Category Archives: Crafts

Surprise Felted Eggs

I could not help myself at trying my hand at these fun felted eggs! No felting needle needed, these are wet felted. I again have to thank the folks at http://livingfelt.com/ .  They have a great newsletter and wonderful tutorials, along … Continue reading

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Add Some Pizazz To A Pair Of Jeans

About 12 years ago I purchased a pair of capri pants that had fringe on the cuffs – I still have them and love them.  When Stella was little she loved to come over and run her hand over the … Continue reading

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How To Make A Cork Mirror

I loved the cork wreath I made and it is on my “to-do” list to make myself one, but as of yet that item has not been crossed off.  I did find the time to make a cork mirror – … Continue reading

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I Love This Felted Purse!

I love this bag, it may just be that I LOVE the color yarn I chose!  I have looked at this pattern for about 4 years and have had great aspirations to knit, but am just getting to it – … Continue reading

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Garter Stitch Doll

When I saw the pattern for this doll – I had to make it.  I loved the hair and that is what drew me to her.  Stella was given a kids knitting kit for Christmas and it included a knitting … Continue reading

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Knitted Shower Soap Holder

It seems that lately I am all about saving time in the shower, which also saves water!  So instead of taking the time to soap up a wash cloth or loofah – why not have it be one step.  The … Continue reading

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Knitted Felted Wine Cooler

I loved the knitted felted bowl (http://simplyrurban.com/?p=2074) I made and wanted to try expanding on that pattern to make a wine cooler. So taking the original pattern, I made a few adjustments and started knitting away.  The bowl fitted snugly … Continue reading

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Make A Decorative Mirror

I love books!  I tend to keep the ones that will read over and over again, but the one read books are harder to get rid of – our local library does not except used books anymore, but I do … Continue reading

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Fast Project – Knitted Headband

Want a quick and easy knitting project?  I have the perfect one –  a knitted headband.  I finished this watching a movie.  I had Stella try it on the next morning and she has not taken it off.  Since it … Continue reading

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The Basic Little Black Bag, But Different

I used to have the perfect little black beaded bag that I would use for those occasional dress up events, but the last time that I needed it I could not find it anywhere.  Maybe in one of my cleaning … Continue reading

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