Color Science Experiment

I know this isn't a craft, but it is so cool. You have got to try this at home - even if you don't have kids.

Materials:
shallow bowl with milk
drops of food coloring
liquid dish detergent

Place the milk into the bowl, drop in the food coloring rather close together. Place a drop of the dish detergent in for the magic to happen.

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Oct 14 - I Love Yarn Day

Whether you knit, crochet, craft or just adore fiber, October 14th is the day to affirm your passion for yarn.

Show it off, tag with it, carry it, gather with friends. Declare your LOVE! Get involved.

• Create an I Love Day Yarn badge
• Teach someone to knit or crochet
• Do something for charity
• Wear a knitted or crocheted item
• Give a gift of yarn
• Take your yarn to work day
• Host a yarn-a-bration party
• Knit, crochet and craft in public

Read more about it here [link]

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Show Your Love of Crafts

Want a way to show off your love of crafts digitally? How about a craft themed wallpaper. Spruce up your desktop with gorgeous photography from the color-splashed pages of Martingale & Company books! A new wallpaper will be released each month and will feature a project image from a just-released book. Wallpaper images may include quilting, knitting, crochet, and crafts. [link]

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Trick Your Pumpkin - Craft Contest

From Plaid Craft:

We want YOU to create a three-dimensional pumpkin using your favorite Plaid products – and there are no limits to what you can create! All we ask is that the pumpkin be three-dimensional – this means that no flat pumpkins are allowed – the actual pumpkin body itself must be at least 1/8” thick. Possibilities include real pumpkins, craft pumpkins, paper mache, clay pots, wood, fabric and more. Use your imagination and Trick Your Pumpkin!

Trick Your Pumpkin Rules:

• Contestants must use at least ONE eligible Plaid product as part of the construction of their pumpkin. Eligible Plaid products include: Mod Podge (any formula), Dimensional Magic, FolkArt paint (any formula), Extreme Glitter, Apple Barrel (any formula), Glo Away, Stiffy
• Contest is open to all ages
• Images are accepted as submissions to our Plaid Community site (http://www.plaidonline.com/CommunityGallerySubmit.aspx) Please title your image “Project Name – TYP” to be considered. We must be able to see obvious usage of eligible Plaid product(s) in the image.
• Contest will run from August 11th through October 14th. All entries must be submitted by midnight EST on October 16th.
• Judging will be completed the week of October 17th and winners will be announced on October 24th.

Prizes include:
Grand Prize: $100 cash and a Plaid gift basket of merchandise worth $50 retail value
Runners-Up: 5 recipients will receive a Plaid gift basket of merchandise worth $50 retail value.

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Plaid Craft TV

Love craft instruction on video? Check this out! Packed with techniques, tips, inspiration and projects, and hosted by favorite Plaid designers, craft experts and friends, all Plaid videos are now in one convenient spot: Plaid Craft TV! [link]

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Lion Brand on the Road - Fiber/Craft Events

From Lion Brand on the Road: Visit Us at an Upcoming Fiber/Craft Event!
   
We love meeting you -- our customers -- in person! That's why we attend fiber & craft shows around the country, so if you're in the area, we'd love for you to stop by our booth, enter a raffle or get some free patterns, say hello, and see our latest products!

Stitches South - Atlanta, GA - April 22 - 25

Maker Faire - San Mateo, CA - May 22 - 23 (Pictured left; join us for beginner knit & crochet lessons, as well as kids' crafts!)

Knit & Crochet Show - Manchester, NH - July 9 - 10 (Also join us for the CGOA's Professional Development Day on July 7!)

Stitches Midwest - Schaumburg, IL - August 19 - 22

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Craft Books

What are people buying these days in craft books? Here are the top five from Amazon. Surprising to find, the top five are all general themed craft books (nothing specific or focused on one medium), Retro and Alternative crafting are popular. There is one kids crafting book in the top five. And the Prim a Donna of crafting, Martha Stewart? - well she is in the fifth spot.

	The Big-Ass Book of Crafts
	The Complete Book of Retro Crafts: Collecting, Displaying & Making Crafts of the Past
	AlternaCrafts: 20+ Hi-Style Lo-Budget Projects to Make
	The Complete Book of Arts & Crafts (The Complete Book Series)
	Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts: An A-to-Z Guide with Detailed Instructions and Endless Inspiration

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Scrapbooking Deals - CropChocolate.com

CropChocolate.com – Sweet Deals for the Scrapbooking Addict!

At CropChocolate.com™, we sell all-things scrapbook. But here's the catch, we only sell one item at a time – at a delicious price. Every day several items will be posted – so act fast – a limited quantity will be sold at deeply discounted prices. No time to let it temper.

The Nib:

Several times a day, items will be sold on CropChocolate.com at delicious prices. It may be an embellishment shelf with all the works, a scrapbook kit, scrapbook tools or an organizer with some added goodies. What ever it is you can count on this – you'll get great products at outstanding prices.

