"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." -Maya Angelou
Starting a blog and website was a big deal for me, and came with a lot of anxiety and worry about doing it right, and more importantly, legally. I wanted to be respectful of other people's work and their creative ideas. After doing a lot of research, one of my main concerns was copyright infringement.… Continue reading My Favorite Stock Photo Source – Get the Best Stock Photos
As a crafter, sometimes I find it hard to locate crafting blanks in bulk and at a good price. One of these essentials is a good set of vases. Whether it is for gifts or centerpieces for a party, finding good vases at a good price can be difficult. Searching high and low, I found… Continue reading 15 Flower Vases from Dollar Tree
I am not sure about everyone else, but I get into moods. I don't mean just regular moods like cheerful, sad, or silly. Crafting moods is what I am talking about. I go through what some may call phases, but they circulate, so I call them moods. Months can go by where I do nothing but… Continue reading Infinity V-Puff Stitch Scarf Crochet Pattern
It is that time of year again- when you break out your hooks and need a new project. Well, it is for me. As you may have already read, one of my favorite yarns to use is Mandala by Lion Brand (one of the main reasons I became an affiliate for their brand). Because of… Continue reading 11 Sweater Crochet Kits from Lion Brand
13 Christmas Crafting Blanks -ONLY $1- It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas- DIY Style. It is that time of year when we start searching for cheap crafting blanks to make our holiday decorations and gifts. This year, I found myself with my mother in Dollar Tree finding some good options. Even better, if you shop… Continue reading 13 Christmas Crafting Blanks – ONLY $1
Double Bobble Beanie Crochet Pattern Review A few months ago I created a round-up of Crochet Patterns using Mandala Yarn (see here). I originally made this list because I wanted to use the amazingly colored yarn myself and found it extremely hard to find. Since that post, I decided I wanted to make a specific kind… Continue reading Double Bobble Beanie Crochet Pattern Review
Get ready for the school year right! My sister is a teacher and is always looking for new and creative ways to organize her classroom. Then I found these!! I found a way to buy blank organizing supplies in bulk for just $1 each! She can get creative and personalize them all! Even better, I can use these to organize my craft room, pantry and just around the house! These are a great way to get everything in it's place and personalize it all! Perfect for Cricut Projects and DIY Crafts! Stay tuned for my post on my personalized versions! Here a roundup of 17 Blank Storage & Organization from Dollar Tree.
Are you planning to travel soon? Are you like me and love to bring your current project to work on? Well a lot of the time, that project is Crocheting. If you have ever tried to travel with all your supplies and tools, you know that sometimes it isn't even worth it. Between getting yarn… Continue reading Travel Essentials for Crocheters and Knitters
Tomorrow I am having dinner with one of my cousins, Katie. She recently moved closer to me and got engaged. I haven't seen her in several months though. It's been so long because I have just been extremely busy and in and out of health. I should point out that whenever someone that I am… Continue reading Quick and Easy DIY Personalized Mug
In previous posts, you may have read how I always find it hard to buy the right amount of yarn. Sometimes I can't even find the recommended yarn. You may also have seen that I am a new affiliate for Lion Brand Yarns because I truly love several of their yarn. My favorites are the… Continue reading Crochet Kits – Bag Edition
When going to make a crochet pattern, I always find it hard to buy the right amount of yarn and sometimes, to find the yarn that is recommended. I recently decided to become an affiliate for Lion Brand Yarns because I truly love several of their yarn- my favorites are Vanna's Choice and Mandala lines.… Continue reading Cardigan Crochet Kits
When looking for crafting blanks, I always have a hard time finding and choosing products. After much research and digging, I have come up with Roundups for many of the types of blanks one would possibly want or need. In the process, I discovered that The Dollar Tree has great options AND you can buy… Continue reading Dollar Tree Drinkware Crafting Blanks
Over the years, I have built up my Pinterest Boards to become a library of possible patterns I would use at some point. My only issue was that there were so many different categories of patterns. Under Baby, you have countless types of hats, shoes, blankets, etc. To simplify this process, I started creating roundups.… Continue reading Free Crochet Baby Bonnet Patterns
Throughout the years I've tried countless crochet patterns. After the first few months, I found my go-to websites for reliable and fun patterns. One of those sites was LionBrand.com. They offer hundreds of free patterns and link directly to the yarn that is used in those patterns. I like to make roundups for myself for… Continue reading Best Free Crochet Hat Patterns from Lion Brand Yarns
Thoughts A few months ago my mother started on another rant about her latest craft obsession. She and I are quite the pair- we both go through phases of crafting craziness. This particular conversation was about Lion Brand Mandala Yarn. I fell into her spiral of colors and fun and bought tons of this yarn.… Continue reading 13+ Crochet Patterns using Mandala Yarn (or Similar Yarn)