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Start 2020 with a Creative Challenge

Sarah White December 18, 2019 Creativity Boosts2 Comments

Lots of people are making a big deal out of 2020 being right around the corner. While the change to the decade doesn’t really mean anything (dates are arbitrary, after all) it still feels like a big deal. Why not start the new year and new decade with a new …

How to Make an Ugly Christmas Sweater Bra

Sarah White December 13, 2019 Fabric Crafts / HolidaysLeave a comment

Years ago I was invited to an event that was raising money and collecting bras for girls who might not otherwise have them, and the hook of the event was that people were supposed to come wearing decorated bras. It was almost Thanksgiving so my immediate thought was to make …

Make an Easy Grinch Craft for Kids

Sarah White December 10, 2019 Crafts / Kid Crafts and ActivitiesOne Comment

A couple of years ago I was tasked with coming up with a craft for the girl’s Grinch-themed class Christmas party, so I had them make this easy Grinch craft using a spoon. It wasn’t my idea, of course. Like any good crafter I searched Pinterest for some quick and …

An Easy Way to Mend a Small Hole in Clothing

Sarah White November 14, 2019 Make Do and MakeLeave a comment

Mend a small hole in clothing the easy way without any sewing! This is a great method to use when the hole is still small and can be covered easily, but you could use it on bigger holes, too (see below for the strategy). I have written before about mending …

When Doves Craft Inspires Fandom Craftiness

Sarah White November 11, 2019 Book Club of 1 / Creativity BoostsLeave a comment

Crafters making projects based on their favorite shows, movies and pop-cultural touchstones is nothing new, but the book When Doves Craft takes musical inspiration to the next level and can inspire crafters to make their own projects from their favorite things. I struggle to write this without using the word …

Make a Brain Dump List to Boost Your Productivity

Sarah White November 7, 2019 Writing and Blogging2 Comments

Or, how using a brain dump list can set you free. I’m a big believer in lists. I actually probably place too much faith in lists, as if I can cram all my hopes onto a piece of paper and somehow magically the day will expand so I can actually …

This Quick Knit Bandanna Cowl is a Simple One-Skein Project

Sarah White October 22, 2019 KnittingLeave a comment

A quick knit bandanna cowl is the perfect way to use a fun single ball of yarn you aren’t quite sure what to do with. This funky ball of yarn — Comin’ Up Flowers, a discontinued offering from Southwest Trading Company, though it looks like they still have it on …