Plain composition notebooks are one of those reliable, inexpensive staples that never really go away. The problem is that they look exactly like what they are: cheap and utilitarian. The solution, it turns out, is a removable fabric cover that transforms a basic notebook into something worth carrying around, without the cost of buying fancy […]
DIY: How to Crochet Daisies
Daisies have a cheerfulness to them that is hard to match in the flower world, and crocheted daisies carry that same energy in yarn form. This pattern was created specifically to build up a supply of flowers for an exciting upcoming project, but the daisies are charming enough to stand entirely on their own as […]
DIY: Big Dreamcatcher
Big dreams deserve a big dreamcatcher. Sometimes a small one just does not cut it, and this oversized version is the perfect solution for anyone ready to think on a grander scale. What You Will Need A large embroidery hoop Yarn (Lion Brand Hometown USA in Houston Cream was used here) A supersized doily (crocheted […]
Crochet Tree Ornament Exchange (with a cute crochet pattern)!
Miniature crocheted Christmas trees make for the kind of handmade ornament that people actually want to receive. They are small enough to work up quickly, charming enough to stand out on any tree and personal in a way that nothing store bought ever quite manages. This pattern produces a spiral that naturally coils into a […]
DIY: ‘That’s a Wrap’ Fabric Covered Boxes
This project came together as part of the Dear Stella Challenge over at Kollabora, in which a group of bloggers were each given fabrics from Dear Stella to use in a creative project. The fabric used here is from the beautiful Dear Stella Paloma collection, and it inspired a set of decorative storage boxes that […]
DIY Covered Book
Fabric covered books have been on the project radar for ages, but the actual technique felt unclear enough to keep pushing it further down the list. After some research and a genuinely helpful tutorial discovered along the way, the mystery was solved and the results turned out better than anticipated. Here is exactly how the […]
DIY: Tacky Letter “E”
A craft room should feel like a reflection of the person who spends time in it, and sometimes all it takes is one small project to tip the balance from generic to genuinely personal. This fabric-wrapped letter studded with upholstery tacks was exactly that kind of project. Supplies Upholstery tacks (browse the hardware store for […]
DIY Yarn Storage Solution: Oversized Wire Basket
Craft room organization has a way of becoming its own ongoing project, and finding storage that is both practical and visually appealing is harder than it sounds. After a considerable search, the answer turned up at TJ Maxx of all places: an oversized wire basket that checked every single box. Why a Wire Basket Works […]
DIY: Neon/Neutral Triple Cluster Pearl Bracelet
Every crafter has a blind spot, and jewelry making is a common one! You just need a project to help start filling the knowledge gap. Find someone who has been working with beads and wire for years, and their guidance can make a project like this one far less intimidating than expected. The bracelet looks […]
Granny Square Christmas Tree Skirt
Timing aside, this one was too good not to share. The granny square tree skirt is finally finished, and it made it under the tree with just enough time to spare. The last yarn end got woven in on Christmas Eve, and the moment it was spread out beneath the tree was genuinely one of […]