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 …
A Good Winter Read
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Art Club Magic: DIY Stickers, Serendipity, and Creativebug
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 …
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 …
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 …
How to Give Yourself a Cake-Over: Embellish Your World with Cake-Themed Crochet
My daily practice, Crochet Cakery, launched this month (woohoo!). I’ve been joyfully crocheting cakes for years, and I’m so excited to share that magic with …
Make a To-Go Watercolor Palette
Summer is the perfect season for painting on the go. Whether you are on a roadtrip, camping, hiking, hanging at the beach or have some …
Pack An Accordion Travel Pouch
I remember feeling so delighted and enchanted the first time I encountered an accordion travel pouch. It was clearly vintage, made of stained satin and …