by Donovan Russell, Library Specialist at the Berkeley Public Library I work as a Library Specialist at the Berkeley Public Library, and one of the best parts …
Art Club Magic: DIY Stickers, Serendipity, and Creativebug
Paper Use: Library Program Series with Japanese Paper Crafts
by Michelle Will, Kitsap Regional Library As a librarian and a paper artist, I plan a lot of paper crafts for our library programs, but …
Crochet Autumn Leaf Napkin Rings
When we think of autumn, we think of crisp air, cozy sweaters, and the leaves turning orange, yellow, and gold. Bring that cozy fall feel …
Simple Syrup Recipes for the Holidays
When gatherings begin to fill the calendar, a bottle of homemade simple syrup can be your secret ingredient for quick festive drinks and desserts. Made …
Sew Velvet Acorns For Your Holiday Table
I find seasonal crafting totally irresistible, don’t you? I came across these gigantic acorn caps in early October in Pennsylvania and knew I had to …
How to Crochet a Granny Square Bag
You can crochet a cute and stylish granny square bag with just 13 granny squares! Making a bag is super approachable and much quicker to …
My New Art Obsession: Junk Journaling
You know that feeling of spending a long time searching for something and when you finally find that thing, a voice inside you exclaims “THIS …
Crochet a Teddy Bear Bag Charm – Free Pattern
Personalize your bags and express your personality with bag charms! We’re seeing dangly bag charms everywhere and on everyone. You can have one signature piece …
Make a Side Sewn Back to School Book
I’ve been making books for nearly twenty years and have favorite bindings and structures for every occasion. The side sewn book is one of my …
Make Magic Yarn Balls with Invisible Yarn Joins
Do you ever look at the pile of yarn scraps from your knit or crochet project and think, “That is an amazing color palette!” Or …