Every Nothing Wonderful has a great free printable Cooking Conversion Chart. It is listed in their resource area here. [link]
There comes a time when every cook needs a conversion chart. It is hard to keep all these different numbers in our heads. You can print this free version and save it for everyday use. The free PDF file is a convenient 4″ x 6″ in size, making it easily fit in your recipe box or tape it inside your kitchen cabinet for a quick reference. If you think you will be using it often, you might want to laminate it as well. You can download the file at the following link.
Crusty Crunchy Spicy offers a tutorial for this origami tulip flower. Great for spring, mother’s day or brightening one’s day. Learn how to make your own here. [link]
The original link that promoted this post is no longer active. Since this is one of my most popular posts, I didn’t want to leave everyone hanging so I created a tutorial video. I hope it is helpful.
: Nylon Net Christmas Tree : Materials: : 3 1/2 yards Nylon Net–72″ wide : 1 dowel stick 18″ long–1/4 diameter : 1 5×5 wood block : 1 cardboard circle 8″ in diameter : small ornaments, angel or ornament for top : glitter : cut one strip 15″ long x 72″ wide : 14″ long x 72″ wide : 13″ long x 72″ wide : 12″ long x 72″ wide : 11″ long x 72″ wide : 10″ long x 72″ wide : 9″ long x 60″ wide : 8″ long x 60″ wide : 7″ long x 60″ wide : 6″ long x 45″ wide : 5″ long x 45″ wide : 4″ long x 45″ wide : 3″ long x 45″ wide : Fold strips in half starting with 15×72″, making it 7 1/2 x 72″. Run heavy basting thread close to fold 1/4″. Tie both ends of thread together as tightly as possible, tying several knots. Open material and ruffle. Slip disc over dowel stick which has been mounted in wood base. Round cardboard goes on first to support ruffle. Repeat for each strip. After all net discs have been placed on dowel stick, ruffle completely. Add small ornaments. Put glue on edges and add glitter for extra decorations.
How to crochet a spiral trivet with free downloadable PDF pattern.
I saw a similar project and just felt like I needed to learn how to crochet a spiral flower/pot holder/trivet. I couldn’t imagine how it was done. But I learned that it is all one piece and the swirl or spiral actually happens as you work. It really isn’t that hard to do. However, with that said, you really do need to count your stitches. I made three before I wrote the pattern. The newest version I made, I changed the color each round thinking it would be easier for you to see, but actually, it was a lot easier to work and count because I could see the stitches better. You can download a printable PDF version of this pattern at the bottom of the post.
Materials:
2 or 4 different colors of yarn (4ply acrylic yarn) similar yarn
crochet hook 3.75 mm (F)
scissors
yarn needle
Stitch Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc single crochet
dc – double crochet
ss – slip stitch
Directions:
magic circle ch 3 dc 15 tighten magic circle ss
round 1 *ch 21 ss 2nd stitch (this is called a petal)
repeat from * 7 times
work into the first chain of 21 **sc 10 3 sc in next chain sc 10
move to the next chain of 21 and repeat from ** continue around all petals
round 2 – change color if desired workaround each petal sc 11 3 sc in next chain sc 11
round 3 – change color if desired workaround each petal sc 12 3 sc in next chain sc 12
yes, as you work it does look spider-like
round 4 – change color if desired workaround each petal sc 13 3 sc in next chain sc 13
lay flat, make sure each petal is twisted the same direction
Finishing round – change color if desired from the top of a petal (center of the 3sc together) skip the top stitch then count down the right side 5 stitches begin at this point – work up to point of petal sc 5 sc 3 (into the top stitch) sc 5 down the left side
***move to the next petal, count down the right side 5 stitches work into this stitch (keep it tight) sc 5 sc 3 (into the top stitch) sc 5 down the left side
work from *** 6 more times (the next 6 petals) ss to end
work in all loose ends – I use them to stitch together gaps I feel are uncomfortable between the petals. This makes for a more solid piece.
