How to Calculate How Much Yarn You Need

Once again I found an interesting topic for you from The Crochet Crowd. 

Figuring out the amount of yarn you need when you are forced to do a yarn substitution is much easier than you realize. Grab that trust old calculator and let’s figure out the math.  Continued...

Do Dollars Stop Creativity?

I confess that I'm sharing information from The Crochet Crowd, because it is something I felt that you'd be interested in. Read on and see what you think.

Introducing the most expensive yarn I have ever purchased. I know you are going to ask me who I purchased it from and I can’t remember. I do know though, it was hand spun by a woman that had the most interesting texturers and colouring within her yarn collection. 

The yarn ball was about 200 grams and was $50 for the ball. I was so captivated by this yarn that it was one I decide to splurge on at that moment. 

Creativity and ideas are obviously limited by our budgets and yet I am tossed around with the idea of trying to define was is expensive and what am I being cheap on. There’s a difference in the terminology.   continued...

Hanging Pans

HomeTalk had another great idea!  I'm not sure how many of you are receiving those posts on Facebook, but I love getting them!  What great ideas!  Here is one I plan to try, if I can get my hubby to go along with it!  Go to their page to see full instructions

I think the only problem I would have is that my pans would need to get scrubbed up a bit better on the outside to look better and stay that way! 

Hanging Pot Rack

After pricing hanging pot racks I decided that I would just make one of my own. I did this project in about 40 minutes for under $16. It looks great, is functional, and it freed up valuable cabinet space! 

 

Time: 40 Minutes     Cost: $16.00     Difficulty: Easy

 

YOU WILL NEED:    

1 -  ½” 5 ft conduit............$1.65 

2 -  ½” two Hole Strap..... $  .56 

8 -  1/8” 8 Hooks ..............$5.04 

6 -  ½” S Hooks................ $2.36 

2 -  3” S Hooks................. $2.36 

1 -   Red Duct Tape ..........$3.47 

                          TOTAL = $15.44

The Cabin Project

I just HAD to share this with everyone!  I'd so much love to build a cabin like this - somewhere. Wouldn't that be so cool!?   I know ~ I live in the woods already, but to have something like this tucked away from "the world's problems" would be ideal. Self-sufficient for water and power too!  Come on... I know that all the hunters out there would love this for at least a hunting cabin, am I right?  I don't hunt by the way, except by camera, so I would love to peek out the window or sit outside and capture photos of the wildlife too. Anyway, here is how Hometalk presented this project.

Creating A Quiet, Self-Sufficient Place To Stay At The Farm 

There is something magical about a cabin – especially one that is completely self sufficient – yet comfortable to stay in for a night or two. A peaceful place to get away, relax, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.  Designed and built to mimic an old world chicken coop. The cabin will be powered with solar panels, a rain water collection system for all non-drinking water needs, a compostable toilet, shower, and a small kitchen. Keeping with the overall theme of the farm, we would like to use recycled materials whenever and where ever possible.They hope that by late next spring they can complete the cabin project. But we can keep in touch to see how it fares by signing up for their update notices.

To see more, click here

DIY Self-Sufficient Cabin

My "hunting" photos!

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Mason Jar Ring Wreath Project

 I didn't forget! Here is another fun craft idea... could be a gift, maybe, but that's up to you. 

You know how mason jars are all the rage? Well save those jar rings and make a little wreath. (or buy the rings) Here’s how to make this colorful and easy wreath. It need not be just for Halloween, but it is that time of the year. Make one for any occasion, just modify the colors to suit the occasion.

Supplies:

• 32 canning jar rings. You can collect them or you can buy the rings separately in packs from the grocery store. Possibly you have a bunch of old, old canning jar rings to use.
• Paint. I used three different colors — coral, white and grey. I spray painted my mason jar rings.
• Washi Tape. I used 4 different colors and patterns. (I found them at Michaels in 2-packs)
• Ribbon to tie the rings together and also for a bow.
  

Directions:

• Divide up the canning jar rings into three different piles.
• Paint each pile of rings a different color. I painted 16 white, 8 coral and 8 grey. Let them dry overnight.
• Wrap washi tape around some of the rings. I only added washi tape to the white rings. If your washi tape has a hard time sticking at the ends, you can add a dab of hot glue to the seam.
• String up the rings on a piece of ribbon.
• Once the rings are on the ribbon, cinch it tight, creating a wreath shape.
• Tie the ends of the ribbon at the top and attach a decorative ribbon to the top of the main ribbon. I used a glue gun to attach the ribbon at the top.

This is not a big wreath, but it’s a wreath that adds an OOMPH of Halloween personality!

Read more from Tatertots & Jello here.
Photo Credit: Tatertots & Jello

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My personal suggestions and opinions are usually in this green italic type - so in this way you will know when it is me or the person from whom I am inquiring information. 

I usually give you the overall idea of any given post I find, because I base it on my own understanding. Plus I want to give credit where credit is due by sending you to the original authors posting for any extra info. It's only fair.   

I hope this information has been of some help to you. As always, if you would like to add a thought, question, give suggestions for another topic, or make a general suggestion, please post a comment below. Also, please follow / subscribe to this blog.  Thank you!