Have you ever bought an embellishment like buttons, an applique or, like in this case, a giant Pompom and held onto it until the perfect project came along? That is what I did with this wonderfully colorful 4″ faux fur pom. It finally spoke to me and said it wanted to top off a hat […]
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Free pattern: Happy Day Scarf
This year I am working on gift sets each month, one per week. I thought a set with a fun and colorful scarf, beanie and mitts would be a great gift for lots of people. This scarf could be made in almost any size from a variety of yarns. It is also made from basic […]
Weekly Wash #51: Creamy Soap Saver and Pouf
My teenager has a habit of leaving about 2″ of soap or somehow breaks the bar into pieces so one day while trying to mush the pieces together, I realized I should make a soap saver. This way all of those pieces will now have a new home and I can use them. This is […]
Magical Reindeer Food
Years ago my mom had a gift shop and one of our most popular things this time of year was homemade magical reindeer food. It was a simple brown bag that we stamped with a green tree and filled with dry oatmeal. We then wrote, “reindeer food, sprinkle on lawn Christmas Eve”. We sold tons […]
Beanies For Bravery Christmas
We have been able to ship 1400 beanies so far this season (fall 2021) thanks to so many awesome crocheters, knitters, and shipping sponsors! We have another 1000 beanies boxed and ready to ship by the beginning of next week to U.S. soldiers stationed overseas. If we ship by the 13th there is a good […]
Tissues For My Gnomies – Double Tissue Holder
I love making tissue holders for gifts. They are something everyone can use and they are quick to whip up. They make wonderful stocking stuffers and are a unique item for craft fairs too. This little guy is extra handy because he will hold two little tissue packs (because one little back is just not […]
Free Pattern: Heart Warming Pack
Heat packs are one of my favorite gifts to give for almost any occasion. They warm the body and soul. It is like a nice, warm hug. This warming pack includes an outer layer that an be washed. I have listed lots of materials that can be used in the heat pack. This project can […]
Gnome Around The Home
HERE IT IS!!! My most favorite design so far this fall!! “Gnome Around The Home”: These cute little gnomes want to come to your house for the holidays (and year-round) to spread Christmas cheer. Don’t just leave these sweeties on the shelf. They want to go on adventures too! At just over 12″ tall (from […]
