives you all the information you need to sew your own, including tools and techniques, and offers a range of projects.
This is the Bright Furrows quilt, I like the cheerful colors. There are a whole range of quilts using both huge blocks and lots of small ones. There are a number of special quilt projects including a t-shirt quilt to save those worn out shirts that hold memories, an Anniversary quilt and the cozy Winter Woolens quilt.
Above is the Northwest Modern quilt, I like how it's random. There is also a whole section on household items like tea towls, aprons, pillow cases and a pincushion.
I like the Red Cross bag which uses both corduroy and cotton fabrics. There are a nuber of bags, including a super simple drawstring bag, a zipper pouch, and a market tote. (A way to use up your fabric stash and make gifts at the same time!)
This Charming Camera Case is easy (and uses some stealth velcro).
I'm thoroughly charmed by the quilts and projects in this book, they are fresh and inspiring. So I'm very happy to have both a copy of the book and a fabric kit to give away. If you'd like to enter please leave a comment with this post, and if you'd like please do take the time to share any quilting projects (or disasters) you've undertaken. I'll go first: I've never quilted anything! Clearly I will have to change that very soon. You have until noon Pacific time on Thursday, April 7th to enter. The usual fine print [4] applies. Good luck! The winner as chosen by the Random Number Generator is #45, Emily. Congrats! And thanks to everybody for entering!
[1] http://modernlogcabinquilting.wordpress.com/
[2] http://crafternews.crownpublishing.com/2011/03/07/guest-post-why-i-love-log-cabin-quilting-by-susan-beal-author-of-modern-log-cabin-quilting/
[3] http://www.flickr.com/groups/modernlogcabinquilting/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
This book introduces you to log cabin quilts, gives you all the information you need to sew your own, including tools and techniques, and offers a range of projects.
This is the Bright Furrows quilt, I like the cheerful colors. There are a whole range of quilts using both huge blocks and lots of small ones. There are a number of special quilt projects including a t-shirt quilt to save those worn out shirts that hold memories, an Anniversary quilt and the cozy Winter Woolens quilt.
Above is the Northwest Modern quilt, I like how it's random. There is also a whole section on household items like tea towls, aprons, pillow cases and a pincushion.
I like the Red Cross bag which uses both corduroy and cotton fabrics. There are a nuber of bags, including a super simple drawstring bag, a zipper pouch, and a market tote. (A way to use up your fabric stash and make gifts at the same time!)
This Charming Camera Case is easy (and uses some stealth velcro).
I'm thoroughly charmed by the quilts and projects in this book, they are fresh and inspiring. So I'm very happy to have both a copy of the book and a fabric kit to give away. If you'd like to enter please leave a comment with this post, and if you'd like please do take the time to share any quilting projects (or disasters) you've undertaken. I'll go first: I've never quilted anything! Clearly I will have to change that very soon. You have until noon Pacific time on Thursday, April 7th to enter. The usual fine print [4] applies. Good luck! The winner as chosen by the Random Number Generator is #45, Emily. Congrats! And thanks to everybody for entering!
[1] http://modernlogcabinquilting.wordpress.com/
[2] http://crafternews.crownpublishing.com/2011/03/07/guest-post-why-i-love-log-cabin-quilting-by-susan-beal-author-of-modern-log-cabin-quilting/
[3] http://www.flickr.com/groups/modernlogcabinquilting/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
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Jars of Stars for the Bakesale for Japan
For the Bakesale for Japan [1] last weekend I made something I decided to call Jars of Stars. These are simply very small star shaped cookies presented in jars. I think stuff in jars for a bakesale are fantastic, jars are visually interesting and useful for future uses. And you can charge a bit more than you might think, a good thing when the money is being raised for a great cause. I've previously made cobbler in jars [2], pudding in jars [3] and pies in jars [4]. Cake and cupcakes in jars [5] are also perfect, especially if sold with a bamboo fork or spork attached.
Image above taken by the wonderful Kairu Yao [6] and used with permission, thanks! You can see all of her bakesale photos here [7].
