If you have some mystery yarn that you want to knit or crochet with, measuring its wraps per inch is a good way to figure out the weight of yarn you are dealing with. What Is Yarn Weight? Yarn weight doesn’t mean how heavy the yarn physically is. Instead it’s a measure of the circumference […]
My Favorite Stain Removal Supplies
I know laundry might not seem very crafty, but I do feel like I’m pretty good at stain removal, so I wanted to talk about some of my favorite stain removal supplies. Being able to take care of our clothes and other fabrics is kind of crafty in the sense that we’re making something better […]
How to Store Air Dry Clay
I love making my own air dry clay, but it’s hard to use it all at once, so we need to know how to store air dry clay to keep it fresh as long as possible. What Is Air Dry Clay? You can purchase air dry clay or make your own, but either way it’s […]
How to Make Air Dry Clay Beads
Air dry clay beads are a fun and easy way to play with air dry clay for kids and adults. You can finish them lots of different ways and then use them in other projects as well. Materials To make air dry clay beads, all you need is some air dry clay and a wooden […]
Ways to Finish Air Dry Clay Projects
Air dry clay is a fun medium for kids and adults alike, but it’s kind of plain on its own, so let’s look at some ways to finish air dry clay projects. There are a lot of options including different kinds of paint, markers, even adding paper via decoupage. Let’s take a peek at some […]
DIY Mod Podge Recipe
Make your own DIY Mod Podge with this easy, two ingredient recipe! What is Mod Podge? Mod Podge is a line of products made by Plaid Crafts. It works as a glue and acrylic sealer that provides different finishes including clear matte, crackle, sparkle and high gloss, among others. (The name is a trademark that’s […]
Double Knitting Washcloth Pattern
This double knitting washcloth is a great way to practice double knitting (aka double stockinette stitch), a technique that makes a double-sided fabric with stockinette stitch showing on each side. It’s actually really easy to do with a single color, and this thick and squishy washcloth might just become your new favorite. Supplies For my […]