{cover image for Feb pictured above} I am so happy to announce the release of Craft Leftovers Monthly Vol 2: Issue 2! You can buy a subscription to Craft Leftovers Monthly any time of the month. Starting tomorrow at noon central time, the February issue will be in the shop and […]
Crafty Business
Crafty Business Routines: Part 3: Weekly Routines
Last week I went on and on about Daily Routines and how it helps to get my day started on the right foot. Each day there are a set of tasks I hop to first thing in the morning (Part 2). Today we are moving to weekly tasks. There are […]
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Redress: Pillows Part II: Recycled Stuffing Material
Last week I posted about my fight with pillow stuffing and how I’ve gone on a quest to figure out what works best. Shredded Paper Shredded Fleece Plastic Bags All Sorts of stuff – bits of yarn, thread, fleece, paper, and dryer lint. After making 4 small pillows and stuffing […]
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CL’s First Ever Online Editor: Introducing Karen!
Most likely, you haven’t noticed a major change here on Craft Leftovers this past month. No one notices when there are no glaring spelling and grammar errors. But, I’m sure in the past you have been slapped in the face while reading a CL post with a horrifically spelled word or phrased […]
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Picking the Right Hook and Needles
{Note: I’m totally sick today, so I’m taking the day off. Today’s post was originally published as a guest post for Craftzine in September. Enjoy!} One of the things that many experienced yarnies take for granted is how to know what hook or needles to use for the yarn you […]
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Sewing Pattern: Laundry Bags
I got these plastic bags for christmas and opted to repurpose them as laundry bags. After load 6, they started to rip. It turns out that being made for soft plush light weight pillows = not being able to hold a bazillion pounds of laundry.
All the same, I loved the simple structure of the bags. It would be a snap to whip up more bags made out of more sturdy fair. And, taking a little inspiration from a Target bag, I added a flap with a snap so I can fold them up for storage and keep them in The Laundry Loader I made last year. Once it gets warm again, I think I’ll even stencil the washing symbols on each bag. :)
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Good Morning 2010
It’s weird to think it’s the end of the year all ready. I wanted to share a few things with you really quick and then we will get on to your regularly schedule pattern post. First. You guys rock! I went from being newly graduated, to working part time, to […]
Crafty Business
Crafty Business: Kick Starting 2010 with an Up-To-Date Schedule!
The Crafty Business series has been dormant for awhile now so I’ve decided to bring it back just in time for hitting that reset button. Since being self employed entangles work and personal life so much, I’m going to address both sides: establishing a daily schedule you can actually stick […]
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How To: Pomanders!
Though I’ve always thought pomanders were a great idea, it wasn’t until yesterday that I actually made my own! It was one of the activities at the Winter Art Camp at the Octagon Center for the Arts. I was invited to stay after my activitiy was over and join in […]
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mixtape Giveaway! We have a winner!
Spreading some of that mixtape lovin’! Amy P stated, “I just hear fabulous stuff about Mixtape everywhere I go!” And now she happily will have her very own copy. Hooray for giveaways! I’ll be back a little later today with a free pattern for fingerless, crocheted mittens. See you soon! Kristin
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Drawing and Painting: Crafty Buddies
Do you remember awhile ago how I made the Crafty Buddy embroidery set? And the little freebie thimble guy? Well, I’ve had a lot of fun playing around in the studio lately and wanted to show you what I’ve been up to. I have to say, that I really wouldn’t […]
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Mail Day! Goodies to watch for in the Mail!
I am such a sucker for mail of any kind, but when it’s as neat and well put together as these two zines, well… I don’t know how to end that sentence, I guess I’m speechless? Love them! Love mail! Swapping is a load of fun and in exchange for […]
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12 Days of Christmas: Free Advent Calendar
I had so much fun making this little advent calendar. Unfortunately, I didn’t think to make one until Monday! So now you need to get on it and make one today to have it ready to tomorrow ;) It’s a really fun project to do with a friend or your […]
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Playing Around the Christmas Tree: Mini Tree Skirt
I nabbed this super cute piece of Christmas fabric while I was at the Ames C.art Sew n’ Swap. I had entertained many project ideas. This week I finally made the leap and jumped feet first into tree skirt making.
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Playing with Paper
Lately I have been loving paper crafts. Maybe it’s that you can get a lot done in a short period of time. Or that it combines my love of illustration, xacto knives, and glue of all types. Or that there have just been some really freaking cute projects floating around […]
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Pattern::Sewn Christmas Stocking!
I’ve been in such a holiday crafting mood lately. I need a larger tree–it’s getting loaded down with handmade ornaments. Time to switch to home decor Christmas crafts :) Here’s a free sewn stocking pattern just for you (and for me too!).
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Past Perfect: Fixing Broken Ornaments
Now that Thanksgiving is over, I am happily jumping straight into Christmas mode, and part of that is getting a tree up and decorated. A little Christmas cheer to start the season out right. So what happens if you open up your box of homemade ornaments, or hand-me-down extra special […]
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Shop Sale!
You may have read over the last week that the shop had some start up issues. We have them fixed now, hooray and thank you Jason! I have decided to have a redo of the initial shop sale since some of you may not have been able to order before. […]
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Quick Knits Club: Another awesome mail day!
The mail has been pouring in lately. On Friday I was so happy when Jason checked the mail and brought back the first package delivered to my new studio address: Lee sent me her awesome Quick Knits Club! The yarn is gorgeous, it’s recycled, respun, and over-dyed. An amazing amount […]
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Contribution Page Updated!
The new themes and deadlines for upcoming Craft Leftovers Monthly issues are now updated! You can see all the details on the Contribute page. Original articles and tutorials earn between $35 – $65 depending on complexity and if it’s on or off topic. Contributors retain all rights, Craft Leftovers Monthly […]