You don’t need to be an artist to start making art.
I’m going to tell you a secret art schools don’t want you to know:
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It’s ok to make sucky art
Give yourself permission to suck. I can’t draw. If you’ve ever peeped my Insta, you know I tell no lies. But, I’ve developed a certain level of fearlessness about sharing my failures as I go because I learned that nothing bad happens when you share sucky art. So this is the story of why I…
Big Dream Alchemy – art journaling with intent
“…it’s absolutely possible to reinvent yourself.” – Patty Eskridge, Art Journaling Magazine (Oct/Nov/Dec 2018) When I read Patty’s words a couple weeks ago I got goosebumps. I’d been feeling discouraged about blogging and designing crochet patterns. Maybe discouraged isn’t the right word, because by all accounts my business has been growing and to most people…
Crochet Water Bottle Upcycled Vase
I’ve just got done cleaning out my craft room (more on that in a few days) and was overwhelmed by how many crafting materials I’ve accumulated over the years. I said to my husband when I was done, “If I can’t make something with what I have in here, I don’t need to make it…
The intersection of creating and mental health
Confession: I’m a mess. Most of the time I look like I have things pretty much together. But it’s a trick of light and careful editing. Creating is one of the things that supports my emotional well-being. Maybe it can help you too!
Pinterest image sizes just changed again (2018). Don’t panic!
Uh oh! The recommended Pinterest image sizes have changed (again!). Here’s a common sense guide for how to deal with those changes.
Sunday Share 20180520
Bad alpaca joke. Gut Shots. Retro camper playhouse plans. Why does Etsy hate makers? Kelly Diels smashing the patricarchy. Here’s what’s been bouncing through my mind the past two weeks.
YarnYAY! by Vickie Howell: Inaugural Box Review!
Have you heard about YarnYAY! by Vickie Howell? This is *the* subscription box you need in your life! Here’s a review of the first month’s box. You don’t want to miss the next one!
Sunday Share
Happy Sunday! Trying something new here on the blog and we’ll see how it goes. Every other Sunday I’m going to be chatting about all the random things going on in life, the universe, and everything. Hopefully it’s interesting to someone other than just me. 😉 Here’s what’s tickling my fancy this week.
15 gorgeous crochet festival tops to make right now
It’s festival season! Here are 15 of the most gorgeous, wearable crochet festival tops for you to make this summer. On their own or layered over your favorite dress, all of them are perfect!