This time I was inspired by these tiny heart cookies [8] which I spied first on Oh Happy Day [9]. I used this Pepperkaker [10] recipe at Dabbler because I knew it would come out crunchy and strong enough to be piled together. I did find myself wishing it was a bit spicier, I might add more black pepper next time. One note: that recipe makes a huge amount, I had to halve all the ingredients to a batch into my Kitchenaid mixer. I switched to the dough hook after the first addition of flour because the dough does get very stiff.
I ran out of time so my very awesome husband Scott [11] made the labels (thanks, you're the best!). We printed them out onto cardstock and cut circles to fit between the pieces of the lid. The back side of the cardstock holds the ingredients list.
I made four small sizes of stars. I had to draw cookie cutters from a few sources to get the small sizes. The smallest on is from a set of aspic cutters [12] (the smallest sized set), the next size up is actually from a Linzer cookie set [13], and the two largerst were from a many stars [14] set. All the cutters I used were from Fox Run as I found I liked the nice sharp angles on those the best. I bought all mine from Home Cake Decorating Supply [15] here in Seattle who always has just what I'm looking for.
This is the size one larger than the tiniest, for scale.
I cut them out and then popped them out from the cutter using the blunt end of a chopstick. No matter what I tried, flouring, oiling, chilling the dough or the cutters, they all needed to be popped back out. It took a while but with some WTF [16] podcasts it went quickly. The cookies don't spread, but they do puff enough when baked to get rid of any marks left by poking them back out of the cookie cutters.
I added non perils to a few batches of the smaller stars. I love non perils. They made the jar look a bit more interesting and didn't add a lot of work for me.
We filled the jars carefully so each one would get a good mix and that was it. If you keep the cardboard box that canning jars come in they make perfect carriers to deliver to the bake sale. I wish I had used jars with smooth sides, it would have been easier to view the star shapes inside.
I think it was a success, I sold three jars before I managed to get them set up on the tables! At the time I'm writing this the Bakesale for Japan [1] is still adding up the total but it's looking like the nationwide effort may have made more than $125K, wow. Thanks to Ciao Samin [18] for getting the whole thing together and thanks to everybody who organized and came to the Seattle bakesale!
[1] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/cobblerbakedinjars/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/06/29/firecracker-chocolate-pudding/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/piesbakedintinyjars/
[5] http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/sweets/cupcakes-in-a-jar-the-latest-cupcake-craze-142206
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/5584214864/
[7] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/sets/72157626287993557/detail/
[8] http://pinterest.com/pin/9431136/
[9] http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-weekend.html
[10] http://www.dabbler.ca/food-wine/pepperkaker-the-best-christmas-cookies-ever-20081209/
[11] http://www.scottandrew.com
[12] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLP6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLP6W
[13] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLOWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLOWM
[14] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET5YRU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ET5YRU
[15] http://www.yelp.com/biz/home-cake-decorating-supply-co-seattle
[16] http://wtfpod.com/
[17] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[18] http://ciaosamin.blogspot.com/
Image above taken by the wonderful Kairu Yao [6] and used with permission, thanks! You can see all of her bakesale photos here [7].
This time I was inspired by these tiny heart cookies [8] which I spied first on Oh Happy Day [9]. I used this Pepperkaker [10] recipe at Dabbler because I knew it would come out crunchy and strong enough to be piled together. I did find myself wishing it was a bit spicier, I might add more black pepper next time. One note: that recipe makes a huge amount, I had to halve all the ingredients to a batch into my Kitchenaid mixer. I switched to the dough hook after the first addition of flour because the dough does get very stiff.
I ran out of time so my very awesome husband Scott [11] made the labels (thanks, you're the best!). We printed them out onto cardstock and cut circles to fit between the pieces of the lid. The back side of the cardstock holds the ingredients list.
