If I waited until I had a finished project to show you before I posted, it would be some time before you heard from me again, I suspect. So I thought I’d show you what I’ve got on the needles, on the hook, and in the sewing pile. I’ve got about a million in-progress projects […]
Read More: In progressEco-friendly, soy-based, highly-scented candles in an artist-decorated tumbler. I have one. Want to know what I thought of it, and where you can get one, too?
Read More: Crash Candles
Today was a beautiful and warm October Sunday. My children were content to spend a lazy afternoon in their PJ’s playing video games, but me? Not so much. So I grabbed my camera and went solo to one of the prettiest places I know: The Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge. Do you see the frog in […]
Read More: Sunday in the Swamp
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with those severed baby doll heads that seem to collect in your basement, you’ll want this book. What? You don’t have a doll head collection? That’s ok. I didn’t either, but this book has projects, even for us.
Read More: The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2 + Giveaway
I think I’ve figured out something about you. Your eyes kind of glaze over when I start talking about apps and kindles and downloads and stuff like that, don’t they? You’re not really a nerd, are you? Ok, I can accept that. Let’s talk about something else, then. I’m kind of in the mood to […]
Read More: You’re not really a nerd, are you?
I’ve got a few announcements today, both of which take advantage of some fun technology. First up, two FREE Android apps! I’ve mentioned the Polka Dot Cottage app here before, but I thought I would bring it up again, because I have since made it available on the Android Market. That makes it much easier […]
Read More: 21st Century Fun
Ever since the days of the “Blankie O’ Love” this boy has been all about Cozy. Wherever he is, if there’s a blanket nearby, he’ll get under it. (I took this picture at my in-laws’ house the other night, where he had easily made himself at home under Grandma’s blanket.) He still thinks he is […]
Read More: This boyIt’s been a great few months for polymer clay enthusiasts! We’ve seen two new DVDs, a brand new magazine, and new issues of a few favorite magazines hit the shelves. And there’s more to come.
Read More: New Publications for Summer and September
So, it appears I am a softie. As the mother of two growing boys, I don’t often get requests from them for handmade things. And so when one of them says, “Mom, can you knit me a sweater?” you can bet I first pick my jaw up off the floor and then I say, “of […]
Read More: Of hoodies and granny squares
For some people, the process of keeping house is a joy – it makes them feel especially good to maintain a clean and comfortable nest for their families. Oh, how I wish I were like that! Don’t get me wrong, I do feel good when I manage to be all domestic, make a nice supper, […]
Read More: I wish I loved to clean
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Bangle Bracelets
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