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Super Cool Yarn Projects to Add to Your List

by Marie January 5, 2012

I had a little extra time to scour the interwebs during the holidays! I came across a few yarn projects that are the kind you can’t pass up. Thanks to the genius of Carrie at This Mama Makes Stuff, my kids now have super cool stylin’ winter hats. I love this Mohawk Beanie Tutorial. It’s [...]

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Glittered Craft Stick Star of David

by Amanda December 9, 2011

Looking for a fun project to make with your kids this Hanukkah? Here’s a sparkly Star of David made from craft sticks, yarn and glitter they will love to create and display! All dressed up in shiny blue and white, this pretty ornament is perfect for your front door. Supplies you will need for this [...]

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Creating Yarn Art with a Festive Holiday Scene

by Marie November 22, 2011

I’m a big fan of yarn, big. The funny thing is, I don’t knit or crochet. I know, crazy. Although I really want to learn. But in the meantime, I LOVE using yarn for kids crafts, the uses are endless. Pasta necklaces, spiders, angry birds, see…endless. I’ve teamed up with Lion Brand Yarn to share [...]

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Basic Crochet Series: Finishing Up the Granny Square

by Marie August 4, 2011

Basic Crochet Series by Dani of Oh Sweet Sadie Now that we finished our granny square… what’s next? If you are going to make a sweet heirloom blanket, you are going to need more than one granny square. How many? You decide how big you want the blanket to be, and get to work. Connecting [...]

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Summer Camp for Kids: God’s Eye

by Marie July 18, 2011

Summer Camp guest post by Steph of Modern Parent Messy Kids The God’s Eye is a quintessential summertime project. Whenever I see one it sends me straight back to my childhood summers spent at Camp Roganunda crafting and exploring nature. I love the idea of passing down this tradition to today’s generation. And while we’re [...]

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Basic Crochet Series: The Double Crochet Stitch

by Marie May 27, 2011

Now that we have gathered our supplies and mastered the chain stitch, we can move on with the more complicated ‘double crochet’ stitch. In crochet patterns it is sometimes is abbreviated as ‘dc’. Last week, we left off here… with the chain stitch. To make a granny square, chain 5, and then stick your crochet [...]

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Create the Perfect Sign for Your Craft Room

by Kami May 24, 2011

Do you have a craft room? I recently revamped our office into a craft room, and I’m excited to decorate it! We kept the walls pretty minimal in color because I want to use a bunch of color in the decorations. I recently made this sign: “Make Stuff”! I love the saying “make stuff”, because [...]

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Basic Crochet Series: How to Chain Stitch

by Marie May 20, 2011

Alright ladies, are we ready to start? Supplies assembled? Let’s get to work. I am a visual learner, so this post is a lot of pictures and video. Lucky for you guys, my good friend and business partner (Heidi Loewen) is an amazing photographer. If you aren’t a visual learner, and would rather learn by [...]

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Basic Crochet Series: Getting Started

by Marie May 13, 2011

I’m thrilled to have the lovely Dani from Oh Sweet Sadie & Goldilocks Bike Ride here with us for a 5 part Basic Crochet Series. For the next 5 weeks we’ll be learning how to crochet a Granny Square from start to finish. I too will be joining in, as my scarves and squares never [...]

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Glue Yarn Ball Tutorial

by Kami March 22, 2011

This simple project might bring back memories of Elementary school, but it turns out to be not only a fun craft to do with the kids, but a darling Spring time decoration. Decorative balls like this can cost at least a few dollars each in the store, but if you make them yourself, you can [...]

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