I just returned from my trip to China and absolutely loved it! During the tours, I had a chance to learn a bit about the beautiful handicrafts that are “Made in China”. Not the cheap mass-produced junk we have come to stereo-type as “made in China”, but the beautiful creations that reflect the history and culture of these gentle people.
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Nana’s Garage Sale Tips on How to Make the most from Garage Sales
With September just around the corner, the biggest garage sales are about to happen in my neighborhood and probably yours. So just what is a crafter like me going to find at my local garage sales? TONS!!
Read on for some great garage sale tips on what to look for, when to go and more ….
Some of you who know me well, know that I don’t just quilt, sew and crochet. I also dabble with paint. I started with some decorative paint, painting trays, then stools, some garden items. And lately, began chalk painting some furniture. During the winter months, when I have no sewing machine, I have done some canvas painting.
So when I was approached to review an adult paint by numbers, I accepted the challenge. Winnie’s Picks sent me a free sample of their product in return for an honest review. Please note that other than the paint by number kit, I did not receive any compensation from Winnie’s Picks. So here it is – my thoughts on this paint by number kit.
Don’t stop reading!! There is a great surprise at the end of this post!!
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For those who have been following me, you know that Nana sews, quilts and crochets but my close friends know that I have another passion! – NANA PAINTS.
Today, as my regular weekly post, I have shared some of my past experience with paints because on SATURDAY, I will be posting I have an exciting surprise. Yes, it has something to do with painting and here is a HINT – It includes a GIVEAWAY! CLICK HERE to find out more!!
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I am an affiliate at LoveCrafts but I didn’t feel right promoting something to you that I had never tried. Although they came highly recommended, I felt the need to try their products. Paintbox Yarn is available exclusively from LoveCrafts, therefore, this was the product I wanted to try.
I stumbled across LoveCrochet one day when I found a pattern I loved on their website. In fact, their website offers lots of patterns (free and paid), along with inspiration and how-tos. LoveCrafts is a combination of LoveKnitting and LoveCrochet and was founded by three people who after seeing the makers in their lives struggle to find all their craft inspiration and materials in one place, they decided to change this. They built an online place for crafters to feel inspired, connected, and find every little thing they need.
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Now that Mother’s Day is over, it is time to set our site on DAD. Trying to decide what to get that special man in your life as a Father’s Day gift is not easy so why not make him something that will brighten his day. This list of ten awesome gifts for men provides ideas that are easy to make. All the links include instructions and tutorials to follow along.
Let’s start creating!!
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This week it’s not about What’s Nana Making but What’s Papa Making? After seeing many different variations of a counter stool, I designed this pattern but needed Papa’s help to make it.
Children are curious little creatures and can get underfoot when you’re in the kitchen. This stool lets your little one help by allowing your child to reach the counter while keeping him or her out of trouble. And cooking is a great way to teach your child skills such as counting, science and creativity.
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Easter is near! And you’re in a panic! Have no fear there is still time to make some great holiday gifts and decor. And the easiest way to dress up anything?
Applique of course!
There are literally hundreds of things that can be appliqued and I am here to show you a few…
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Some say March 20, some March 21 but the sun officially crossed the equator this year at 3:58 PM on Wednesday, March 20 in my time zone (Central Standard Time). So I am a few hours late!!
Since this is my first year of blogging, I wanted to do a spring round-up. But not just any round-up. The ultimate round-up. The most awesome spring round-up ever.
So I am doing a round-up of round-ups. The challenge– to find the 10 best spring round-ups!
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