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A quick knit bandanna cowl is the perfect way to use a fun single ball of yarn you aren’t quite sure what to do with. This funky ball of yarn — Comin’ Up Flowers, a discontinued offering from Southwest Trading Company, though it looks like they still have it on their website — was sent […]
Creative people — especially those of us who make a living through the use of our creativity — have an interesting relationship with inspiration. Of course we want to feel inspired as much as possible. We want to be excited to work and share our creations with the world. But that’s not always the way […]
T-shirt yarn is fun to work with and great for sturdy home projects. Learn how to crochet a basket with T-shirt yarn. I’ve had this ball of T-shirt yarn for a long time. (It’s Lion Brand Fettuccine, which has been discontinued, but there are other T-shirt yarns out there, and you can make your own […]
I don’t know that it’s absolutely true, but I would guess that most of us have invisible walls around certain things in crafting and in life, skills you’d love to have but you just can’t level up your crafts. Maybe starting a whole new craft just sounds too daunting, though you’d really love to knit […]
I love canvas printed photos. They make your regular photos look that much more special because not only are they printed out — which seems like a rarity these days — they are really showcased by being printed in this style. Canvas Factory sponsored this post, but all opinions are my own. Don’t miss the […]
I’ve always wanted to learn hand lettering, but man I am lazy. Here’s the least you need to know to get started. Hand lettering has been a big trend in decor for a long time now, whether people do the lettering themselves or use a computer font to make something with a hand-lettered look. (I’ve […]
Gesso is more versatile an art supply than you might think, as these common and more unique uses for gesso will display. What is Gesso? If you are not a painter, you might not have heard of gesso. It’s a substance that can be purchased, or you can make your own gesso. It’s useful in […]