Get ready to enjoy more crafts, projects and ideas; plus a new store where you can shop for some great homemade items. Link

Here is Betsy’s twist on the cork board organizer. She used brown felt and smaller boards. I think it turned out great.

In a day of shear frustration… mostly because i couldn’t find the necklace I wanted to wear and when I did it was a tangled mess, I came up this this great easy projects.
Simply, take and cover an old cork board with fabric; line the sides with ribbon and staple it down. Then take a straight pin pushed it into the board. When its poked through the other side bend the pointy side down to create some stability. Bending the front side up to make a hook. Do this until you have as many hooks as you’ll need. Then the fun part, arrange your necklaces and earing until you have your desired look. I separated mine by color because thats what works best for me but its up to you how you like it done. enjoy.

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So had had a friend request that I show some step by step stitches that can be used when embroidering, so here it goes.
So I started by drawing out what I want to sew. For this it best to use a sewing marker that can be washed away after you done. I don’t have a working one right now so I’m using a pencil.

This stitch is called a Split Stitch also know as a Kensington outline stitch:
Start by threading you needle, matching the ends, tie a knot.

next pick a starting point and pull the needle and thread all the way through.

Here comes the fun part, the sewing. separate the pieces of thread; fallowing your drawing do a back stitch towards the staring point in between the two threads. (hint: your needle should stay on the top side of your fabric)

Pull your needle through and repeat all the way around your design.

On the wings of the bird I used a French Knot on information on how to do this stitch go here. LINK

Too many cable wires string about your computer desk; try hiding thoem with this great idea from Erik on IKEA hacker. link

Love this idea! Who doesn’t have an old monitor sitting around in there house. I know you’ve been thinking that there is some reason you’ve been holding on to it… Well here it is, turn that old moniter into a fish tank. This craft is brought to you by mcanderson76 and www.instructables.com I hope you enjoy. Link

This stuff looks cool! I have yet to use it, but when I get something to use it on, I will. But I wanted to pass this great product, Simply Spray, on to all those who may need it. Here is a link to buy it online. Link. Its also sold at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. HAVE FUN!

picture from fabricspraypaint.com

Here is a great little craft instructables. Link
For mine, I use and old gift card, they work great. I also made a few changes I wrapped mine with wire and then used some cocking, putting in in the corners. Then I let it set for a few day. This morning I planted this great little plant and soon I’m going to give it to a friend because if I keep it it will die. It was lots of fun suggest you try it!

Because life isn’t all about crafts, sometimes its about getting inspired, going place and seeing new things. No money? This is a great way to to get around for less.

My husband and I went to the zoo last Friday. It was tones of fun! here are some of the pics I took, hope you enjoy.