Craft Leftovers

Free Pattern: Particularly Pink Crochet Dishcloth

I had so much fun crocheting up this little dishcloth. I was looking for something to brighten up the dull chore of washing the dishes. […]

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Switching up Live-Stream to Pre-Recorded + Schemes

Just wanted to send a quick message out to let you know I’m pausing live streaming for the rest of the year. I’m working on […]

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Ep. 17: The Clarifying Nature that is a Cancer Scare

And back! Whew, the first Livestream after the move. What a whirlwind. Made it here through a rainstorm! Giving you an update on why I […]

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A Place to Mend in May

Gather up those textiles you’ve been meaning to work on and join me for some creative social fun. Bring any projects to work on, ie.. […]

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Ep 16: Take a Break from Work

What if you don’t take breaks because you are so in love with what you are doing every day? Welp. Suck it up buttercup, you need a lunch break too.

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A Place to Mend @ the Octagon

Mending is that bridge between creative worlds. Whether a hobbiest or professional, we all have something to share, contribute, and a sock with a hole. […]

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Ep 15: How and Why I use Profit First in my Creative Businesses

The number one book I recommend to creatives entrepreneurs is Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. Today I’m going to share the story of how reading […]

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Re-Knitting Dropped Stitches in Realtime Live

Join me for 40 minutes of relaxed mending and afternoon tea. Today I reknit the top of my daughter’s hat that “exploded” at school. I […]

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Turning off Ads on Craft Leftovers

Last year I turned google ads on. This year I’m turning them off. Here is the why for both choices. Plus a little digressing. Craft […]

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Ep 14: Annual Review in an Hour

Before making a plan for the next year, (Ep 01 of Craft Leftovers), let’s take an hour to consider this past year. What went well? […]

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Ep 13: Bookkeeping for Creatives

One of the questions I get most often. Okay more like the “oh no” deer in the headlights response I get when I bring up […]

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Ep 12: Making a Traveling Exhibit

After a year of work I’m taking the Junk Mail Migration Paintings & Tapestry on the road! How did I create a traveling exhibit? And […]

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New Livestream Schedule + Winter Local Events Announced

Well I did it! Every month for an entire year I did a Livestream over on my Youtube channel. And at the end of the […]

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Ep 11: Should you Sell at a Fair, Fest, or Market?

Enjoy Episode 11 of the Craft Leftovers Podcast in video form (the abridged recording of the September 14, 2022 livestream and transcript are coming soon). […]

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Ep10: 8 Ways Art & Craft are the Same

Enjoy Episode 10 of the Craft Leftovers Podcast (an abridged recording of the August 17 livestream) in audio form. Pull up a project and craft […]

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Free Pattern: Crochet Tiger Kitty Plush

First published in the March Volume 2 issue of Craft Leftovers Monthly, this little Tiger Kitty spread its sweetness to Craftzine.com back in 2010. Get […]

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Ep9: Three Ways to Thrive in Summer as Entrepreneur with Kids | Craft Leftovers Live

As a small business owners, summer breaks can be one of the hardest time of the year. Lack of childcare and, if you employ students, all their vacation time leaves you working more than ever. How to keep from burning out, create quality time with kiddo(s), and keep your expectations grounded in reality.

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