Handmade Felt Zakka - Japanese Craft Book Language: Japanese Pages: 56 Condition: New Dimensions: 19 X 24.5 cm Patterns: 85 colorful patterns for beautiful handmade zakka items. Handbags, pencil case, key holder, accessories, card holder, warming blanket, etc Beautiful crystal clear pictures and easy to follow patterns. Purchase this book here
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Have you ever dreamed of having your own successful home based business, where you sell products made by yourself? Are you one of the many who just are not able to think of good ideas as well as lack the general understanding of how to run a successful business.With this being said,it's a common thing nowadays that most people are earning good money by starting their own home crafts business. Making your favourite crafts can be fun but you also need to have a good understanding of what... Read Full Story
I think I may have mentioned that I am trying to start my own business. It won't be anything big, but just a little something to bring some money in for now. Maybe when my girls get a little older I will kick it up a notch. Now that is not to say that I would not allow it to get big before that. We will just have to see. I enjoy crafting! I love to crochet and cross stitch the most. I can do other things, but that is what I enjoy best. I have gotten several products done. I have created a... Read Full Story
Now that Christmas is over I can finally share a few of the homemade gifts I handed out this year. Since the recipients of these gifts occasionally read this blog I had to keep my ideas a secret until after the holidays were over. Many family and friends received homemade gifts this year. Aside from setting a tighter shopping budget this year than usual (and almost sticking to it) I wanted to incorporate reused and recycled items into my gifts. Also, people seem to really appreciate the fact... Read Full Story
These hilarious, incredible and tasty bento box creations are from Sakuraku Kitso , found via Trophy Horse , where I originally saw a few selections and was immediately curious about how they came to be. Sakuraku is an avid bento box artist who does up these whimsical lunches for her lucky family and friends. She's taken the cookie-cutter sandwich shapes idea to a whole new level and created an art form. Seriously, next time I think I'm impressing my daughter by cooking an egg in a piece... Read Full Story
Here is a great new idea for cute hair accessories - homemade hairbands! Decorate your hair with some of the most adorable felt hairbands. The coolest thing is that you can create your own design and make it at home. Use them for a ponytail and a bun holder or even put it around your favorite headband. Here is DIY step by step guide to show you how to make the cutest hairbands you’ve ever seen.
*Felt Hairbands*
You’ll need: soft felt(2 colors), 2 hairbands(one thicker), needle... Read Full Story
T he coming of light is often cause for celebration ... In Sweden, that's why there's joy and frivolity every 13 December. It's Luciafest --- the Festival of Lights --- that marks the unofficial beginning of their Christmas season. Luciafest --- also known as 'St Lucia Day' or, simply, 'Lucia' --- didn't have its origins in the Christian tradition, but like a number of unique Christian festivals in Europe, it was used to 'meld' their religious message into the lore of a revered pagan legend... Read Full Story
When I imagine my dreamhouse, this is it. I grew up on the Niagara escarpment and was instantly attracted to the mid-century modern ranch-style houses I saw in the south end of St. Catharines, Ontario as a child. (It's true! Somehow California made its way north.) Most of them were painted baby blue and ivory and backed onto a ravine. I saw these as 'happy' houses and loved the liberal use of glass, slate rock for the exteriors and interiors and the extreme slant to the roof featured on some... Read Full Story
Hey guys, sorry for the lapse in posting. It's really easy to get out of the blogging groove when holidays get in the way. One crazy week of cooking turns into two once you factor in a week of recovery but I'm back in the saddle again. Today I've got a super easy diy project that may come in handy when decorating for the holidays. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, in addition to my day job as a scientist, I also cater parties with a few close friends. We don't just supply the meal, often... Read Full Story