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Jewelry Making Contest from Fire Mountain Gems

Be the next $1,000 grand prize contest winner and join internationally published designer-artists. Contest winners may be showcased in and on the following:

• Full-page advertisements in leading jewelry-making magazines
• Jewelry Maker's Comprehensive Catalogs and Flyers
• Online Gallery of Designs
• Email newsletter campaigns and press releases

All artists are invited to join the Jewelry Artists online showcase.

View contest guidelines and entry details here.

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Free Crochet Patterns

  A whole slew of links to crochet patterns that are free online. Collected by a post on the CraftForum. If you don't already belong to the CraftForum you can join at this link. click here...

 

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/
http://www.craftown.com/crochet.htm
http://www.lionbrand.com/content-cro...ternIndex.html
http://crochet.about.com/library/blfreepatts1.htm
http://www.chainedlinks.com/
http://www.crochetnmore.com/
http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=2
http://www.bernat.com/

 

hats/kerchief/ hair accessories
crown Modern-Flapper-Hats patterns
"??Shell" kerchief
Triangle Scarf or Kerchief pretty
Triangle Head Scarf so pretty
I WANT THIS HAT!!!!!
Crochet Froggy Hat
Bernat: Pattern Detail - Baby Jacquards - Ruffle Hat (crochet)
Jinglelady's Crochet: Inspired Peek-a-Boo Baby Hat
Nubby Brim Cloche Crochet Pattern
Welcome to Loving Hugs . . . Stretchy Crocheted Hat Pattern
Donna's Crochet Designs Blog of Free Patterns: Free Crochet Pattern: Devil's Horns Hair Clips
conehat Shazzas Patterns: THE BUCKET HAT
Koolhaas Hat | Knitting Daily Online Store Project
hat for pigtails with knitting loom
Shazzas Patterns: THE BUCKET HAT
Koolhaas Hat | Knitting Daily Online Store Project
hat for pigtails with knitting loom
Earthly Fae: Jakes Cable Beanie for knitting Purple Newsboy Cap
cowboy hat
Crochet Froggy Hat
!!!!!!! My hat Crocheted cap in Eskimo and Scarf in Puddel ~ DROPS Design
Age's Crochet Pages--Patterns--Chain Stitch Kerchief
VSTBANDANA
hugg'ems collectables - crochet designs - Santa Hat for Baby
Jinglelady's Crochet: Inspired Peek-a-Boo Baby Hat
babyswirls
newsboy hat Crochet Patterns for Sale 50768 Downloadable Pattern: Crochet Newsboy Cap : Lion Brand Yarn Company
Do-Rag/kerchiefs
hugg'ems - crocheted kerchief
american pride Bandana
kids Quick Kerchief
Patterns by Dot: ZIG ZAG SHELLS HAT
Yarn Happenings Kerchief
The Hook and I » Quick Kerchief
Perky Snood - Forget the baseball cap and reach for your snood instead.
Free Crochet Pattern 50057 Suede Cap : Lion Brand Yarn Company
Lion Brand Famous Designer Hat
Vintage Rose Cap Crochet. Free pattern » My Little CityGirl Free Knitting Patterns - Cookie Monster Hat - Kimberly Chapman's Knitting
mimi.csa - Free Pattern - Warm Cap with Brim
Crochet Patterns Only: Crochet Baby Cherry Hat
great pink wig like Phia's carton girl
visor beanie
Head Huggers
Holiday Pie-Rets (Pie Berets) - CROCHET Knotty Generation: Seagrass Cowgirl Hat Pattern

 

patterns for toys/items for kids
Quick and Easy Crocheted Doll FurnitureA-Z finger puppets - CROCHET
Mr Ribbet | Crochet
Me Angels Crochet - Tooth Fairy Tooth Pocket Pattern
Barbie's Crocheted Bedroom Set
Muppet Glasses Holder Crochetalong - CROCHET
cookie monster!!!knitted dolls, toys

Misc sites
Easy Crochet & Knit Patterns For Beginners
Converting Patterns Between Knit and Crochet
Cool Links
Interweave Crochet Magazine
Etsy :: theknittingsiren ::Jotextured tote
Free Knitting Tutorials - Kimberly Chapman's Knitting
Free Crochet Patterns. Ideas & Tips
p2 designs - Charity Patterns & Free Patterns
Care Wear Volunteers > Patterns: Crochet
Free Projects Home
Crocheting for all of your needs
multi color dyed wool
Free Crochet and Knit Patterns
Ambar's Christian Crochet: Patterns
Sue's Crochet and Knitting - Supplies, Yarn, Free Patterns
mk carroll: free patternsOur 20 Favorite Crochet Sites
Free Original Patterns - Crochetville Forum
Free Crochet Patterns - Over 500 Patterns
Patterns « Bits & Pieces
Crochet Sampler Square: Popcorn : Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ) about Knitting and Crochet : Lion Brand Yarn
20. Crocheting with Ruffles Yarn : Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ) about Knitting and Crochet : Lion Brand Yarn
Must make scarf for Phia!!!! Free Crochet Pattern 50005-1 Girl's Hat & Boa / Scarf : Lion Brand Yarn Company
CRAFT YARN COUNCIL OF AMERICA - Yarn Happenings
Learn how to Crochet with our Basic Delta Crochet Techniques
Jean Greenhowe Designs Official Website - Jean Greenhowe free knitting patterns, The Gothic Knitter: May 2006

