Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {February 22nd, 2012}

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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Here’s what’s new today: Fabric scrap project ideas (50+), yarn stash busters (knit & crochet), diy stone massage, knit bags & totes, laundry bag tutorials, 75+ pasta recipes and as always, a fresh batch of new projects and freebies to check out. Lots here this week, enjoy!

• 75+ Pasta Pleasers: Whew! If you love pasta, this is the page for you! This old list has been completely revamped, I’ve separated the recipes into groups for easier browsing (Angel Hair, Bow-Tie, Egg Noodles, Fettuccine and more).
• Lovely Knitted Bag Patterns (Including A Vintage Design): Originally an old checkerboard bag pattern was listed here, I’ve now added several new projects from around the net.
• 30 Stash Busters To Use Up Those Bits Of Yarn: This is another old collection that’s been completely revamped and freshened up. Originally listing just kitchen items, this now has a little bit of everything (knit and crochet).
• Hot Stone Massage Therapy: {How-To}: Here’s how to do a home version of this luxurious (and expensive) spa treatment.
• Laundry Bags & Sacks: This page was originally a cute vintage pattern but I’ve updated it to include several other projects from around the net.
• Scrap Happy: More Than 50 Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas: I first started publishing these fabric scrap collections nearly four years ago and decided it was time to freshen things up. Everything is now on one page and lists dozens of new projects, any new ideas I come across will also go here so this is one you’ll want to bookmark if you haven’t already .

I’m still working through the old Crafters Medley lists and should have that done next week, it’s going a lot quicker than I thought (yay!). There are several items that haven’t made it to currently published collections here on Tipnut but stay tuned for new ones built around them in the near future.

Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes: I just added a new recipe that includes powdered milk as an ingredient, this was sent in by Charlotte (thank you!) and I tried it over the weekend…loved it!

Today’s Ash Wednesday and you know what that means…the Lenten season has begun (for those who practice it). You’ll be wanting some meat-free recipes, I have tuna casseroles listed here (this one from Campbell’s Kitchen is my husband’s favorite so far) and meat free recipes here.

Ready to see the new goodies added to the site this week? Here you go…Enjoy!

• Collection: 30+ Free Pincushion Patterns; Direct Link: Mouse Pincushion
• Collection: DIY Spice Racks & Organizers: {Clever Ideas}; Direct Link: Make A Bamboo Spice Caddy
• Collection: Wine Bags, Charms & Accessories To Make: {Free Tutorials}; Direct Link: Sleek 6-Bottle Wine Rack
• Collection: 30+ Sweet Softies: {Free Patterns & Tutorials}; Direct Link: Little Ladybug Softie
• Collection: Crafty Onesies, Homemade Diapers & Assorted Tutorials; Direct Link: Cloth Training Pants
• Collection: Homemade Shampoo, Conditioners & Color Enhancers; Direct Link: Updated: item removed since it’s no longer online

• Collection: 40+ iPad & Kindle Covers, Cases To Make; Direct Link: Tablet Coverlet
• Collection: 40+ Free Tote Bag Patterns & Tutorials: {Sewing}; Direct Link: Gorgeous Lined Handbag
• Collection: DIY Gear For Tomato Plants; Direct Link: Victorian Style Tomato Cage
• Collection: 20+ iPhone (Cell Phone) Cases & Covers To Make: {Tutorials}; Direct Link: Phone Cozy Tutorial
• Collection: How To Sterilize Soil & Organic Potting Mix Recipes; Direct Link: Blend Your Own Seed-Starting Mix
• Collection: 25+ Beauty(ful) Craft Gifts For Her; Direct Link: Portable Mani-Pedi Kit

• Collection: 20+ Lovely Crochet Flowers: {Free Patterns & Instructions}; Direct Link: Cute Little Flower
• Collection: Homemade Swiffer Cloth Patterns; Direct Link: Mary Jane Mop Cover
• Collection: 25+ Makeup Bags & Rolls To Make: {Free Tutorials}; Direct Link: Handy Cotton Pouch
• Collection: 30+ Free Scarf Patterns: {Knitting}; Direct Link: Braided Scarf
• Collection: 20+ Stuffed Animal & Doll Patterns; Direct Link: Update: Project removed since it’s no longer online
• Collection: 20+ Pot Holders To Make (Knit & Crochet); Direct Link: Spotted Potholder/Trivet (Felted)

• Collection: 20+ To Do Lists To Help You Get Organized; Direct Link: Things To Do (Weekly)
• Collection: 20+ Free Bookplate Printables & Templates; Direct Link: Vintage Ex Libris Labels (set of 6)
• Collection: Weight Loss & Fitness Helpers: {Tools & Tips}; Direct Link: Food Journal
• Collection: 20+ Free Thank You Cards & Notes To Save & Print; Direct Link: Snowflake Thank You Card
• Collection: Paper Crafts Fun: Dozens of Assorted Freebies To Print; Direct Links: Lecture Notes Cheat Sheet and Wash Your Hands, Use Soap. Love Mom.

• Freeze Leftover Tomato Paste & Slice Off What You Need As You Need It
• Did You Know You Can Freeze Avocados?
• Laundry Detergent Jugs Make Handy Storage Totes (For Nails, Screws, etc.)
• Use A Bit Of Sugar To Degrease Your Hands (slide #55)
• Make an Emergency Candle Out of a Tub of Crisco
• Nifty Way To Seal A Bag With An Empty Water Bottle & Cap

Whew! Lots here to keep you busy . I’ll have a fresh batch for you to check out next Wednesday, enjoy your week!