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How to Make Pom Poms 5 Ways and How to Use Them

Sarah White March 28, 2020 Yarn CraftLeave a comment

My daughter and I both love to make pom-poms out of yarn. It’s a really easy and soothing craft and you can use them in lots of different ways. She’s very slowly working on a pompom rug (sort of like this one from Simplify Create Inspire, but in rainbow colors), …

The Best Calming Crafts for Kids

Sarah White March 18, 2020 KidsLeave a comment

Whether your kids are dealing with school anxiety, troubles in the world or other worries, these calming crafts for kids will help them focus and calm them down. Things are pretty scary in the world right now. My daughter hasn’t been sleeping well since she first heard about coronavirus, and …

Stressed Out? Now’s a Great Time to Start a Creative Hobby

Sarah White March 12, 2020 Creativity Boosts / LifeLeave a comment

Whether you’re stressed out about coronavirus/COVID-19, your stock portfolio or the possibility of having to stay home for a few weeks — or all three! — now is the perfect time to start a creative hobby or rekindle an old favorite pastime. Why Start a Creative Hobby? If you’re already …

Why I Knit a Plastic Dress

Sarah White February 10, 2020 Art / Knitting / Life4 Comments

This is a story about how I came to knit a plastic dress and the awesome thing that happened next. It’s also a call to you to stretch way out of your comfort zone. Otherwise you’ll never know what’s out there. To celebrate the national tour of Once on This …

Make a Cross Stitch Heart Bookmark

Sarah White February 7, 2020 Holidays / Stitching2 Comments

This easy cross stitch heart bookmark is a quick and easy project to make for Valentine’s Day or any other time. I used three colors of cross-stitch floss and a simple heart design on a piece of burlap ribbon, which is the perfect width for a bookmark. You can cut …

Personalize Your Business Cards with Watercolor

Sarah White January 30, 2020 Life / PaintingLeave a comment

I don’t know the last time I went to an event where I felt like I needed business cards, and I’m so much of an introvert I probably didn’t hand any out anyway. But if you need business cards, it can be fun to personalize your business cards in a …

This Loop Yarn Pillow is the Coziest Pillow Ever

Sarah White January 28, 2020 Knitting / SewingLeave a comment

I know that’s a bold claim, coziest pillow ever, but if you make a loop yarn pillow I’m pretty sure you’ll agree with me. Bonus: it doesn’t take much in terms of materials, skill or time to make a fantastic pillow for your couch or bed. Supplies 1 or 2 …