Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {January 4th, 2012}

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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Here’s what’s new this week: Traditional housewarming gifts (and what they mean), DIY Shoe Makeovers (both casual & glam), this month’s vintage pattern set (Retro Kitchen Embroidery) and a fresh bunch of new goodies added to the project pages here on Tipnut.

• DIY Shoe Makeovers: {Both Casual & Glam}: If you have a favorite pair of shoes that are comfy to wear but have gotten a little scuffed and tired, here are several different ways you can bring them back to life.
• Retro Kitchen Embroidery Set: Five different designs suitable for using on dishtowels and pot holders, each has a “handwritten” label (to be embroidered) describing the item.
• Traditional Housewarming Gifts (And What They Symbolize): If you’ve always wondered why an item was given and what it meant, here’s a handy reference list for you.

Ready to see the new crafts and projects added to the site this week? Here you go, have fun…

• Collection: 20+ Baby Blankets To Make: {Free Sewing Patterns}; Direct Link: Minky & Satin Blankets
• Collection: 25+ Makeup Bags & Rolls To Make: {Free Tutorials}; Direct Link: Rosy Wedge Bag
• Collection: 30+ iPad & Kindle Covers, Cases To Make: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Felt Electronics Case
• Collection: 30+ Things To Make With Old Sweaters; Direct Link: Raspberry Lemonade Mittens
• Collection: Fun With Felt: {Free Crafts & Projects}; Direct Link: Spring Fling Purse
• Collection: Needle Books & Cases: {Free Patterns & Tutorials}; Direct Link: Toadstool Needlebook Tutorial

• Collection: Free Gifts In A Jar Recipes, Tags & Tips; Direct Link: Embossed Jar Lids (special supplies required)
• Collection: 40+ Gadgets & Goodies To Make For Crafters; Direct Link: Pattern Boxes
• Collection: 30+ Free Pot Holder Patterns & Tutorials: {Sewing}; Direct Link: Pam Kitty Round Potholder
• Collection: 30+ Crafty & Clever Projects For Your Kitchen; Direct Links: Recipe Stand & Cards and Plinth Block Towel Hooks
• Collection: Creative Container Gardening: Tips, Projects & Ideas; Direct Link: Garden Planters With Casters

• Collection: 25+ Free & Crafty Placemat Patterns: {Sew & No-Sew}; Direct Link: Placemat & Coaster Set
• Collection: 20+ Free Dishcloth Patterns: {Crochet}; Direct Link: Citrus Twist
• Collection: 20+ Lovely Crochet Flowers: {Free Patterns & Instructions}; Direct Link: Japanese Flower Tutorial
• Collection: 15+ Door Draft Stoppers, Dodgers & Snakes: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Knit Cat Draft Stopper
• Collection: 20+ Pot Holders To Make: {Free Knit & Crochet Patterns}; Direct Link: Upcycled Oven Mitt (made with t-shirt yarn)
• Collection: Pincushion Mania! 50+ Designs To Make; Direct Link: Knit Apple Pincushion

Free Printables Collection

• Collection: 30+ Free Printable Recipe Cards: {A Nice Collection}; Direct Link: Binder Recipe Cards (2 per sheet)
• Collection: 20+ Free To Do Lists To Help You Get Organized; Direct Link: Check It Baby
• Collection: Assorted Free Calendars To Print: {2008 – 2012}; Direct Link: Garden Produce Calendar (2012)
• Collection: Nifty Meal Planners To Make (or Print); Direct Link: Weekly Meal Planner & Matching Recipe Book
• Collection: Handy Kitchen Printables To Download: {Free}; Direct Links: Freezer Inventory List and Pantry & Freezer Inventory Lists (2)

• Shoes Too Tight? Here’s How To Stretch Them
• Simple Tricks That Make You Look Smart
• How To Fix A Broken/Cracked iPhone Screen
• Grilled Cheese In A Toaster
• Organizing With Altoid Tins
• Storage Pockets For Skinny Things

That’s it for today, I hope you found a new goodie or two to make. I’ll have a fresh batch for you to check out next Wednesday, enjoy your week!