Congratulations to Our Winner Last time I was in a giant craft store picking up some yarn I decided to check out the Cricut section. HOLY COW! I couldn't believe all of the wonderful things available. There were bins of plain hats, bags and shirts to use with iron-ons. I found this perfect-size tote bag just screaming to go home with me. I knew I wanted to add a cute crochet saying so I ...
Free Printables for Tracking Handmade Projects
Have you ever made a hat that turned out just right or had someone request another pair of slippers just like the ones you made them the year before? Sometimes remembering the yarn, size and pattern can be tricky. I wish I had kept a record of each project I have made since I started crocheting and knitting. Now I have a notebook (I'm a paper girl, but a spreadsheet would be even better) with ...
DIY Easy Lightbox Tiles
Every holiday I always struggle to find just the right gift for the occasion. This year as Mother's Day came around I knew what I wanted to give my mom and mother in law. The gift turned out even better than I had hoped! At Christmas time I gave my daughter a light box and an extra set of tiles. The light box comes with 80-100 Letters, Smiles & Symbols. It was so cute that I wanted one too ...
Free Pattern: Heavy Duty Utility Bag for Dirty Jobs
Something SHOCKING happened. My husband decided he needed a heavy duty mesh bag to keep all of the sewer hose connectors (EW) for our trailer. At the same time, I was making another large plant hanger for my father in law who loved the ones I had given him the year before. These are made with two strands Red Heart Nylon held together and works really well. After looking all over for just the ...
I’m 8 Let’s Celebrate!
Holy Cow! My biz is 8 years old. WOW. The past 8 years have seriously been some of the very best. I have met amazing people and have the most incredible "job". I can't put into words how thankful I am for all of the support, friendship, advice, inspiration and overall awesomeness my life has been blessed with. Snappy friends are FANTASTIC. As we celebrate snappy turning 8 I also get to ...
Free pattern: Panda Lovey
One of my designer friends, Nadia of Yarnutopia, is expecting a baby. We are part of group with Red Heart Yarns called Joy Creators. The rest of our group wanted to help her celebrate the new baby. Marly Bird helped organize a surprise for Nadia by making arrangements for each of us to send a gift that would be opened at the family baby shower. I am so glad I got to be part of it. Nadia chose ...
