Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {April 25th, 2012}
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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! There are no new articles today but I made sure to have a fresh batch of crafts, DIY projects, free printables and clever tips & tricks for you to check out.
A quick note that new articles and tip sheets will be sparse over the next few weeks (as I mentioned last Wednesday), but I’ll have a few things ready for next Wednesday’s update (the monthly vintage pattern freebie and more).
Here are the latest goodies added to the site this week…
- Collection: Free Hooded Towel Patterns & Tutorials: {Sewing}; Direct Link: Pretty Appliqued Hooded Towel
- Collection: Skin Moisturizing Balms, Lotions & Creams; Direct Link: Homemade Body Butter Recipe
- Collection: 10 Easy Ways To Preserve Herbs; Direct Link: Freezing Herbs In Olive Oil Cubes
- Collection: Crafty & Clever Picnic Blankets & Accessories To Make; Direct Link: Water Bottle Tote
- Collection: Crafty Coat Hanger Covers: {Free Patterns & Tutorials}; Direct Link: Fabric Wrapped Coat Hangers
- Collection: 20+ Cute & Crafty Bibs To Sew; Direct Link: Bandana Bib Tutorial
- Collection: Homemade Mosquito Repellent: {Recipes}; Direct Link: Yarrow Bug Spray
- Collection: 11 Lovely Water Feature Projects; Direct Link: Unique Outdoor Water Feature
- Collection: 15+ Ways To Make A Burp Cloth; Direct Link: Necktie Burp Cloths
- Collection: 30+ Crafty & Clever Projects For Your Kitchen; Direct Link: How To Make A Wood Cutting Board
- Collection: Crafty Gadgets & Gear For The Garden; Direct Link: Plant Cage (to keep out deer, rabbits, rodents, etc.)
- Collection: 40+ Crafty Things To Make For Children; Direct Link: Lego Sack Tutorial
- Collection: 22 Crochet & Knit Pillows To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Medallion Pillow
- Collection: 20+ Free Child & Baby Hat Patterns: {Crochet}; Direct Link: Granny-Stitch Sun Hat
- Collection: 35+ Baby Booties & Shoes; Direct Link: Bow Baby Booties
- Collection: 30+ Free Sock Patterns: {Knitting}; Direct Link: Endless Saturday Socks
- Collection: 20+ Lovely Tea Cozy Patterns: {Free}; Direct Link: Aromatherapy Tea Cosy (has pockets to hold fragrant sachets)
- Collection: Homemade Baby Gift Ideas: {Toys & Playthings}; Direct Link: Knit Football
- Collection: 50+ Ways To Make Your Own Bookmarks; Direct Links: Kimono Doll Bookmarks and Garden Party
- Collection: 40+ Gift Ideas For Teacher: {Free Crafts & Printables}; Direct Link: Appreciation Printables Set
- Collection: 20+ To Do Lists To Help You Get Organized; Direct Link: Free Printable Task List
- Collection: Make Decorative Envelopes & Liners: {Tutorials}; Direct Link: Scalloped Envelope Template
- Collection: 55+ Free Printable Recipe Cards: {A Nice Collection}; Direct Link: Pretty Vintage Style Recipe Cards
- Make Your Own Spray Tan With Black Tea!
- Anyone Else Grow Up With Garden Onions Tied Up In Tubes Of Pantyhose For Over-Winter Storage?
- Here’s How To Freeze Avocados
- Did You Know You Can Dry Strawberries?
- Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer With Aloe Vera Gel, Rubbing Alcohol & Essential Oils
- Make Uncomfy Pail Handles Comfy With Strips Of Garden Hose
That’s it for today, I’ll have a fresh batch of goodies for you to check out next Wednesday. Enjoy your week!
Icouldnt wait for todays tips,thanks to you and yours,now i am going to check them one by one dont want to overlook any.Thanks again keep up the good work.
Thank you, I always look forward to your email.
Thanks for all the tips and ideas. I love getting your newsletter.
Great site..keep up all the good work. I so look forward to Wednesday’s
You rock! I so enjoy your site! I’ve just posted again on facebook your link!
Every Wed. it is a treat to see what you have come up with and I have got so many great ideas from you. Many thanks for sharing with us.
any chance of publishing a step-by-step method for making a stuffed bear (or any other animal) for my granddaughters? A pattern and a “how to” for the sewing machine challenged would be beneficial. Got no-one to ask, so maybe
Tip Nut can help?
Thanks
Thank you for all the great tips,crochet patterns and craft ideas,I look forward to your newsletter each week,its brilliant!Moving house soon so storing up lots of ideas for my new home.Keep up the good work,it’s appreciated!
Your tips just get better and better…i just love every wednesday…thank you for all the behind-the-scenes work….much appreciated!!!
Thanks for featuring my kimono doll bookmarks
Mosquito Repellent
All you have to do is get a large bottle of Listerine and put in a spray bottle
and spray around the area where you are having a picnic or children’s area and will have no mosquitoes. Can also spray ob clothes Wonderful and cheap