Posted by: J on: March 11, 2009
Knit a mohair scarf or wrap
Using one of my favorite mohair yarns, Rowan Kidsilk Haze.
(tags: knitting)
Posted by: J on: March 10, 2009
Bulletin Board Business Card Holder Tutorial
Cute idea for displaying your business cards.
(tags: crafts)
DIY Project: Basket Drawer Unit
This looks like a fairly straightforward dresser made with baskets from Ikea.
(tags: crafts decorating)
Owls sweater
One of these days, I'll be able to knit this for myself because I'll be wearing a smaller size!
(tags: knitting)
Bounding Bunnypins
This pin is such a [...]
Posted by: J on: March 6, 2009
Morehouse Farm Merino Gator Bag KnitKit
A cute option to the not-so-animal-friendly alligator bag. Unless you're the naked sheep.
(tags: knitting)
“Grilled” Zucchini and Cheese Canapés
Simple, yet tasty snack.
(tags: food)
Vanishing Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
I've long been a fan of the oatmeal cookie. Add cranberries and I could fall in love!
(tags: food)
One Perfect Bite: Double [...]
Posted by: J on: March 5, 2009
Freeze Frame – historic polar images
I have a strange fascination with polar regions. Maybe it's the severity and austerity of the environment.
(tags: reference education history)
diy project: window films
What a cool idea to make pretty window films. I think I'll try this with one of the windows in my office.
(tags: crafts)
Just Tweet It [...]
Posted by: J on: March 3, 2009
YouTube – symphony's Channel
This is such an exciting concept. The musicians have been chosen and will travel to New York City in April to perform a concert. What a cool way to gather outstanding musicians together.
(tags: art web_2.0 music)
Parmesan Pull-Aparts
I'm still a bit intimidated by anything with yeast, but if I keeps seeing [...]
Posted by: J on: February 28, 2009
Top 20 social web sites
Good list of sites. There are a few I'd never heard of, but that's not surprising since I've got other things on my mind these days. I've never claimed to be a social media expert.
(tags: web web_2.0)
Posted by: J on: February 27, 2009
Smilemonsters: "How To" Make a Button/Badge
Simple instructions about how to make a button/badge for your website, blog, etc.
(tags: art photo blog)
March/Shamrock Freebie
Cute and simple freebie cross stitch chart.
(tags: crafts freebie)
Opera Scarf
Free PDF pattern for an openwork scarf from Blue Sky Alpacas.
(tags: knitting)
Posted by: J on: February 26, 2009
Torbay
Lovely cardigan sweater pattern with 3/4 sleeves.
(tags: knitting)
swing swing
Top down sweater with flared sleeves. 2" ease.
(tags: knitting)
diy wednesdays: door organizer
I love little things that help me stay organized and remember things I need. This door hanger/organizer is the perfect place to stick keys, mail, grocery lists, and anything else you want to remember [...]
Posted by: J on: February 25, 2009
animoto – the end of slideshows
Cool free tool to make slideshows. Well, free for short ones. You can buy credits to make longer videos.
(tags: technology web_2.0 photo)
Posted by: J on: February 24, 2009
DIY: Make an earbud detangler/protector from an old contact lens case
Awesome idea! Every time I order a couple of boxes of contact from 1-800-contacts, they send me a new case. I hate to throw out the old cases and don't really want to start a collection. This is a great recycling idea.
(tags: [...]