Searching around I found instructions to make a headband with a mini cowboy hat.  This is so cute and campy I may just have to make it for some outdoor country western concerts I'm going to go to. http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/2008/06/how-to-make-your-own-cowgirl-hat.html

Next up I found on How Stuff Works some great patterns to bead up your old plain headbands. http://home.howstuffworks.com/beaded-headband.htm

Associated Content has free instructions on crocheting an elastic headband

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/198182/crochet_a_trendy_headband_hair_accessory.html?cat=24\

Wiki How has easy and advanced knit instructions for headbands.

http://www.wikihow.com/Knit-a-Headband

They also have instructions on making an elastic headband out of fabric. 

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Elastic-Headband

Then when it gets a bit cooler you can crochet this easy and well thought out ear warmer headband. 

http://crochet.about.com/od/headbands/a/fittedhdband.htm

So through my search I found Headhuggers. On the home page they ask.... Do you knit? Crochet? Sew?

Would you like to use this skill to help

someone who has undergone hair loss due to chemotherapy, brain surgery, burn wounds, etc.? If you answer yes, head on over to headhuggers.org for guidelines and free patterns. I think I might just do something for this. I think I have to start making more things to donate. 

With all the sun outside, why not use it in a craft. Craft Stylish.com has instructions on making sun printed wedding invitations. 

Summer sun printing http://craftstylish.com/item/5482/sun-printed-wedding-invitations

Then over at 

http://www.natureprintpaper.com/

I found Sun-sensitive Printing Paper Since 1977

Classroom-Tested for 30 years--Fun for Ages 4 to Adult

Simple Sun/Water Process--Full Instructions Included

No Chemicals, Photographic Equipment or Darkroom Used. 

Here is a contest I found at 350.org

First - what is 350 - 350 is the red line for human beings, the most important number on the planet. The most recent science tells us that unless we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million, we will cause huge and irreversible damage to the earth.

Put your creativity to work http://www.350.org/

350.org has teamed up with Craftster.org, and other crafting organizations to sponsor a couple of exciting contests over the next few months. Together we’re asking people to create quilts, t-shirts, hats, needlepoint designs, finger puppets, or whatever you can think of that helps spread the number 350 in their community. The submission period will be during the month of August, when participants will be able to enter their creations in the t-shirt design competition or the general craft competition – so get started early! Visit the contest website at www.craftster.org/350 for more details.

A new books is out called

Green Bling: Turning Bottles Into Bangles

Item Number: 4335

Retail Price: $8.95

ISBN: 1601406355

Now to some geeky crafts,

GeekCentralStation's Etsy shop sells amigurumi figures based on popular culture including Star Wars and LOTR figures. You can buy the finished products or buy the instructions and do them yourself.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5547497

Paper Crafting

http://paperinside.com/batman/tumbler/

Free pattern to make Bat Mans tumbler car from the Dark Knight 

Patience required on this one so I think I'm out.

Well it looks like my favorite craft crochet is becoming more popular. Annmarie Timmins wrote an article for the Associated press titled: Never mind knitting, here's crochet. Talking about the growing popularity of crocheting. Yeah!

I haven't really seen much on the new products front as of now but Remember, to ask your craft store for the glow in the dark yarn that will be coming out from bernet via Notions Marketing.  The more buzz this gets the better. I can't wait to get my shipment. 

Remember our in store special this month is Christmas in July. Now is the time to start your larger christmas projects so you can save 20% on all needlework christmas kits. 

Ok I'm melting enough and should get back into my air conditioned room and finish the blanket I'm making. If you want to find me The easiest way is by going to cookscrafts.com

I'm using twitter ravelry and flicker the most.