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FaveCrafts has a new ebook out:

25 Sewing Crafts from Bloggers eBook (PDF format) –65 pages of sewing patterns, including; a girl’s tiered skirt, easy appliqué flowers, heating pillow with buckwheat, camping or sleepover bag and many more.

Here’s another ebook, from CraftyPod Publishing:

Crafts for The Knittn’ Kitten (PDF format) –22 pages containing 9 different projects, such as; Crocheted Ribbon & Bead Necklace, Knit & Stitch Zipper Pouch and Jersey Doily Scarf.

Like to quilt? Check out this ebook from Quilting Arts:

Seven Quilted Bag Patterns: Handmade Quilt Bags from Quilting Arts (PDF format) –Patterns for small handbags to totebags are in this lovely little gem –you can’t have too many bags! 18 pages, requires registration (free)

Blessings and happy crafting,

Denese

Old Fashioned Taffy –Illustrated 1 page article on how to make old fashioned taffy… yummy fun for the whole family! Free pdf download from Joyous Home.

Christmas Candy Wreath –Learn how to make a candy wreath with this free ebook and video from Living On A Dime. Great for any holiday, birthday party or festive event …just use the same colors of candies that match your decorations!

Blessings,

Denese

FaveCrafts has rolled out five new craft ebooks and for this week only, they’re free!

Ebooks include:

Low-Cost Kitchen Crafts eBook –39 low-cost crafts; redecorate your kitchen, make refrigerator magnets, a recipe box and more.

Quick and Thrifty Crochet eBook –25 quick and easy patterns including dishcloths, baby items and more “one-sitting” projects.

Quick and Easy Knitting Patterns eBook –24 projects to knit for you or a friend; afghans, bath mitts, items for children and babies.

Easy Lace Knitting Patterns eBook –12 elegant lace knitting patterns including tops, scarves, wraps and even a baby layette.

Quick and Easy Christmas Crafts eBook –25 quick projects for ornaments, decorating your home, greeting cards, children’s holiday crafts, gift ideas.

Don’t forget, they’re free for this week only.

Related posts:

Free Kids Crafts Ebook

Fourth Of July Freebies: Homeschooling/Educational, Recipes And Crafts

Frugal Crafting: Plastic Bag Crafts

Blessings,

Denese

Are you the creative sort? Do you like to do papercrafts or rubber stamping?

Become a Stampin’ UP! Demonstrator, work your own flexible hours doing what you love and supplement your income at the same time!

Starting your own Stampin’ Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash–and who couldn’t use that? Plus, from July 15 – August 31, you can become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator for only $85 –1/2 price- and everyone signing up during this promotion will be entered in a drawing for a free  ” MY DIGITAL STUDIO”   Software package.

Now, this is not a get-rich-quick opportunity -you will have to work at it- and it does require an initial investment in supplies, but it can be some extra spending money each month!

Go check out my momma’s blog, Artistic Inkspirations, for details and if you have any questions, she’ll be happy to answer them for you.

More Stampin’ UP! specials for this month:

Free Buttons/Pirate Party Kit

Princess Purse

All specials are good through August 31st, 2009.

Blessings,

Denese

Summer Crafts for Kids is the newest free ebook from FaveCrafts.com and includes 22 fun projects. Your children will have hours of fun making animal crafts, homemade toys, wearables, papercrafts and so much more –a great resource for a rainy day!

More free ebooks from FaveCrafts:

FaveCrafts: Free Craft Ebooks

Blessings,

Denese

Are you a crafter, rubber stamper or scrapbooker?

The Late Night Stampers’ Royal Blog Tour is still going on through tomorrow, July 28th.

Visit 79 “castles”, enter over 40 blog candy giveaways and look for clues to enter the big giveaway of a Big Shot Die Cut Machine!

Homeschool Freebie Of The Day

Stories Of The War Of Independence –a collection of short stories and poems about the American Revolution, for younger readers and reading aloud. Free PDF ebook, available today only.

Heritage House Press

4th of July Mini Unit Study and Family Guide –free 41-page PDF ebook includes biographies of American patriots, Declaration of Independence, Patrick Henry’s famous speech, historic music and recipes. Available through the Fourth of July.

The Simple Homeschool

July Free For All: The Fourth Of July –free PDF ebook; coloring pages, learn the Star Spangled Banner and salute all the Great Americans that came before us. While you’re there, sign up for the free newsletter and get four free unit studies each month.

FaveCrafts

Fourth Of July Crafts And Recipes –free PDF ebook full of; sewing crafts, paper crafts, crafts for kids, a patriotic tote bag, a decorative wall hanging, BBQ recipes, grilling recipes, salads and desserts.

Dine Without Whine

Fourth Of July Foods For Kids –free PDF recipe ebook; more meal planning and recipe ebooks for other holidays are also available.

Related Posts:

• Free Fourth Of July Old Time Radio Shows
• More Fourth Of July Homeschooling/Educational Freebies

Blessings,

Denese

Did you know you can crochet with bread bags and plastic grocery bags?

Crocheted Plastic Bag Projects

Check out My Recycled Bags.com for:

• Instructions for cutting bags and making plastic yarn

• Recycled Bread Bag Tote

• Recycled Round Plarn Rug

• Recycled Plastic Baseball Cap

More Tote Bags

Marlos Crochet Corner is another site with plastic bag totes:

• Round Plastic Bag Tote -blue and white

• Plastic Bag Tote -white with yellow and blue stripes

A couple from Got to Knit:

• Plastic Bag Tote with Handles

• Pink Plastic Bag Tote

Plastic Bag Purses

• Plastic Bag Knitted Purse -from Instructables

• Plastic Bag Granny Square Purse -crocheted

More Rugs

• Woven Plastic Bag Rug -from Thrifty Fun

• Rectangular Plastic Bag Rug -crocheted

Using Plastic Bags in Crafts

• Crocheting with Plastic Bags -Hints and Tips on for using plastic bags for craft material

• Tutorial: Fusing Plastic Bags -make a useful homemade craft supply

Related Posts:

Frugal Living: Uses For Bread Bags

Happy crafting,

Denese