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 A very warm welcome, crafters and page artists.Today, we've got a full scrapbooking tutorial on how to use our free scrapbooking template, embellishments and free digital papers.  (If you missed out on those, click here to get them.)  You can scrapbook simply and quickly by using digital templates. The example today is just a layered digital background, but don't worry. We are giving you that background in the form of a free digital templates. Click the image or here to get to the awesome blog and download this free digital collection of papers, elements and sticker sheet. Be sure to check...

Solar flares are dangerous and can cause a ton of disruption here on Earth – from radio blackouts to more severe issues with GPS navigation systems and other important communication technology. As such, scientists are working hard to find a way to predict solar flares. Now, according to new research, we may have found it. New research on the matter was recently published in The Astrophysical Journal. According to those findings, scientists were able to study the lower layers of the Sun’s atmosphere. By doing this, they were able to find tell-tale signs that could help us predict when a...

Celebrate Valentine Sewing and stitch a set of Reversible Palette Coasters with our Whimsical Valentine Appliques! We stitched this easy sewing project with just four fat quarters! Our reversible drink coasters, or mug rugs, feature an envelope back and a front flat surface — an ideal “palette” for showcasing seasonal appliques! The reverse side opens to wrap around the base of a stemmed-glass.   Download and print our FREE! Lots of Love Applique Printable Patterns. Valentine Palette Coasters Supply Listing Team NZP’s FREE! Lots of Love Valentine Applique Printable Patterns Four coordinating cotton quilting fabrics Assorted fabric scraps – for...

What’s common between one of the most legendary video game characters of all time and a fume extractor ? They both suck. [Chris Borge] is not an electronics hobbyist and only does some occasional soldering. This made his regular fume extractor bulky and inconvenient to position where needed. What could serve him better would be a small extractor that could be attached to a clip or an arm on his helping hand accessory. Being unable to find an off-the-shelf product or a suitable 3d printed design that he liked, he built the Kirby 40mm Fume Extractor. His initial idea was...

Get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day and sew our Valentine’s Day Wine Tote! In just a couple hours of sewing, you’ll have a festive wine tote to add to your Valentine’s Day table decor. Deanna, from Team NZP, selected two coordinating Valentine’s Day fabrics, along with our McCall’s M6338 Picnic Party Pattern – Shop NEW! Valentine’s Day Fabrics and more at ShopNZP.com! In our sewing tutorial below, learn how Deanna made one Valentine’s Day Wine Tote look like two completely different wine totes! Can you guess how? If you look closely at the Wine Tote side seams, in the photos above, you...