Gray and cream with pattern variations
Now it is your turn to try, I think you will become addicted! [Free PDF pattern]
I recently bought sets of Spectrum Noir markers at Tuesday Morning. I posted about that purchase and created a color chart you can download. The chart also includes the relationship to the new color system. You can download it here [color chart]. I really wanted to get the markers out of their boxes and visible so I can easily use them. I decided to make my own storage container. I’d actually seen something online that I wanted to duplicate, but it didn’t work so here is what I did instead.
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I found a black photo storage box at Michaels and it was on sale. I originally hoped the top would fit after the markers were put inside but the markers are too tall.
I visually measured the size of the ceiling grid I needed to fit inside the box. I marked the grid with a marker and then cut two pieces the same size using wire cutters. *Use caution when cutting because small pieces of the plastic grid do tend to fly away. I wore glasses as eye protection while I was cutting. I originally thought these two pieces would be for the top and the bottom of the box.
But that didn’t work because the marker middles were too wide for the grid. (the lids fit) So, I just layered the two grid pieces in the bottom of the box and started putting the markers into place.
They fit great and I have room to add more to the box. You can see at the top of the photo the color chart also fits inside the box, keeping everything together.
Here is my finished storage box on my desk. I used the top of the box under the pen box, placing the pen box on the back edge so they are displayed at an angle. There was a bit of room in the front of the lid so I placed my roll of tape and some bottles in the space for storage.
Nothing is glued down but I may attach the box to the lid more permanently in the future if I need too.
Right now, that open space on the left of the box actually holds a package of wet wipes really well so I have filled the space until I have more markers to store.
How to make faux leather earrings with a Cricut. Includes a free SVG file. How to Make Jewelry Using a Cricut Machine.
Making earrings with your personal die cutting machine is a current hot topic in crafting. I’ve done it before [see post here], but these leaf-like earrings are my newest design. This version of earrings was made using The Best Glue Ever by ScraPerfect. It really made making them and attaching the layers together easy. The tacky glue dries quickly but leaves enough time to maneuver the position of the layers.
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Once glued and in place, I used a tile to weight the layered faux leather down. Let dry overnight.
I used a T-pin to poke a hole in the faux leather and attached a jump ring and earring wire. Threading the crystals and finishing off the wirework to make the finished earrings.
Make a Fairy Jar or Fairy Lantern of your own with this free SVG file.
A DIY Fairy Lantern reminds me of childhood and stories of fantasy. It is really easy to make this fairy lantern. You don’t need a lot of materials and can personalize it as you desire. I made my fairy lantern in a plastic bottle so it is very kid-friendly and will not break. And, you can recycle a plastic bottle or jar to make your own fairy jar.
Using super glue, adhere the fairy to the inside of the jar. Don’t worry about the glue showing.
Cut the tissue paper to fit around the jar.
Cover the outside with mod podge
Line up the tissue paper and wrap it around the jar. Align the top edge, don’t worry about the bottom, it get’s tucked under. Wrinkles add to the personality, just be careful not to tear the tissue paper. Then cover it again with mod podge. Allow it to dry.
Decorate the rim as you desire. I used ribbon and paper cut out flowers.
These wind harps are made from plastic bottles. The link shows how they sound with suggestions on how to cut them. The image is from Pinterest. The artist used gallery glass and swirled it around inside similar to the popular Christmas ornaments. [link]
A free printable Cricut EasyPress heat setting chart.
Since Cricut changed its site to include an interactive heat guide for the EasyPress Machines, I have heard a lot of requests for a printable version. I created the above chart from their instructions, making it easier for those interested in printing out a chart for your craft room. This way you can work offline and without a connection to the Internet when you are going to press your projects.
The chart works for all four EasyPress Machines. The temperatures and times in red are for warm peel and relate to the 3 different EasyPress 2 machines. The blue temperatures and times are for cool peel materials and relate to the 3 sizes of EasyPress 2 machines. The green letters are for the EasyPress mini and indicate one of the three settings on the machine. The warm or cool peel will remain the same as the EasyPress 2 machines.
If you would like a copy of this printable you can download it below. The file is a PDF and the size is 8.5 x 14″ (legal).
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