The Crafty Homemaker

Inked Panels for Cards

I came across this super cool idea at Lift Bridge Cards and Crafts and couldn’t wait to try it out. Deb has a great how-to video that shows you step by step how to make these panels. I’m posting the pics I took each step of the way, but I strongly encourage you to check [...]

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…And, We’re Back

09 Sep 11 Daily Life

A few months ago Mr. CH was offered a promotion/transfer and we jumped at the chance to get out of the very, very small town in central Illinois where we lived for just under two years. So, I haven’t had a lot of time for blogging–or crafting–with the big move. But, we are now all [...]

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Hot Pots!

16 Feb 11 Fiber Arts

In one of my early posts, I shared my pattern for simple crocheted dishcloths. I made a bunch of these for Vegangirl when she moved out of the dorm and into her own apartment. Soon after she realized she also needed some potholders, so I’ve been working on those. They take longer to make than [...]

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Happy Anniversary!

04 Feb 11 Other Crafts

photo by lorenabuena This week is the one year anniversary of The Crafty Homemaker. I can’t believe it’s been a whole year. I’ve had fun sharing a variety of craft projects with you and in the process I’ve learned a lot about setting up and running a website, blogging, and photography (and I still have [...]

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New Book Blog: That’s What I Read

01 Feb 11 Daily Life

If you’ve read my most recent blog post or follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you have probably seen me hint about a big new project I’m working on. Since starting my Year of 40′s challenge, I’ve been reading more books and writing up small reviews. I’ve posted a few of them on this blog, [...]

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