I made four small sizes of stars. I had to draw cookie cutters from a few sources to get the small sizes. The smallest on is from a set of aspic cutters [12] (the smallest sized set), the next size up is actually from a Linzer cookie set [13], and the two largerst were from a many stars [14] set. All the cutters I used were from Fox Run as I found I liked the nice sharp angles on those the best. I bought all mine from Home Cake Decorating Supply [15] here in Seattle who always has just what I'm looking for.
This is the size one larger than the tiniest, for scale.
I cut them out and then popped them out from the cutter using the blunt end of a chopstick. No matter what I tried, flouring, oiling, chilling the dough or the cutters, they all needed to be popped back out. It took a while but with some WTF [16] podcasts it went quickly. The cookies don't spread, but they do puff enough when baked to get rid of any marks left by poking them back out of the cookie cutters.
I added non perils to a few batches of the smaller stars. I love non perils. They made the jar look a bit more interesting and didn't add a lot of work for me.
We filled the jars carefully so each one would get a good mix and that was it. If you keep the cardboard box that canning jars come in they make perfect carriers to deliver to the bake sale. I wish I had used jars with smooth sides, it would have been easier to view the star shapes inside.
I think it was a success, I sold three jars before I managed to get them set up on the tables! At the time I'm writing this the Bakesale for Japan [1] is still adding up the total but it's looking like the nationwide effort may have made more than $125K, wow. Thanks to Ciao Samin [18] for getting the whole thing together and thanks to everybody who organized and came to the Seattle bakesale!
[1] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/cobblerbakedinjars/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/06/29/firecracker-chocolate-pudding/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/piesbakedintinyjars/
[5] http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/sweets/cupcakes-in-a-jar-the-latest-cupcake-craze-142206
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/5584214864/
[7] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/sets/72157626287993557/detail/
[8] http://pinterest.com/pin/9431136/
[9] http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-weekend.html
[10] http://www.dabbler.ca/food-wine/pepperkaker-the-best-christmas-cookies-ever-20081209/
[11] http://www.scottandrew.com
[12] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLP6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLP6W
[13] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLOWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLOWM
[14] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET5YRU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ET5YRU
[15] http://www.yelp.com/biz/home-cake-decorating-supply-co-seattle
[16] http://wtfpod.com/
[17] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[18] http://ciaosamin.blogspot.com/
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Tunic Tips ~ Making the Perfect Tunic
Mary O?Neil from Hot Potatoes has been on a year-long quest to sew the perfect tunic. Today she shares some tips she's learned for altering patterns to create your own perfect tunic. Do you have tips for tunics? Do you want to share a link to a tunic you made in the comments?!...Source: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2011/06/tunic-tips-making-the-perfect-tunic/
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Win A Sewing Machine Necklace
We are giving 1 lucky winner the chance to get their hands on this adorable Sewing machine neckla...
Source: http://www.craftbits.com/competition/win-a-sewing-machine-necklace
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The Burger of the Future
This video follows the steps that chef Dave Arnold takes to make The Burger of the Future. It is an elaborate process that includes sous vide cooking and a circular cookie cutter.
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/the_burger_of_the_future.html
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links: travel
Kickmap NYC 24 | app.itize.us. From the entry: "Since relocating New York, this app has come in handy when navigating the various subway stops to and from Brooklyn. Its taken the simplicity of Massimo Vignellis original design and modernized it to be used w/ gestural interactions. They also have a day/night view w/ changes to subway stop coverage. Simple, elegant and colorful and useful to boot!"Ode to Manny's by David Schmader - The Stranger. If you love beer and you visit the PNW I insist you try Manny's.A Vacation in Seattle with Kids | Frantic Foodie. How to vacation in our own city in great style!Airport Reviews | The Guide to Sleeping in Airports. A good site to keep in mind for my next too-long layover.Where and when to see aurora borealis in 2012? | Ask MetaFilter.Splendid Thing: White Noise Apps for Travel | Nothing But Bonfires.RER strike in Paris today. What should I do to get to Charles de Gaulle airport? | Ask MetaFilter.Day trip to Greenland from Iceland? | Ask MetaFilter and Iceland! is five hours enough time to get out of the airport, especially to the Blue Lagoon? | Ask MetaFilter. There is a bus service that goes to the lagoon and back from the airport. If I ever fly through Iceland again I'll look for a nice long layover.You know how sometimes you find a single object that makes travel so much less inconvenient, uncomfortable, or disorganized? Please tell me what I would buy now if only I knew of its existence | Ask MetaFilter.
