Crochet yourself some MOD Circle Pendants

Crochet editor jd wolfe writes… Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am likely to be away from my computer on April 12, when I should be posting the winner of this mini-contest. Please bear with me and I will post the winning information on Saturday. Thanks, jd Share This Read the full post: MINI CONTEST UPDATE Share This ... more

Scrapbooking editor Jessica writes… I received an issue from Scrapbooks etc. weekly newsletter recently, which is part of the Better Homes and Gardens family. It had some great ideas on using ribbon as an embellishment to your layouts in an article called Ribbon Romance . They are using these in the traditional manner, but I was thinking this would be great digitally also. In fact, it would be a lot cheaper in digital scrapbooking. You could have just two or three ribbons.... more

Kids Crafts editor Christina writes… Are your kids having a Cinco de Mayo party at school?  Need craft ideas?  Here ya go! Ojo De Dios Medallions .  These are pretty easy to create, just wrap the floss around the sticks to create very pretty creations. These Mexican Mirror Plates are great too!  They are so colorful and the kit includes everything you need, even non-toxic glue!  Grandma would love one of these! Ole!  How about decorating your r... more

Knitting editor Laura Nixon writes… Do you subscribe to the KnitBits Newsletter from Berroco ? The April 6 Newsletter contained information concerning this contest. I just finished it and I will tell you a couple of the questions were hard, but it was fun and I was able to complete it easily. I love all the free patterns , and right now the Karole sweater is on my to do list! Now if I can just win all the patterns . . . . WIN THE COMPLETE SPRING 07 PATTERN... more