There's a new CO+K podcast with Cat Morley and this one is all about moving home, including tips and tricks for easing the stress and staying organized.
You can listen to the podcast directly from CO+K or, if you want to do us a very lovely favor, subscribe to our podcast in iTunes and you'll get the latest podcasts direct to you as soon as they're released.
We're hoping to bring the podcast back as a regular feature, but we'd like your say on what themes to cover. Head over to this thread on the board where we're discussing it now. Also, make sure to check out the cheesy new theme tune.
- Subscribe to the CO+K podcast in iTunes.
- Stream the podcast.
- Have your say on the next theme.
Our Sex And The City Craft Contest has been going strong and we've already had some fabulous entries including a knit Cosmopolitan Softie, Sex And The City Cupcakes and a Sex And The City Bag.
The contest doesn't close until the 10th of July, so there's still time to enter your SATC inspired how-to's for a chance of winning the Sex And The City Movie book. Good luck!
Creative Chicks At Play have been making these wonderful stars and stripes t-shirts for the 4th of July. Go to their blog to see more!
I'm not a big fan of rum, but this recipe for Pineapple Rum from Life With Monkey looks and sounds delicious.
I may have to give rum a second chance!
The Space Planner by Meg Mateo Ilasco is a workbook dedicated to helping layout and decorate the space in your home. Divided by room, each section offers helpful advice and know-how for making the best possible use of space, creating harmony and styling your home.
To find what's best for you, the book includes lifestyle questionnaires, budget sheets and furniture stickers with worksheets, which allow you to plan the layout of each room
Whether you're moving or just revamping your current home, this book is seething with practicality and sure to prevent a lot of unnecessary stress. As they say, 'failing to plan is planning to fail', so make sure to plan your space well when it comes to your home.
You can find out more about Meg on her website or pick up a copy of The Space Planner from Amazon now.
Mamiedale has posted photos of this fantastic birthday cake on her blog, Mamiedale Does It Again.
I love the way she's incorporated the birthday candles in to the design of her cake. It looks yummy too!

You may have noticed that Crafterella has been a bit quiet here on Cut Out + Keep over the past few weeks. Well she's been very busy moving the whole Cut Out + Keep office down to London (and that's a very long way from Scotland!)
We have made it here safely and are settling in to our new home. We can't wait to give London some CO+K craft goodness but for now, we're asking any CO+K Londoners to enlighten us with tips for good places to go, craft shops and any craft groups they know of. CO+K is in the neighborhood!
As it's summertime, we're seeing lots of flower pots in the stores at the moment. Well, here's a great idea from Maize Hutton for making canisters out of flower pots
You may remember that we had Justina Blakeney as our Crafty Superstar several weeks ago, well here is a review of her sewing treo, Compai's latest book.
99 Ways To Cut, Sew, Tie & Rock Your Scarf is the third installment in the 99 Ways series and this book focuses on taking simple headscarves and transforming them in to trendy and fashionable garments and accessories.
You don't need to be a good sewer, or even sew at all, to use this book as several of the projects only require twisting and knotting. However, if you are willing to sew and cut the scarves, there are a heap of great projects to try. Some of the highlights include sewing a scoop-neck mini-dress, tying a shoulder tank top, knotting a knotted belt, stitching a satchel, sewing a pair of boxer shorts and wrapping a Frida Kahlo style hairdo. With nearly one hundred projects there's surely something for someone, for everyday and every mood.
This book scores highly with me and is going to be high on my recommendation list, so make sure to check it out. All you need to do is stock up on scarves.

Check out the team, pick up the book and get fashion tips and tricks at Compai.com
To celebrate the release of the new movie, we're running a Sex And The City craft contest over in the projects section now.
Enter your SATC inspired how-to projects for a chance of winning the new book of the movie.
Need some inspiration? Think New York, shoes, jewelery, fashion and all things SATC!
Enter your projects and check out the other entries now ->