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daily photo: Mar. 21st
Playing with macro focus and aperture priority on my little-er camera.
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May Birthday Giveaway: Embroidery Companion
What?s going on here? My site started ten years ago this month and to celebrate I?m giving away something each weekday. Because I like you.
Today I'm tickled to have a copy of Alicia Paulson's second book Embroidery Companion: Classic Designs for Modern Living [1] to give to one lucky winner. Alicia is one of those people I've known online for almost as long as I've had an internet connection, and whom I'm happy to say is just as awesome and warm in person, and I adore the love and care she puts into all her work. Her take on embroidery shows a fondness for the past but has a modern and cheerful way about it. She also has a delightful blog, Posie Gets Cozy [2] where she talks about food, dogs, gardening and the joys of hammocks. And she produces patterns for sewing, crochet and embroidery as well as offering the occasional carefully compiled craft kits which sell out crazy fast, her latest was the Daisychain ABC Sampler [3], and I love her felt Christmas ornaments [4]. You can find everything at her online shop Rosy Little Things [5].
If you'd like to win the copy of Embroidery Companion please leave a comment with this post and, if you'd like, answer this question: What is the first craft you remember doing? Though my mother has evidence of earlier creations the first thing I remember was using cut fruit as stamps to decorate t-shirts on a rainy afternoon during a vacation. Your turn, you've got until Friday, May 27th at 10 a.m. PST to enter, the fine print [6] applies. Good luck! Closed, thank you so much for entering!
[1] http://aliciapaulson.com/books.html
[2] http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com
[3] http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/posie_gets_cozy/2011/04/daisychain-abcs-crewelwork-sampler-kit.html
[4] http://www.rosylittlethings.com/snowdaypattern.html
[5] http://www.rosylittlethings.com/
[6] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
Today I'm tickled to have a copy of Alicia Paulson's second book Embroidery Companion: Classic Designs for Modern Living [1] to give to one lucky winner. Alicia is one of those people I've known online for almost as long as I've had an internet connection, and whom I'm happy to say is just as awesome and warm in person, and I adore the love and care she puts into all her work. Her take on embroidery shows a fondness for the past but has a modern and cheerful way about it. She also has a delightful blog, Posie Gets Cozy [2] where she talks about food, dogs, gardening and the joys of hammocks. And she produces patterns for sewing, crochet and embroidery as well as offering the occasional carefully compiled craft kits which sell out crazy fast, her latest was the Daisychain ABC Sampler [3], and I love her felt Christmas ornaments [4]. You can find everything at her online shop Rosy Little Things [5].
If you'd like to win the copy of Embroidery Companion please leave a comment with this post and, if you'd like, answer this question: What is the first craft you remember doing? Though my mother has evidence of earlier creations the first thing I remember was using cut fruit as stamps to decorate t-shirts on a rainy afternoon during a vacation. Your turn, you've got until Friday, May 27th at 10 a.m. PST to enter, the fine print [6] applies. Good luck! Closed, thank you so much for entering!
[1] http://aliciapaulson.com/books.html
[2] http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com
[3] http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/posie_gets_cozy/2011/04/daisychain-abcs-crewelwork-sampler-kit.html
[4] http://www.rosylittlethings.com/snowdaypattern.html
[5] http://www.rosylittlethings.com/
[6] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
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New Project - Upcycled Shamwow - Pet Drying Mitt
This upcycled/recycled shamwow project shows you how to make a durable,. longlasting and...
Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/upcycled-shamwow-pet-drying-mitt
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Camping tips, diy and games
I seriously love to go camping. I don’t love everything about camping – the dust, the disorganisation, the long car drive, the packing and unpacking – all that is not fun. But what is great is the family togetherness. The cooperation, the cooking, eating and doing together. With no tv or electronic diversions there is [...]
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Friday, 24 June 2011
Copper Lace
Lieve Jerger creates intricate lace pieces using copper wires. I'm enjoying the look of this swan with the twilight sky behind it on this lovely Friday afternoon. I hope you make some headway on a craft project this weekend!
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/copper_lace.html
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How to Make Food Sculptures
Dress up fruit baskets and salads with a little food art.
Source: http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-make-food-sculptures-a369909
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Cricut Magazine and Idea Books Digital Subscriptions
Thanks to Northridge Publishing, we have 2 (two) 6 month digital subscriptions to Cricut Magazine...
Source: http://www.craftbits.com/competition/cricut-magazine-and-idea-books-digital-subscriptions
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To dye for ? experiments in dyeing
Experimenting with colour is a lovely meditative and interesting process. It is part art, part science, part cooking and part childhood game. Around Easter time this year the kids and I had a hoot dyeing eggs – and then I continued with my natural dye experiments on wool I had recycled from a fine cream [...]
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Footprints Fathers Day Key Chain Tutorial
Guaranteed special Father’s Day Gift? Done! This�Footprints Fathers Day Key Chain Tutorial is so adorable. Trace the kids’ footprints on shrink plastic and create an instant keepsake. Love it! Added to Father’s Day Crafts Please vote by clicking: Like this Craft? — Like a little? — Not really? Share on Facebook — Tweet This!
Source: http://allcrafts.allcraftsblogs.com/2011/06/07/footprints-fathers-day-key-chain-tutorial/
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We'll Miss ReadyMade, and We Value Your Opinions!
Image from The ReadyMade blog
We were all sad to hear the news about ReadyMade Magazine shutting down. Many of us here at CRAFT were loyal readers, and many of us know firsthand what it feels like to go through shutting down a print magazine. Our hearts go our to all of ReadyMade's staff and contributors.
We were lucky - although CRAFT had to stop print publication, we were able to continue with this online version you're reading now. We work hard every day to make it as vibrant and useful as possible by posting great inspiration, exclusive projects and recipes and fun CRAFT videos..
Given the news about ReadyMade, and the number of you who responded to our recent Reader Survey asking us to bring the print version of CRAFT back, I thought this might be a good time to bring up something important.
The very best way to keep CRAFT thriving is to help us make this magazine into everything you want it to be. That means telling us what you like and don't like. It means being an involved reader.
You're always welcome to leave comments on any article we post here, but we also heard you loud and clear in the Reader Survey - our comment system isn't always as easy to use as you'd like. (Don't worry; plans are afoot to change this!)
Keep in mind, though, that if you're on Facebook, it's always easy to drop a comment on our Facebook page. And below each and every post in this online magazine, you'll see a row of social media buttons like the ones right under this paragraph. We watch these numbers closely for signs of what our readers enjoy most. So, if you like something you see here, all you have to do is click your mouse twice to tell us - and, to help spread the word.
You can also help us thrive by subscribing to our content, because we watch our subscriber numbers, too! If you like what we do, you can add us to your RSS reader, get our monthly newsletter, or our daily email, or become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
Not only that, if you look in the sidebar of our web page, you'll see all our smiling faces and contact information. If you have thoughts on how CRAFT can serve you better, we're here and we're listening. And we want to stick around for a long time. Will you help us do that?
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/well_miss_readymade.html
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Yarn That Actually Looks Like a Bomb
There have been a lot of yarn bombs going off lately, but Caroline Walshe's knitting just looks like one.
Her pattern is also available to buy on her blog.
