This winter, one of my main goals has been to find projects that would use up my giant box of yarn odds & ends. After being inspired by all the gorgeous yarn ball wreaths on Pinterest, I figured a winter yarn wreath would be perfect for stashbusting. Instead of yarn balls, I decided to […] Read more…
Five perfect snow day DIY projects!
Impending snow day getting you down? Let the wind howl outside while you get cozy inside, and make one of these quick DIY projects from materials in your craft stash: Valentines Day is coming up, and while this Anthropologie inspired felted bow garland was originally made for Christmas, it would look great in shades of […] Read more…
Local Eats: Booskerdoo Coffee Company
I’m always on the lookout for good coffee, so when Booskerdoo opened nearby in Fair Haven earlier this year, I had to check it out right away. The shop is beautifully simple- warm and inviting, with an industrial feel. Baristas are super friendly and tables are always crowded with locals who have really embraced […] Read more…
Add some edge to your rainbow loom bracelets
Rainbow looms have taken over our town, and I have been enjoying lots of quality time with my son making bracelets. He thinks it’s the coolest thing when I wear them, so I decided to make a bracelet that was a little more my style. This is a triple single style, and the metal […] Read more…
DIY: Personalized Sharpie mug
So I’m sure by now you’ve seen the personalized Sharpie mugs all over Pinterest, and all the “sharpie-mug-fail/ too-good-to-be-true” pins and blog posts out there. After doing a lot of reading, I just had to take a stab at the project, using all the helpful hints I found. I came up with the idea to […] Read more…
DIY- Knitted wine bottle scarf
It’s almost the holiday season! If you’re like me, you always arrive at get-togethers with a bottle of wine for the host. Why not dress up the bottle with a super fast (and cute!) handknit scarf? It’s a great way to use up those tiny quantities of luxury stash yarn you’ve been saving, and putting […] Read more…