Knit and Crochet for Spring
I can’t believe that spring is here and Easter is just around the corner! (Does it seem earlier this year? I think I say that every year when it sneaks up on me like this so soon after the snow and frost has cleared). Although the 26 degrees in New England this morning would have you fooled, the dozens of robins on my lawn confirm spring has indeed arrived. And although it feels like I’ve just … Read entire article »
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Amigurumi
Only have time for a little project? Try some amigurumi! Long before amigurumi became the popular word it is today in knitting and crochet circles, I was making crocheted stuffed animals. Big, little, it didn’t matter. Just so long as they were cute. In fact, after I mastered the granny square at age 9, my first crochet project was a stuffed owl, from a Workbasket magazine, followed quickly by a stuffed squirrel. I think what … Read entire article »
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Whole Wheat Lemon Bread with Lemon Sugar Glaze
The entrance of spring always sparks my taste for the fresh fruits. I think it’s the vibrant colors of the first blooms and palette of dyes from Easter, that make me think of bright citrus fruits- lemons, in particular. Which is what inspired me to get creative in the kitchen and come up with a tasty lemon treat. My Whole Wheat Lemon Bread with Lemon Sugar Glaze is an adaptation of a traditional lemon poppy seed … Read entire article »
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St. Patty’s Day Boutonniere
Here’s a little craft from the HP Creative Studio to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without turning yourself into a Leprechaun! A little bit o’ green goes a long way. Downloadable template available at the HP Creative Studio site. MATERIALS: • Scissors • Hole Punch • One brad • Glue or tape INSTRUCTIONS: DOWNLOAD AND PRINT OUT THE TEMPLATE 1. Cut out strips along the solid black lines. Punch holes where indicated by the on each strip. 2. Take one strip and insert … Read entire article »
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Selling Your Crafts Online
Online venues such as Etsy.com are great places to open an online shop and offer your handmade items for little cost and with minimal set up. All you need are text descriptions and pictures to get started. The hard part is getting your items noticed in the sea of millions of other handmade products. Here are a few tips that might help: Offer a variety of items for sale across different price ranges. This gives people … Read entire article »
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