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Posted November 9th, 2009 14:27

Here is our pick of some of the best projects on CO+K last week:

Sew a simple cushion cover, knit a fisherman's net fringed wrap, suck on vampire blood lollipops, mold a papier mache piggy bank, decorate remembrance day poppies, munch on a quinoa salad, make a no-sew fleece blanket, crochet a panda hat, create a shell mobile, cook with leftover pumpkin seeds, make mini pencils for dolls, bake monster & yummy mummy cupcakes and Stargate cookies, embellish a party dress, create a button bracelet or large loops copper bracelet, sew an Operation game costume, turn a lightbulb in to a reed diffuser, stencil a t-shirt, turn bottle caps in to a cheers bracelet and make recycled napkin rings.



Posted November 9th, 2009 13:04

Just in time for Christmas, here's a tutorial for tying the perfect bow!

Check out the how-to from Paper Source.





Posted November 9th, 2009 00:50

If you're a fan of peanut butter then you will love these peanut butter cup bars.

Check out the recipe from Stylish Cuisine.



Posted November 7th, 2009 14:48

Turn a penny in to a gorgeous antique looking pendant. This project wont break the bank!

Check out the how-to from Just Something I Made.





Posted November 6th, 2009 16:03

These banana caramel cupcakes would be a great start to the weekend.

Check out the recipe from Annie's Eats »



Posted November 5th, 2009 15:22

Every girl needs a good party dress and with Simon Henry's The Party Dress, you'll learn how to make the perfect one for you.

The book covers creating a pattern which will flatter your body shape, choosing the ideal fabric and all the sewing techniques needed to construct your dress. Choose from a range of styles, including vintage, a princess inspired Belle gown, a red carpet worthy Elegance dress and the chic Midnight ensemble, which is reminiscent of something Audrey Hepburn would wear.

There's a perfect dress for every occasion, so discover the priceless skills needed to sew your own couture dresses and you'll always be the belle of the ball.

Check out a sample from the book, Embellishing The Dress. You can pick up a copy of the book from GMC Publications now.



Posted November 5th, 2009 13:14

Turn unwanted envelopes in to an awesome notebook.

Check out the how-to from Making Mini Scrapbooks.



Posted November 4th, 2009 13:21

The Oreo fudge bars look like an incredibly indulgent treat.

Check out the recipe from The Crepes of Wrath.



Posted November 3rd, 2009 17:35

Capturing the Twentieth century in pictures, 100 Years Of Fashion is a photography book featuring hundreds of images. Starting in the 1900's, the book takes an exploration through history, looking at how fashion has developed with each decade, in response to changes in society and attitude.

From the elegance of the 1910's royalty, wartime fashion in the 40's, free love hippy styles of the swinging 60's, Brit love trends in the 90's straight through to modern designers, this book is a must have for any fashion lover.

Featuring trends good and bad, take an inspirational journey through the past century in fashion and discover new looks which you can use today.

You can pick up a copy of the book from GMC Publications now.



Posted November 3rd, 2009 14:24

These cut up toilet rolls make great wall art, you'd never guess what they were before.

Check out the how-to from Growing Up Creative.



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