Tipnut’s Weekly Update: {March 7th, 2012}
Posted By Tipnut On March 7, 2012 @ 11:55 am In Site Updates | Comments Disabled
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} [1]: 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 [2]: 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} [3]: 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 [4]: 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 [5]: 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 [6]; Direct Link: Update: project removed since it’s no longer online
- Collection: 45+ St. Patrick’s Day Recipes, Crafts & Printables: {Free} [7]; Direct Link: Leprechaun Hat Favors [8]
- Collection: Crafty Gadgets & Gear For The Garden [9]; Direct Link: DIY Compost Screener [10]
- Collection: Love Strawberries? Here’s How To Grow Your Own [11]; Direct Link: How To Build A Strawberry Tower With 5-Gallon Buckets [12]
- Collection: 15+ Free Fleece Hat Patterns & Tutorials: {Sewing} [13]; Direct Link: Baby Snowman Hat & Scarf Set [14]
- Collection: 16 DIY Camera Bags, Cases & Covers: {Free Patterns} [15]; Direct Link: Quilted Camera Case [16]
- Collection: How To Make Perfume [17]; Direct Link: Making Botanical Perfumes & Colognes [18]
- Collection: 16 Casserole Tote & Carrier Patterns: {Free} [19]; Direct Link: Casserole Cover [20]
- Collection: Raised Bed Plans & Tutorials: {DIY} [21]; Direct Link: Salad Tables & Boxes (Free Plans) [22]
- Collection: 25+ Pocket Organizers & Caddies To Make: {Sewing} [23]; Direct Link: All-Purpose Caddy [24]
- Collection: How To Feed & Attract Hummingbirds [25]; Direct Link: Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder (DIY) [26]
- Collection: DIY Gear For Tomato Plants [27]; Direct Link: Upside Down Tomato Planter How-To [28]
- Collection: 14 Free Granny Square Patterns To Crochet [29]; Direct Link: Flower Granny Square Tutorial [30]
- Collection: Cute & Crafty Dish Towels To Make [31]; Direct Link: Crocheted Hanging Towel [32]
- Collection: 30+ Stash Busters To Use Up Those Bits Of Yarn [33]; Direct Links: Crochet Boot Cuffs [34] and Punchinello Caps For Knitting Needles (Knit) [35]
- Collection: 20+ Lovely Tea Cozy Patterns: {Free} [36]; Direct Link: Cupcake Tea Cozy [37]
- Collection: 25+ Free Dishcloth Patterns: {Knitting} [38]; Direct Link: Free Dishcloth Pattern [39]
- Collection: Journaling Freebies & Resources Collection [40]; Direct Link: Flower Notes [41]
- Collection: 20+ To Do Lists To Help You Get Organized [42]; Direct Link: Things To Do [43]
Collection: Paper Crafts Fun: Dozens of Assorted Freebies To Print [44]; Direct Links:
- Sample Garden Journal Pages [45]
- Update: Project removed since it’s no longer online
- Update: Project removed since it’s no longer online
- DIY Monogram Notecards (editable) [46]
- Freeze Cookie Dough In Ice Cube Trays Then Just Bake What You Need (Portion Control) [47]
- Upside Down Muffin Tins Make Great Cooling Racks In A Pinch [48] (slide #74)
- Make A Tap “Extender” For Kiddos With An Empty Shampoo Bottle [49]
- Open Tough Plastic Clamshell Packaging With A Can Opener [50]
- Massive Bubbles With Water Bottles [51]
- Prep Ahead & Freeze Ready-To-Cook Slow Cooker Meals (Includes Recipes) [52]
That’s it for today, I’ll have a fresh batch of goodies for you to check out next Wednesday. Enjoy your week!