Flowers
Crocheted FlowersCrocheted Rosette
Free Crochet Pattern 40632 Flowered Cloche : Lion Brand Yarn Company« Crochet bythehook
Strip Method Crochet Rose
Three Flowers in One Free Crochet Pattern
How to Crochet a Daisy
How to Crochet a Four Leaf Clover
Crocheted Butterfly
Crochet Flowers | Free Craft Project

Foods

Cupcake Pincushion
Cup of milk
Gourmet Crochet Holiday Sweets and Treats Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLC
Cakes
Ice Cream Cones?
Donut Pincushion
Cookies
Crocheted Cupcake Gift Box
Gourmet Crochet Gingerbread House Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLCGourmet Crochet Cupcake Tree Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLCGourmet Crochet Chocolate Sweets and Treats Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLC
Free Pattern -- Crochet Lemon Meringue Pie Slice - CROCHET
Free Pattern -- Crochet Cherry Pie Slice - CROCHET
Recipe (aka Pattern) For Delicious Fruit Tarts - CROCHET
Bake Me a Cake « BitterSweet
Fauxstess, To the Extreme « BitterSweet
Hot Dog! « BitterSweet
One Bad Egg « BitterSweet
Heard It Through the Grape Vine « BitterSweet
Wake Up and Smell the Yarn « BitterSweet
Rad Radish « BitterSweet
crochet hamburger « creative controller
Butter Me Up « BitterSweet
Clackets! My Crafting blog: Tea anyone?
Monster Crochet: Free Pattern - Fried Egg Cuffs
crochetroo: Crochet Pears - free patternFree Food Crochet Pattern Links
Cake Sachets by Norma Lynn Hood . Free Patterns
Christine's Crocheted Teacup Pattern
The-A-TEAM: Cooking, crafting, creativity, & childrearing » Ice CreamConesCake Sachets by Norma Lynn Hood . Chocolate Cake Menu
Chocolate cream-filled egg
Birthday Cake Free Crochet Pattern - Inner Child CrochetBerroco® Free Pattern | Buttercream
kwoozy: Tutorial for rabbit and carrot stuffies
Sewing « BitterSweet
Marshmallow Peep Plush-torial by ~VesteNotus on deviantART
Crochet Patterns - Free Projects and DIY Gift Ideas from Craftbits.comStuffed Fabric Eggs | Make and Takes
Colorfool » play food : thefinalepisode
Patterns at Beansprout Creations
WATERMELON POTHOLDER
Autumn's Apple: The Finger Puppet | Crochet Me
A Pair of Cherries | Crochet Me
Crochet and More: Mmmmmmm.....
WR1070 Crocheted Fruits & Vegetables Basket
Pure wool felt in 42 colorspop corn chrochet
Ravelry: Crochet Vegetable Tray by NeedleNoodles
Gourmet Crochet Sweet Treats Potholders Pattern at Dream Weaver Yarns LLC
Jellied or Whole Cranberry Sauce? | Create!
Free Stuffed Lemon Crochet PatternFree Stuffed Marshmallow Crochet Pattern
Baby Fruit & Veggie Rattle Free Knitting Pattern - Jimmy Beans Wool
Indigo Muse Knits: Felted Fortune Cookies
i like lemons: scooped - knit ice cream cone patterns
Blah, Blah, Blahhhg: My Own Pattern IV: Cupcake
WR1086 Crochet Box of Chocolates

Baby items
baby shoe pattern
Shoes in Alpaca. ~ DROPS Design
Crocheted Baby Sneaker Booties
Children's Crocheted Sneaker Slippers
WM0270 Crochet Baby Hi-Tops
Crocheted Baby Booties
Free Crochet Baby strap slippers Pattern
Half hour booties Fake Mary Janes
Charity Pattern - Froggy Hat & Socks (knit)
Free Baby Crochet Patterns from our Free Crochet Patterns
HowStuffWorks "Free Baby Mary Jane Booties Knitting Patterns"
Baby hats and booties
ugg booties
Crochet Teddy Lovey
Crochet Plaid Baby Blanket
Crochet Pocket Blankie
Hooded Baby Blanket
Crocheted Sneakers
Crocheted Sneaker Slippers
Crocheted Baby Sneaker Booties
Quick Baby Sandals
Patterns ~ Charity patterns for fullterm and premature babies.
Charity Pattern - Poppy Hat & MaryJane Socks (knit)
New thing crochet: crochet pattern for baby mary jane booties

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Craft Hope for Haiti

The craft blogosphere has been immediate in rallying to help those in need, with tons of artists donating the proceeds of their sales to help Haiti. Check out Craft Hope on Etsy, where all proceeds of the shop benefit Doctors Without Borders in Haiti. All items have been generously donated by the crafting community.
Prices vary
crafthope.etsy.com

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Craft Forum Contest

Do you like to craft? How about considering entering a monthly craft contest? Each month Craft Forum posts a new contest. If you post and enter a photo, you are entered to win. They randomly draw one winner each month and that winner will receive a $50 Amazon.com gift card. You can join the forum here. link

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