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
How to Crochet a Ball or Sphere for Plushies
A lot of the projects that I make involve crocheting spheres or round balls. The teddy bears and bunnies I make are super easy once you understand how to increase and decrease stitches, and when to do it. If you know how to do that you can make any size ball you want to. Here are some quick instructions for how to crochet a ball or other type of sphere for plushies and other … [Read more...] about How to Crochet a Ball or Sphere for Plushies