Yarn is transformative in more ways than you might think. You can knit and crochet yarn into toys, clothes, home décor, and anything you can …
The Mental Health Benefits of Knitting & Crocheting
Knit a Sweater For Your Puppy Doll
Hi, I’m Katia Ferris, a SF-based doll designer and Creativebug instructor. We don’t usually associate knitting with instant gratification. It’s more often seen as a …
Pressed Flower Projects
I’ve always been curious about pressing flowers but didn’t know where to start. I love saving beautiful little bits of urban walks and nature hikes as mementos, but once they’re dry, …
Turning Knitting Mistakes into Tiny Hats
by Meghan Alley – Creativebug’s Senior Enterprise Account Manager Anyone who has ever been through a particularly difficult time in life, whether it’s grief over …
Crochet a Sweet Keepsake Box That Looks Like Cake
For a sweet and unforgettable Valentine’s Day gift, crochet a special keepsake box that looks just like a fancy little cake. Start with a store-bought …
My Favorite Sources for Collage Ephemera
I am an aggressively crafty person and love trying all sorts of different art forms. But, I realized recently that when embarking upon my favorite …
I Love My Little Free Library
To say I love my Little Free Library is an understatement. I am obsessed. I’m totally enchanted by my Little Free Library, I’m wild about …
Mending Wool Slippers
My favorite wool slippers are cozy companions on chilly mornings, but after a few years, they are showing some wear. I bought them at a …
A Good Winter Read
Even in California, these last few weeks have been cold. For folks NOT in California, that might sound ridiculous. But for me, seeing my breath …
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Calls for Art Journaling
by Dawn DeVries Sokol It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And it doesn’t feel that way to me without my holiday art journal. …