Tag: Easy Tutorials
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DIY Halloween Décor
Get ready for the easiest, most family-friendly DIY project ever! And, as an added bonus, it won’t bankrupt you! Halloween isn’t a big deal in South Africa, but it has become one of our favourite holidays here in Canada. I love how it brings communities together and how much joy it brings our kids. This…
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Free Crafty Cross-Stitch Pattern
It’s been years since the last time I cross-stitched something, but it feels right to return to this craft now that I’m so deeply in love with crochet. Fibre art for the win! But before we talk about cross-stitch, back story. Kayla’s outgrown her old bedroom. She’s always been in the smaller bedroom—one closer to…
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Quick and Easy Crochet – Fruit & Veggies
So, of course, I was going to make a bunch of amigurumi fruit and veggies. The potential for adorable was just too high to ignore. 🤣 And to keep things interesting, I designed all of the patterns myself. I could’ve found great amigurumi fruit and veggie patterns online, but I learn better while doing, and…
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Quick and Easy Crochet – Granny Square Backpack
As is typical of my brand of ADHD, I didn’t start my crochet journey with the easy stuff. I fell head-first into intermediate projects, which resulted in a lot of unravelling and re-crocheting. I do the same thing when I write novels. 😂 I get so excited that I skip the groundwork and dive into…
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Let’s Make – Resin Leaf Charms
My husband is an avid woodworker. He’s always either working on a project or watching woodworking videos on YouTube. This, of course, means I’m also watching, if only from the corner of my eye. And now I find myself obsessed with wood-and-resin furniture. Thanks, Black Forest Wood Co. 😂 I can’t be trusted around power…
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Inexpensive Market Displays
Many of us picked up new hobbies during the pandemic, and our homes are chock-full of the cool stuff we’ve been making. So, it’s no surprise that home-based businesses are everywhere, and the call to support small is trending. My social feeds are buzzing with inspirational stories, tips, and ideas for creators who want to…
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5-Minute Tassel Tutorial
Folks, if you like tassels as much as I do, I have some great news. You can make your own in no time. And since the process of making them is so swift, I’m going to keep this post short and sweet, too. What you’ll need: Step 1 – Wrap Pinch the end of your…
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Resources for New Crocheters
Or, as we’re cordially known as on social media, hookers. 🤠Grandma would be so proud. Anyway, if you’re new to the world of crochet, you might find yourself so overwhelmed with the sheer volume of tutorials out there that you’re too afraid to start learning how to make stuff. I know I scrolled past…
Yolandie Horak 