Category: Crafting

  • What Makes Me Creative?

    June 2, 2026 We manage large amounts of knowledge that helps us find new connections, recombine ideas, as well as, come up with original ideas. Happiness can spark creativity Being artistic or musical is just a small part of being creative. It is the ability to make or use original and unusual ideas. Creativity is…

  • The Sheep and Wool Festival

    May 12, 2026 Sometimes you need a little inspiration. The Sheep and Wool Festival is a fun place to learn and find new ideas for projects. Whether you knit, crochet, sew or work with felt, you will find a lot to explore. My daughter and I go to the festival in Stillwater, Minnesota every year…

  • Doodling

    April 21, 2026 Doodling by definition is mindless drawing while your mind is busy during a phone conversation, meeting or lecture. The art of doodling does not have a final design plan. There are no guidelines as to what it should look like. For some, it’s repeated lines or shapes, while others draw the same…

  • Pyrography-2

    March 17, 2026 Wood burning or pyrography is the technique of burning a design into a wood or leather surface. Adding paint to the design can elevate the results. I started out with an inexpensive wood burner, got comfortable and decided I wanted to pursue the tools to make my projects better. To see my…

  • Mini Clay Houses

    February 24, 2026 These houses are air dry clay that is painted with craft acrylic paint. This was such a fun project! They get a lot of money for these little houses! The key is to do as Martha Stewart has always said, “You need the right tool for the job.” Supplies Note: All supplies…

  • Felt Santa

    February 3, 2026 Let’s craft some cute felt Santas! Supplies Trace & cut out the pieces Putting the face together Sewing the face on What is a blanket stitch? https://youtu.be/3Yoo-VCtBqU Putting the body together Continue putting the triangle shape together Sewing the bottom triangle in place Now the last triangle is ready to be sewn…

  • Book Folding

    January 13, 2026 This craft involves folding the pages of a book to form 3-D shapes. It is a great way to transform old books into cool sculptures. The pattern Materials needed Folding Fold the pages on the marks you have made. The folding will be repeated with all the pages until the entire book…

  • Soup Bowl Cozy

    December 23, 2025 This is a fun quick project that you can keep for yourself or give as gifts. Whether keeping your hands warm when eating ice cream or protecting them from hot soup it is a great addition to your pot holders. Important before starting First, it is important to know that when making…

  • Organizing Your Craft Supplies

    December 2, 2025 It may seem like no big deal, but keeping your craft supplies organized isn’t just about accumulating more stuff. A well organized craft space saves time, decreases the frustration of finding supplies and prevents duplicate purchases. Managing your supplies allows you to spend more time enjoying your hobby. It keeps you more…

  • Thinking About Trying Knitting?

    November 11, 2025 Knitting is the process of creating fabric by interlooping yarn to form a series of interconnected loops. History of knitting Knitting is thought to be from an ancient craft of “nalbinding,” the Norwegian word for “needle binding.” Items of this type of fabric making are believed to date back as far as…