In the spirit of the season (the one I think it is), I have once again been knitting pumpkins on my round looms. Instead of the usual orange, I decided to dip into my yarn stash in search of a fun take on a super cute classic.
Tag: craftiness
Homemade Hand Warmers from the Heart
One little project that adds a bit of warmth to my outings, is a cute set of homemade hand warmers. I simply plop them in the microwave for a minute or so, drop them in my coat pockets and soak up the heat on cold, blustery days. Their warmth doesn’t last as long as commercial hand warmers, but you also don’t have to shake them until your fingers go numb. Plus, they are all-natural, reusable and super stinkin’ cute!
Dash of Spring on a Gray Fall Day
I need to get my card-making mojo back because this simple sketch took four tries to produce something that cut the mustard. Sometimes that happens when I have fewer constraints. Somehow it’s harder to focus on one idea when the sky is the limit. Still, I managed to create a cute little spring inspired card for this week’s Freshly Made Sketch challenge, which helped ward off today’s gray sky blues.
I used Simple Stories’ Vintage Bliss 6×6 paper stack for this card and flipped the sketch on its side. I used two different scallop punches for the accent pieces, tied ribbon along the top and, of course, inked all the edges.
I know most people are probably focused on fall or Christmas cards right now, but since I rented a booth at a resale shop I try to keep it stocked well ahead of the next holiday. I price my cards at $2.00 each and usually sell a few each month. It’s a great way to stay creative, share a little cheer and get a monetary reward in return.
