Tag: Quick and Easy
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Quick and Easy – Watercolour Galaxy
My go-to things to paint have always included forests and galaxies. Not only are these subject matters welcoming to newbies, but you really can’t make any mistakes in painting them. With the holiday season looming, this is the perfect time to break out the craft supplies and make meaningful gifts for loved ones. For this…
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Ink Transfer to Polymer Clay Using a Laserjet Printer
If you follow trends and tricks in the polymer clay community, you’ve doubtlessly seen a storm of transfer designs. Anything from pretty florals to groovy abstracts—you can print and transfer those designs to your clay masterpieces. I recently received a commission to make magnets with text included in the design. Initially, I thought I’d handwrite…
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Easy Crochet: Solid Granny Square Shawl
I love granny squares. It’s my favourite thing to crochet. My theory is that the repetitive stitches allow my mind to wander while squares work up fast enough that it feels like I’m making constant progress. Dopamine hits galore! Since granny squares have become my go-to crochet project, I have heaps of them around the…
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3 Easy Creativity Boosters
A sad symptom associated with Novemberitis is dwindling creativity, and many of us feel the impact all too distinctly. But don’t worry, I’ve got three easy creativity boosters for you today. Not only are these great activities to keep little ones occupied during the school holidays, but they require only basic supplies and no artistic…
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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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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…
Yolandie Horak 