Back in the Saddle and TastyLinks!

Madge Carefully Hugs a Tumblin' Tumbleweed in Tucson.

I arrived home Saturday night at 11:30 pm and crashed! Tucson was a whirlwind in the best way imaginable. It was wonderful to reconnect with friends and colleagues whom I rarely get to see. My class went swimmingly (phew) and I absolutely adored my students. I’ve been officially invited along with 19 other designers to become a Create Your Style CRYSTALLIZED™-Swarovski Elements Ambassador, which is as you may well imagine an incredible honor. I’ll have pics and stories for you later. For now here’s this week’s heapin’ helpin’ of TastyLinks™: All the good blogs wrapped up in one!

Cheers,
Madge


Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery Stefanie shares photos from CHA 2009 of herself with fellow Crafty Bloggers and more stars of the craft world!

The Impatient Crafter Madge is back from CHA and sharing the 411 before she heads off to Tucson!

The Crochet Dude Read Drew's review of the new book by Susan Wasinger called "Eco Craft" - and find out why he's saving all his milk jugs from now on!

Layers Upon Layers Cyndi is looking at snow-themed art this month. Got any you want to share?

Naughty Secretary Club Just say no to boring baby shower games, gather up your crafty friends and have a onesie making party instead.

Crafty Princess Diaries The Crafty Princess is toasty warm with her new crocheted scarf and fingerless gloves, which are super easy to whip up.

Cross Stitch at About.com Learn new stitches as you complete one of two Patterns for Pherenice (traditionally know as the first woman to see an Olympics).

Cathie Filian Cathie Filian has a yummy recipe for browine muffin bites. One batch will have your friends and family beggin for more.

Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world This week at Craftside my heart is melting with a wicked cool free motion and melted Kunin felt valentine, a way to spiff up a plain envelope with a design from Paper Puppet Palooza and some tips for eating right to fight off Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Alexa Westerfield a.k.a. Swelldesigner Swelldesigner shows you how to make your own really "trashy" Valentine's!

Cathie Filian Cathie Filian has a yummy recipe for browine muffin bites. One batch will have your friends and family beggin for more.

About Family Crafts Whether you are an avid crafter or just want to be a crafter, a well stocked craft cupboard is a must.

Aileen's Musings This week Aileen offers another quicky background technique using a newsletter flier that she received in the mail.