Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {February 15th, 2012}

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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Here’s what’s new today: Yoga bag projects, DIY home office supplies & goodies, dozens of meatloaf recipes (plus tips), solarization how-to (using the sun to kill lawn or weed patches), a black nail polish tip for chemo patients and as always, a fresh batch of new projects and freebies to check out. Enjoy!

• DIY Yoga Gear To Make: Mainly bags right now but I plan on expanding the collection to include other items as well. You will also find a tutorial for making yoga pants and a clever strap idea (for toting mats).
• DIY Home Office Supplies & Accessories: Lots of projects from the old Crafters Medley lists have been moved here but I also have a few new goodies added too.
• Over 30 Tempting Meatloaves To Try: This page has been revamped with dozens of new recipes, I also moved the tips and Q&A section to the bottom of the page so everything regarding meatloaf is now on one handy tipsheet.
• Unwanted Grass Or Weed Patches? Try Solarization: If you’re dreading digging up an area for a new garden patch or to build a patio or deck, here’s a method harnessing the power of the sun that you might be interested in.
• Black Nail Polish Trick For Chemo Patients: Here’s an interesting tip I just happened to stumble upon while visiting a loved on in the hospital recently.

I decided to start working through the old Crafters Medley lists and move those items to applicable project pages or create new collections as needed (the DIY office supplies and yoga bags above are the first two new ones to get started). I think it will take about a month to do but the idea is to have all similar projects on one page instead of here, there and everywhere and these lists are the last big culprit I have to work through (for DIY and crafts). I’ve completed up to August, 2009 (moving the projects to pages where they best fit or keeping them on hand for upcoming collections).

Ready to check out the latest crafts & DIY projects added to the site this week? Here you go…

• Collection: 15+ Sewing Machine Covers To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Cover With Ruffled Bottom
• Collection: 30+ Lunch Bags & Accessories To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Cute Enough To Eat Lunch Bag
• Collection: DIY Birdhouse Tutorials & Plans: {Free}; Direct Link: Bucket Birdhouse
• Collection: Recycling Old Towels: {Crafty Ideas & Projects}; Direct Link: Unpaper Towels (Reusable)
• Collection: 30+ Free Slipper Patterns: {Knit, Crochet, Sewing}; Direct Link: Sewing Room Slippers
• Collection: 30+ Charming Fabric Flowers To Make: {Free Tutorials}; Direct Link: Fabric Triangle Flowers

• Collection: 40+ Free Tote Bag Patterns & Tutorials: {Sewing}; Direct Link: Mickey Tote Bag
• Collection: Creative Container Gardening: Tips, Projects & Ideas; Direct Link: Jello Mold (to surround patio table umbrella)
• Collection: 20+ Crafty Projects For Pets; Direct Link: Dried Sweet Potato Dog Chews
• Collection: Lip Balm & Gloss: {Recipes & Tips}; Direct Link: Cool Mint Lip Balm Recipe & Labels
• Collection: 20+ Charming Coin Purse Patterns & Tutorials: {Free}; Direct Link: Mini Backpack Coin Purse & Keychain
• Collection: Sweet Bunny Softies To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Jack Rabbit

Free Knit & Crochet Patterns

• Collection: 35+ Baby Booties & Shoes: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Folded Toddler Slippers
• Collection: 15+ Free Afghan Patterns: {Crochet}; Direct Link: Snowboarder’s Throw
• Collection: 15 Dish Scrubbies To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Crochet Flower Scrubbies
• Collection: 20+ Stuffed Animal & Doll Patterns; Direct Link: Striped Barn Cat
• Collection: Free Afghan Patterns: {Knitting}; Updated: project no longer available online
• Collection: 30+ Free Scarf Patterns: {Knitting}; Direct Link: Boyfriend Scarf

• Collection: Handy Kitchen Printables To Download: {Free}; Direct Link: Decals For Pantry Items
• Collection: Seed Packet Printables & Templates; Direct Links: Old-Fashioned Flower Seed Packets and Glassine Envelopes with Squash Labels
• Collection: 20+ Free To Do Lists To Help You Get Organized; Direct Link: Making The Most Of Today
• Collection: Make A Household Notebook: {Ideas & Printables}; Direct Link: To Do / Exercise / Water / Household Plan
• Collection: Paper Crafts Fun: Dozens of Assorted Freebies To Print; Direct Link: Baby Tooth Chart

This Week's Clever Tips & Tricks

• How To Cook Dried Beans To Freeze
• Freezer Fail Detector Made With A Glass Jar & Water
• Wrapping Paper Holders (Cut Toilet Paper Rolls) [Updated: link removed since page no longer online]
• Stack Cutting Boards On The Counter With A File Folder Rack (slide #5)
• Make A Template For Hanging Curtain Rods So All Window Treatments Are At The Same Height
• Keep Purses & Bags Tidy By Hanging on Shower Rings (slide #14)

That’s it for today, a hope you found a few new keepers to add to your collection . I’ll have a fresh batch for you to check out next Wednesday, enjoy your week!