Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {March 7th, 2012}

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It’s time for Tipnut’s Weekly Update! Here’s what’s new today: Cross-Stitch Pansy Motifs (this month’s vintage pattern freebie), tips & tricks for cleaning mini-blinds, an introduction to organic mulches (gardening), homemade breads (big recipe update), 40+ recipes for potatoes plus a new batch of projects and freebies to check out. Have fun!

• Assorted Pansies For Borders: {Cross Stitch}: Here’s this month’s vintage pattern freebie from my personal collection, it features a variety of pansy motifs to use on assorted linens or whatever else you wish. I hope you like them!
• Quick Tips & Tricks For Washing Mini-Blinds: Whether it’s a simple dusting job or a cleaning soak, you’ll find tips here to help get the job done.
• Homemade Breads: {Both Oven Baked & Machine}: This page has been re-done with lots of new recipes added. Don’t miss the vintage picture tutorial for how to shape loaves and a 50+ year old recipe at the bottom of the page.
• An Introduction To Organic Mulches: This garden booster has plenty to offer, here’s a list of 10 items you can use plus several excellent resources to check out.
• 40+ Things To Make With Potatoes: A big update featuring new recipes (sorted by Roasted, Mashed, Oven Fries, Wedges & Chips, Assorted and Scalloped). Then several tips and basic how-to’s were moved here (for making baked & grilled, mashed and roasted potatoes).

Ready to check out the new projects added to the site this week? Here you go…

• Collection: Sweet Bunny Softies To Make; Direct Link: Update: project removed since it’s no longer online
• Collection: 45+ St. Patrick’s Day Recipes, Crafts & Printables: {Free}; Direct Link: Leprechaun Hat Favors
• Collection: Crafty Gadgets & Gear For The Garden; Direct Link: DIY Compost Screener
• Collection: Love Strawberries? Here’s How To Grow Your Own; Direct Link: How To Build A Strawberry Tower With 5-Gallon Buckets
• Collection: 15+ Free Fleece Hat Patterns & Tutorials: {Sewing}; Direct Link: Baby Snowman Hat & Scarf Set
• Collection: 16 DIY Camera Bags, Cases & Covers: {Free Patterns}; Direct Link: Quilted Camera Case

• Collection: How To Make Perfume; Direct Link: Making Botanical Perfumes & Colognes
• Collection: 16 Casserole Tote & Carrier Patterns: {Free}; Direct Link: Casserole Cover
• Collection: Raised Bed Plans & Tutorials: {DIY}; Direct Link: Salad Tables & Boxes (Free Plans)
• Collection: 25+ Pocket Organizers & Caddies To Make: {Sewing}; Direct Link: All-Purpose Caddy
• Collection: How To Feed & Attract Hummingbirds; Direct Link: Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder (DIY)
• Collection: DIY Gear For Tomato Plants; Direct Link: Upside Down Tomato Planter How-To

• Collection: 14 Free Granny Square Patterns To Crochet; Direct Link: Flower Granny Square Tutorial
• Collection: Cute & Crafty Dish Towels To Make; Direct Link: Crocheted Hanging Towel
• Collection: 30+ Stash Busters To Use Up Those Bits Of Yarn; Direct Links: Crochet Boot Cuffs and Punchinello Caps For Knitting Needles (Knit)
• Collection: 20+ Lovely Tea Cozy Patterns: {Free}; Direct Link: Cupcake Tea Cozy
• Collection: 25+ Free Dishcloth Patterns: {Knitting}; Direct Link: Free Dishcloth Pattern

• Collection: Journaling Freebies & Resources Collection; Direct Link: Flower Notes
• Collection: 20+ To Do Lists To Help You Get Organized; Direct Link: Things To Do

Collection: Paper Crafts Fun: Dozens of Assorted Freebies To Print; Direct Links:

• Sample Garden Journal Pages
• Update: Project removed since it’s no longer online
• Update: Project removed since it’s no longer online
• DIY Monogram Notecards (editable)

• Freeze Cookie Dough In Ice Cube Trays Then Just Bake What You Need (Portion Control)
• Upside Down Muffin Tins Make Great Cooling Racks In A Pinch (slide #74)
• Make A Tap “Extender” For Kiddos With An Empty Shampoo Bottle
• Open Tough Plastic Clamshell Packaging With A Can Opener
• Massive Bubbles With Water Bottles
• Prep Ahead & Freeze Ready-To-Cook Slow Cooker Meals (Includes Recipes)

That’s it for today, I’ll have a fresh batch of goodies for you to check out next Wednesday. Enjoy your week!