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URLs in this post:
[1] Assorted Pansies For Borders: {Cross Stitch}: http://tipnut.com/pansies-borders/
[2] Quick Tips & Tricks For Washing Mini-Blinds: http://tipnut.com/mini-blinds/
[3] Homemade Breads: {Both Oven Baked & Machine}: http://tipnut.com/homemade-bread-recipes/
[4] An Introduction To Organic Mulches: http://tipnut.com/organic-mulch/
[5] 40+ Things To Make With Potatoes: http://tipnut.com/make-potatoes/
[6] Sweet Bunny Softies To Make: http://tipnut.com/free-bunny-pattern-roundup/
[7] 45+ St. Patrick’s Day Recipes, Crafts & Printables: {Free}: http://tipnut.com/an-irish-medley/
[8] Leprechaun Hat Favors: http://www.canadianliving.com/blogs/crafts/2011/03/11/guest-post-jerominas-leprechaun-hat-favours/
[9] Crafty Gadgets & Gear For The Garden: http://tipnut.com/crafty-garden-diy/
[10] DIY Compost Screener: http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-and-grow/build-compost-screener
[11] Love Strawberries? Here’s How To Grow Your Own: http://tipnut.com/growing-strawberries/
[12] How To Build A Strawberry Tower With 5-Gallon Buckets: http://ucanr.org/sites/MGsSMSF/Tips/How_to_build_a_strawberry_tower/
[13] 15+ Free Fleece Hat Patterns & Tutorials: {Sewing}: http://tipnut.com/fleece-hat-patterns/
[14] Baby Snowman Hat & Scarf Set: http://www.creativehomeartsclub.com/projects/articletype/articleview/articleid/1306/categoryid/825/baby-snowman-hat-scarf
[15] 16 DIY Camera Bags, Cases & Covers: {Free Patterns}: http://tipnut.com/camera-cases/
[16] Quilted Camera Case: http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/projects/t_cameracase.aspx
[17] How To Make Perfume: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-perfume/
[18] Making Botanical Perfumes & Colognes: http://mountainroseblog.com/making-botanical-perfumes-colognes/
[19] 16 Casserole Tote & Carrier Patterns: {Free}: http://tipnut.com/free-casserole-tote-tutorial/
[20] Casserole Cover: http://www.joann.com/casserole-cover/prod1050058/
[21] Raised Bed Plans & Tutorials: {DIY}: http://tipnut.com/raised-garden-beds/
[22] Salad Tables & Boxes (Free Plans): http://www.growit.umd.edu/SaladTablesandSaladBoxes/
[23] 25+ Pocket Organizers & Caddies To Make: {Sewing}: http://tipnut.com/organizers-caddies/
[24] All-Purpose Caddy: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2012/02/all-purpose-caddy.html
[25] How To Feed & Attract Hummingbirds: http://tipnut.com/getting-ready-for-hummingbirds/
[26] Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder (DIY): http://artsyvava.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-your-own-hummingbird-feeder.html
[27] DIY Gear For Tomato Plants: http://tipnut.com/diy-gear-tomatoes/
[28] Upside Down Tomato Planter How-To: http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/1620-how-to-make-an-upside-down-tomato-planter
[29] 14 Free Granny Square Patterns To Crochet: http://tipnut.com/granny-squares/
[30] Flower Granny Square Tutorial: http://littlenutbrownsquirrel.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/granny-flower-square-tute/
[31] Cute & Crafty Dish Towels To Make: http://tipnut.com/make-dishtowels/
[32] Crocheted Hanging Towel: http://thetoddlerwhisperer.blogspot.co.nz/2010/05/crocheted-mitered-square-hanging-towel.html
[33] 30+ Stash Busters To Use Up Those Bits Of Yarn: http://tipnut.com/42-kitchen-goodies-cozies-yarn-stash-busters/
[34] Crochet Boot Cuffs: http://compulsivecraftiness.com/2011/crochet-boot-cuffs-free-pattern/
[35] Punchinello Caps For Knitting Needles (Knit): http://www.interweave.com/needle/projects_articles.asp
[36] 20+ Lovely Tea Cozy Patterns: {Free}: http://tipnut.com/rosy-tea-cosy/
[37] Cupcake Tea Cozy: http://www.janiecrow.co.uk/jshop/article.php?xArt=34
[38] 25+ Free Dishcloth Patterns: {Knitting}: http://tipnut.com/dishcloth-patterns/
[39] Free Dishcloth Pattern: http://amberperrypatterns.com/wordpress/free-dishcloth-pattern-2/294
[40] Journaling Freebies & Resources Collection: http://tipnut.com/journaling-collection/
[41] Flower Notes: http://ahappymiscellany.typepad.com/a_happy_miscellany/2011/07/write-them-down.html
[42] 20+ To Do Lists To Help You Get Organized: http://tipnut.com/to-do-lists/
[43] Things To Do: http://www.extrasprinklesplease.com/hearthandhome/things-to-do-list/
[44] Paper Crafts Fun: Dozens of Assorted Freebies To Print: http://tipnut.com/freebie-printables-2/
[45] Sample Garden Journal Pages: http://www.hobbyfarms.com/crops-and-gardening/sample-garden-journal-pages.aspx
[46] DIY Monogram Notecards (editable): http://www.ellinee.com/blog/diy-monogram-notecards/
[47] Freeze Cookie Dough In Ice Cube Trays Then Just Bake What You Need (Portion Control): http://blog.fooducate.com/2012/02/11/an-awesome-portion-control-trick-for-homemade-cookies/
[48] Upside Down Muffin Tins Make Great Cooling Racks In A Pinch: http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/new-uses-cooking/muffin-pan-00000000018019/index.html
[49] Make A Tap “Extender” For Kiddos With An Empty Shampoo Bottle: http://pinterest.com/pin/240450067575025982/
[50] Open Tough Plastic Clamshell Packaging With A Can Opener: http://lifehacker.com/329188/open-clamshell-packaging-with-a-can-opener
[51] Massive Bubbles With Water Bottles: http://www.projectsforpreschoolers.com/water-bottle-bubble-fun/
[52] Prep Ahead & Freeze Ready-To-Cook Slow Cooker Meals (Includes Recipes): http://melissafallistestkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/09/freezer-cooking-slow-cooker-meals.html
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