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| Lion Brand Yarn Studio Window Andrea of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio (34 W. 15th Street, NY) is busy knitting a scarf for The Partnership for the Homless. If you are in NY, stop by and check out the staffers who will be knitting or crocheting in the window display each day through November 22nd. Then stop inside and get your supplies to knit a hat or scarf to benefit the great cause. From our previous CRAFT post:From now until December 1st, let the staff know you are working on a hat or scarf for the charity and you'll get 10% off all yarn, hooks, needles, and supplies. Once you finish making all your hats and scarves, drop them off at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio. As a thank you, you'll receive a 20% off coupon for your next purchase.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Celebrate the Day of the Dead! It's finally Dia de los Muertos, or, Day of the Dead. I've lit the candles on my shrine, and reflected and celebrated the lives of my loved ones who have passed on. This year the holiday has been particularly rewarding due to the crafty energy that I put into my altar. I have loved looking at the images and stories submitted to the Crafty Chica Challenge, there are truly moving pieces of art posted. The special emotions and memories that have been shared in the flickr pool are just amazing. Enjoy life, everyone! Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Gifts You Can Make They say, "It's the thought that counts." And in the crafting world, those are words to live by. Handmade gifts are the direct result of your time, creative energy, and resourcefulness. Whether you spend ages on one person, or you create an assembly line and make dozens of presents for everyone at once, crafty gifts from your own hand are sure to make the recipient happy. And crafting is what makes you happy, right? They also say, "Tis better to give than receive." Here are 10 special projects direct from us at Craft. I've selected them from the past year of posts. Consider them just one of our crafty gifts to you!Projects that don't require sewing are the best, right? This no-sew blanket will keep your loved ones cozy.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
How-To: Elderberry Syrup Magpie Ima on Homegrown.org posts her recipe for making elderberry syrup. Elderberry is rich in antioxidants and is known to help boost the immune system.Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |
Woven Cowl I was just skimming through my RSS reader when I literally did a double take. What a cool idea! I love the idea of a woven cowl made with such chunky texture. It looks incredibly architectural and cozy at the same time, which seem to rarely go together. It makes my day when I see something that really challenges my expectations like this. (Via Swiss Miss.)Read this article | Comment on this article blog.craftzine.com |