Happy New Year, everyone! Are you hoping to find unique, interesting and useful craft ideas for the month of January? There are an overwhelming number of possibilities — so many that I couldn’t even begin to mention them all. However, there are some recurring themes that many crafters find themselves returning to in January. The…
I’m looking back at my old planners from previous years and trying to figure out which planner I want to use in 2025. I agonize over this decision most years, and this year is no different. I was reasonably happy with my choice in 2024 (not pictured), but the main drawback was that I chose…
So, it’s “Boxing Day”: December 26, 2024. You survived another Christmas. WOOHOOOOoooo! Now it’s time for those happysad mixed feelings that come in the wake of the holiday season: “Whew, that’s over and done with!” followed by “phooey, the credit card bills are here already? How’d they get here so fast?” Followed by wave after…
Want to whip up something special to wear for New Year’s Eve? Here are a few ideas, with links to the pattern books or free crochet patterns you can use for crocheting each item.Pictured above is a stunning crocheted shawl that’s perfect for dressing up your little black dress if you’re planning to dance the…
Don’t you just hate it when you run out of time or money before you run out of gifts you need to buy? That’s such a complete and total bummer, isn’t it?Happily, for crafters who maintain a sizeable stash of papers, yarn or other craft supplies, this sort of thing is almost a non-issue.If crafting…