I wanted a fanny pack, so I made a fanny pack. Rather than buy one, I figured I could make one with a little wine and ingenuity. It worked. Why did I want a fanny pack? The world may never know. These eternally "so dorky they're cool" pouches have been staples of the festival scene for years now, ...
Tuesday Craft Corner: Beaded Wrap Bracelet
I'm a sucker for handmade everything: clothes, home goods, bags, and of course, jewelry. I went for a scroll through hundreds of tutorials on Pinterest to find the perfect beaded bracelet. Enter the Beaded Wrap Bracelet by Becky Stern. I was able to use materials I found in my own craft bin, ...
Weekly WIPs 6.29.19
Note: WIP="work in progress". This week I'm learning a very valuable lesson: knitting takes a lot of time and patience. It's worth it though, so I've started a cold-weather project! I'm hoping to get another knitting project done by the end of July. I'm much slower at knitting than I am at ...
Crossed and Cropped Top
I love this modest crop top made from breathable cotton yarn and constructed from just two panels! It's a true "summer sweater" that can be worn as a layering piece year-round. The Inspiration & Design I wanted to create a simple sweater with a nice flattering shape that would be appropriate ...
Tuesday Craft Corner: Chic Tassels
Looking for a quick craft to give to friends or your kids' teachers? Try tassels! You can put them on backpacks or purses and they add a little bit of flair. They're cute, easy to make, and the materials are inexpensive. I got the easy tutorial for making my tassels from the lovely and ...
Hat Not Hate, A Movement Explained
Just about everyone has had a bully at some point in their lives. Whether that bully shoved you into a locker or lived inside of your own head - nearly all of us have had to live with shame or feelings of powerlessness at some point in our lives. Learning to take control of the situation and create ...