Tangled Thread

May 14th, 2008

Random Acts of Kindness contest

Christine, our resident scrapbook guru at the Mad Cropper is holding a “Random Acts of Kindness” contest to win one of these fabulous Kodak Easyshare 5300 all-in-one printers:

The catch?  You’re not entering to win something for yourself - you’re nominating someone that you feel deserves to win!
Go spread the love and enter :-)
image source: Kodak
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May 11th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

A quick and easy market bag to crochet for ‘WOW MOM’s!
Noreen Crone-Findlay designed a quick and fun market bag in honor of all the Wow Moms out there. And it’s good for dear old mother earth, too!
Decoupage a Byzantine Cross Pendant
Eileen shares instructions for a decoupage Byzantine cross pendant made from cardboard - of all […]

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May 7th, 2008

inspirational link of the day: Spirit Cloth

If you have a few spare minutes, I’d highly recommend checking out Jude Hill’s blog, Spirit Cloth.  She is a talented fiber artist who creates incredibly detailed, hand-embroidered work.  Definitely a must-read!
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May 4th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

 A Call for Alzheimer’s Related Art

I am compiling art for an ezine titled “A Portrait of Alzheimer’s” and am putting out a call for artwork and poetry.

 Cat Toy (and more) from Ketchup Bottle

Learn about all the cat-related uses for an empty ketchup bottle.

How to make silk paper
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April 28th, 2008

sew your own baby bibs

I have to admit, I’m not in the market for baby bibs quite yet at my house (unless I can convince my dogs to wear them) but Angela, from Breastfeeding 1-2-3 (another b5media blog) has posted a great free pattern for making your own baby bibs.
Here’s the link :-)
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April 26th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

Quilts in Times of Disasters
Quilters often turn to quiltmaking in times of stress, crisis and disaster. Mary Emma Allen, of Quilting and Patchwork, mentions a scene in one of her books about quilting during the Civil War.
Cornstarch clay- can it look like turquoise?
Noreen Crone-Findlay is working on a new doll. She’s spun the yarn […]

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April 23rd, 2008

more contests from the Lifestyles channel

Have you entered the contests here yet?  How about checking out these new contests - all part of the Bloggy Giveaways!
Cooking Gadgets - Yum Yum Dishes
Babylune - Shutterfly Designer Cards - Swaddling Blanket - Crocodile Dentist Game
Supernanny Rules - Precious Note Gift Set - Fruit Roll-Ups
Inside Fatherhood - Yoplait Yogurt for Kids - Customizable Fruit […]

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April 21st, 2008

Lifestyles channel at the Bloggy Giveaways

The Lifestyles channel has jumped head-first (blog-first?) into the Bloggy Giveaways happening this week!  There are chances to win some great swag, so good luck :-)   You may also want to to sign up for our channel feed - just to make sure you don’t miss on any more of our blogs joining the giveaways.
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April 14th, 2008

De-Stash Your Studio challenge - week four check in

Hello my lovely readers - it’s the last week of the De-Stash Challenge!  I haven’t bought any fabric, but last week was so busy that I didn’t get a chance to make anything either.  Don’t get me wrong, it was a fantastic week - but I was out every single day and my studio definitely […]

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April 12th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

An “Elephant” Strategy to Quilting Business Success
In her new book, Karin Abarbanel provides a woman’s “go-for-it!” guide to developing a business…whether in quilting, crafts, or other areas. Does Your Art Shock You?
If you are startled when you look at your art the next day, you are doing something right.
Eco projects to celebrate Earth Day
Noreen […]

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