The holidays are over and you are so glad. You're exhausted, in debt, and feeling determined to do things differently next year. What if you could enjoy the holiday celebrations, give better gifts, and stay within your budget so you don't accrue holiday debt? It's definitely possible if you start NOW. You might be thinking, "Oh my God -- it seems like we just got done with … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Start Your Handmade Gifts Now
How to Make Handmade Candles for REALLY Cheap
When it comes to making handmade gifts, cheap doesn't need to mean cheaply made. Handmade candles are one of those gifts that can be made to look expensive, but they don't have to be! Most of what you need to make these candles can be bought at the local dollar store, which is awesome. I usually shop at the 99 Cents Only store, but Dollar Tree most likely has these items … [Read more...] about How to Make Handmade Candles for REALLY Cheap
How to Make Ears for Crochet Plushies {Bears}
If you like to freehand crochet projects, then you know that there are times when you need to write your own patterns for things. I ran into this recently when creating a solid pattern for my crochet plushies. The ears just wouldn't come out right until I came up with this ear. Here's how to crochet ears for your teddy bear plushies. Ear Pattern for Crochet Plushies … [Read more...] about How to Make Ears for Crochet Plushies {Bears}
Why Is It So Expensive to Buy Handmade?
You might have visited a website like Etsy or some other artisan platform for buying handmade items and thought, “Why are handmade items so expensive?” Perhaps you can relate to this scenario: you're browsing around either a website store or other marketplace where handmade items are sold. You spot something really cool and check the price tag. You were taken … [Read more...] about Why Is It So Expensive to Buy Handmade?
How to Crochet a Nest
I like to make handmade gifts, but sometimes those gifts call for a strange item that calls for some pattern-writing. Here's my instructions for how to crochet a nest. I use this as a companion to this crocheted chicken pincushion pattern. This pattern can be crocheted as is, using the cotton yarn recommended, or you can use a chunky yarn like Bernat Blanket to get a … [Read more...] about How to Crochet a Nest