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/yarn_that_actually_looks_like.html
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CRAFT Pattern: That Girl! Tank
By Nikol Lohr
With an empire waist, relaxed styling and seed-stitch details to match the summer jacket of the same name, this quick-knitting linen/cotton blend tank is an excellent warm-weather project. Wide straps for bra coverage, extra increases, and short row shaping for bigger bustlines make it as fitting a tank for busty women as it is for their willowy counterparts.
This tank is worked in the round from the top down. Each section is bound off and immediately picked up to add structure and to better offset the seed-stitch details. You can easily shorten the hip-length top to conserve yarn or continue in pattern as long as you like for an A-line sundress. Aside from one side of each strap, it's completely seamless.
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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/craft_pattern_that_girl_tank.html
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Thursday, 23 June 2011
Papier-Mache Easter Eggs
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For Easter I made papier-mache polka dotted eggs.
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I made small pinatas using water balloons and tissue paper.
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I filled them with candy, then sealed them shut.
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You can also put toys or notes inside.
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They have to be ripped to open them, which is way fun.
[6]
Click here: Papier-Mache Easter Eggs [7] to find (much) more detailed instructions on how to make them.
[1] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[5] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[6] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[7] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
For Easter I made papier-mache polka dotted eggs.
[2]
I made small pinatas using water balloons and tissue paper.
[3]
I filled them with candy, then sealed them shut.
[4]
You can also put toys or notes inside.
[5]
They have to be ripped to open them, which is way fun.
[6]
Click here: Papier-Mache Easter Eggs [7] to find (much) more detailed instructions on how to make them.
[1] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[5] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[6] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
[7] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/papiermacheeastereggs/
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Colorful Latch-Hook Eye Pillows
Karl Hugo Erickson made a collection of these striking latch-hooked eye pillows.
I really like the idea of sitting on a couch and watching TV with these.
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/colorful_latch-hook_eye_pillow.html
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Mother Boards as Art Canvases
When Joe Dragt's office earmarked some 30 computers to be sent to recycling, he decided to step in and dismantle them himself. He scavenged the mother boards to use as canvases for his paintings.
Seeing the stack of old computers, the idea just struck me...the motherboards can make for a really neat canvas. The complexity and patterns of all the circuits could make for stunning backgrounds. I asked if I could take one computer home for a trial run, and it just blossomed from there.
[via Tomorrow and Beyond and adafruit]
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/mother_boards_as_art_canvases.html
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How-To: Turn a Dress Into a Tie-Back Top
Kristin at Craft Leftovers took a rather ho-hum shift dress and revamped it into this flattering top with just a few cuts and seams.
...Which really makes me want to hit the thrift stores this weekend and hunt up some refashion opportunities!
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Refashion | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/how-to_turn_a_dress_into_a_tie.html
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Colorful Latch-Hook Eye Pillows
Karl Hugo Erickson made a collection of these striking latch-hooked eye pillows.
I really like the idea of sitting on a couch and watching TV with these.
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Arts & Design | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/06/colorful_latch-hook_eye_pillow.html
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Wednesday, 22 June 2011
New Comment on Plushie - Pretty Little Monsters
Great simple project, although the instructions and material list are definitely lacking... Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/plushie-pretty-little-monsters#comment_39951
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links: technology
Ask Metafilter [1].A Whole Lotta Nothing: Kickstarter tips from a fan of crowd-funding.Upgrading from a Basic Canon Rebel DSLR | Making it Lovely.I am wondering what new podcasts are out that are in the category: "Mindblowing." Things that amaze, inspire, or make you reflect | Ask MetaFilter.Lara Ferroni � Plate to Pixel and Other Food Photography Resources.Reunited (With Blogs) And It Feels So Gooood : whoorl. About how it used to be, and getting that back with the Google Reader Next Button for your browser, I'll have to do this. Somehow I still miss you-know-what-Lines, my Google Reader seems impenetrable.
[1] http://ask.metafilter.com/184984/Cant-remember-address-of-website-with-interviews-about-computing-preferences-of-famous-people
[1] http://ask.metafilter.com/184984/Cant-remember-address-of-website-with-interviews-about-computing-preferences-of-famous-people
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