Tangled Thread

May 31st, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

It’s that time again - here’s the best of the week from the Artsy Bloggers group - happy crafting!

A Happy Little Woven Pouch full of sweet sisterly memories
One thing always leads to another, doesn’t it? Reading a sweet book inspired Noreen to weave a little amulet bag in honor of a dearly loved […]

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May 30th, 2008

Three Doors Down - A Child Chosen

My final introduction for Three Doors Down is for “A Child Chosen“, written by Marcie Pickelsimer.
A Child Chosen deals with issues surrounding adoption - whether it’s differences in policy from different countries, adoption news from around the world or even just little day to day happenings.  Marcie is mom to two adopted children, so she […]

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May 28th, 2008

Three Doors Down - Widows Quest

Three Doors Down continues with b5media’s blog on dealing with death, loss & loneliness - “Widows Quest“, written by Anna Farmery,
Now,  dealing with those issues is not an easy or fun thing to go through - but we all will at some point in our lives and having community and tools to help you can […]

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May 26th, 2008

Three Doors Down - Unplugged Living

Continuing on with Three Doors Down - my next introduction is to “Unplugged Living“.
Unplugged Living is written by Noel Bautista and is primarily focused on living “off-grid”, which means proving as much of your daily energy needs from solar, wind or other kinds of power.   My family & I are all interested in living […]

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May 25th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

Be gone foul wasp!
Noreen crocheted fake wasp nest to trick the wasps and yellow jackets into staying away from her home. Let’s hope it works!
Freaky Friday #66
A great visual journal writing prompt.
Is this a Blog? Or is it a Website??
Are you confused by the distinction between a blog and a website? Eileen tries […]

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May 22nd, 2008

Lifestyles channel celebrates summertime

  The b5media Lifestyles channel has chosen “Summertime” as our theme for this month’s link round-up.  We’ve got posts about summertime crafts, delicious recipes and great ideas for family fun.  Pull up a chair and enjoy the virtual sunshine :-)
 
Mary Emma Allen at One Book Two Book reminds you to check our your local library […]

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May 21st, 2008

Three Doors Down - Tree Hugging Family

During May, the Lifestyles channel is holding a blog introduction called “Three Doors Down”.  Basically, each blogger profiles four bloggers, starting with the blog that’s three blogs down the list on our Lifestyles blog roll.
Clear as mud?
Go take a look at my Lifestyles blog roll - it’s over on the right sidebar.
Now find Tangled Thread…
And […]

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May 17th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup

1000 Journals Project
Links to the amazing 1000 Journals Project, in case you’ve missed it so far.
How Will the Orphan Works Bill Affect Ownership of Your Art & Written Work?
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork wonders what you think of the proposed Orphan Works Bill in the US Congress and how it […]

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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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