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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Photo Transfer Tote Bag
Make your tote bag one-of-a-kind by embellishing it with a picture of your liking.
Marble Surface Care
Marble is a beautiful surface for counters and tabletops. But because it is quite soft and porous, marble can easily be stained, scratched, and chipped.
Coconut Chocolate Patties
These delicious no-bake cookies can be assembled quickly and then stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Martha Stewart Craft Encyclopedia
The Martha Stewart Craft Encyclopedia is coming out this month- scheduled release of March 31st, 2009.
Pre-order from Amazon here
For nearly 20 years, home crafters have turned to the pages of Martha Stewart Living for all kinds of crafts projects, each presented in the magazine’s inimitable style. Now, the best of those projects, including step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs, have been collected into a single encyclopedia.
Organized by topic from A to Z, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts contains complete instructions and brief histories for more than 30 techniques, detailed descriptions of the necessary tools and materials, and easy-to-copy templates. Martha and her team of crafts editors guide readers through each subject, from botanical pressing and decoupage to rubber stamping and wreaths, with characteristic clarity and unparalleled attention to detail.
That's going to be a must-buy, I think!
Pre-order from Amazon here
For nearly 20 years, home crafters have turned to the pages of Martha Stewart Living for all kinds of crafts projects, each presented in the magazine’s inimitable style. Now, the best of those projects, including step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs, have been collected into a single encyclopedia.
Organized by topic from A to Z, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts contains complete instructions and brief histories for more than 30 techniques, detailed descriptions of the necessary tools and materials, and easy-to-copy templates. Martha and her team of crafts editors guide readers through each subject, from botanical pressing and decoupage to rubber stamping and wreaths, with characteristic clarity and unparalleled attention to detail.
That's going to be a must-buy, I think!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Embroidered Tshirts
Use our templates to add fun designs to a T-shirt.
Tub Scrub
Use this scrub, made of items in your home, as a nontoxic but effective way to clean your tub.
Macadamia-Maple Sticky Bars
Layers of texture --- crumbly shortbread and a chewy, toffee-like topping -- balance these indulgent bar cookies. Ginger adds unexpected spice.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Edge-punched cards
Follow this simple process to make beautiful, all-occasion stationery at home.
Furniture Refresher
Use this simple solution to remove musty smells from old furniture.
Chocolate-Black Pepper Cookies
Black pepper adds subtle sophistication to chocolate icebox cookies trimmed with a sparkle of sanding sugar.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Bead Necklace
Cloak plain wooden beads in your favorite fabric to create custom accessories. This treatment would also work for a beaded bracelet.
Organizing Bureaus
Bureaus traditionally have shallow drawers on top and deeper drawers on bottom. Small items, naturally, belong in more compact drawers.
Lemon-Currant Cookies
Each delicate silver-dollar-size cookie bursts with refreshing lemon flavor.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Frameless Frames
Here's a simple way to frame a beautiful piece of art, minus the frame. It creates a clean look and is an inexpensive solution to framing an odd-sized piece.
Lid Racks
Pots take up the least space when you nest them, but that leaves the lids with no place to go. Give them a home of their own by installing metal towel bars inside your pantry door.
Coconut Balls
Delicate and rich, these tasty little cookies are designed to impress.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Button-Up Window shade
This simple shade is quickly and easily sewn and can be raised to two heights to let in varying amounts of light.
Polishing Copper
This treatment for cleaning copper amazes everyone who tries it. A pleasing bonus: It's chemical-free.
Spiced Almond Wafers
These wafers may look thin and delicate, but they pack an irresistible punch of fragrant spice.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Monogrammed Boxes
These elegant containers are perfect for jewelry, gift cards, and small items.
Cleaning Appliances
A buildup of grime calls for a bit more elbow grease and sometimes even a particular cleaning solution.
Aunt Mary Dillon's Praline Cookies
Transform a simple drop cookie into a luxurious treat with the addition of a sugary, nutty praline.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Etched Glass Storage Jars
Keep pantry staples organized with a set of glass storage jars customized with etched lettering.
Cleaning Stainless Steel
Conventional wisdom holds that pots and pans should be given a good soak. But every metal has different properties and requires special care.
Mocha Brownies
Have your coffee break and mid-afternoon snack in the same mouthful with these fudgy, decadent brownies.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Knotty and Nice Bag
With a few easy twists and a couple of basic knots, a scarf or fabric square becomes a waist pack, a shoulder sack, or a handbag.
Cleaning Kit
For easier spring-cleaning, fill a bucket with basics that need to be toted from room to room.
Meyer Lemon Lace Tuiles
Buttery and light, these delicate rolled cookies get added tartness from Meyer lemon and orange juices and zests.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Daily Tips from MarthaStewart.com
Zipper Flowers
Make these lovely zipper flowers for a fun and fashionable gift or to add panache to your own wardrobe.
Spring Cleaning Checklist
Your spring-cleaning may never be effortless, but you can make the project more manageable -- and even enjoyable. This printable checklist offers an overview of everything you need to know.
Coconut Cream Cheese Pinwheels
These pinwheels are chewy on the outside, creamy in the center.