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A collection of Folgers coffee canisters were turned into storage containers with a few supplies.

Recycle coffee canisters into cute, sealing kitchen storage containers with a few supplies

January 5, 2023January 4, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Kitchen organization can make or break your home environment. When there’s chaos in the main area of the house, it’s easy for everything else to …

Read moreRecycle coffee canisters into cute, sealing kitchen storage containers with a few supplies

A little girl makes Christmas crafts while wearing a Santa hat.

Christmas crafts for kids are easy with these 4 kits

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Tide Pod Santa decoration

This cute Santa decoration is made from a Tide Pod container

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 by Anna Weaver

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This adorable Tide Pod pumpkin decoration is an easy DIY family project

October 20, 2022October 28, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to decorate some pumpkins! Maybe you’re not into the whole carving tradition — it …

Read moreThis adorable Tide Pod pumpkin decoration is an easy DIY family project

Bride spent 200 hours—and about $290—knitting her own wedding dress

October 17, 2022October 25, 2022 by Anna Weaver | Last updated on 10/25/2022

While it used to be more common for brides and their families to make their own wedding dresses, today most women choose to buy their …

Read moreBride spent 200 hours—and about $290—knitting her own wedding dress

Cricut Explore 2

The Cricut Explore Air 2 will help you unleash your creative side

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 by Emily OBrien

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Read moreThe Cricut Explore Air 2 will help you unleash your creative side

Etsy executives celebrate on Wall Street.

Etsy sellers are planning to strike over fee increase

March 31, 2022March 30, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

If you love shopping on Etsy for everything from gifts to knit and crochet patterns, you might have trouble finding some of your favorite sellers …

Read moreEtsy sellers are planning to strike over fee increase

A pair of fuzzy crocheted liners are shown inside a pair of Crocs shoes.

These crocheted socks give your Crocs an extra layer of cozy comfort

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

The Crocs comeback continues to carry on without any sign of letting up. While some fashionistas still may scoff at the functional (if not fabulous) …

Read moreThese crocheted socks give your Crocs an extra layer of cozy comfort

Tammy B's crochet dolls in multiple skin tones

Mom crochets custom dolls in 18 skin tones and 9 hairstyles

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

The art of crochet combines the talent of skilled hands with the love inside the heart of the maker. That love is shared in each …

Read moreMom crochets custom dolls in 18 skin tones and 9 hairstyles

Bunny hat crochet patterns

Get a pattern to crochet or knit a bunny hat for Easter

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreGet a pattern to crochet or knit a bunny hat for Easter

Art teacher struggling to make ends meet quits and becomes viral video star

January 14, 2022January 13, 2022 by WXYZ

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Read moreArt teacher struggling to make ends meet quits and becomes viral video star

Hands crochet with colorful yarn

Crocheting overwhelmingly makes people feel calmer, happier, research finds

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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How to start an embroidery journal to document the year

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Knitted owl beanie hat

Here’s how to knit or crochet an adorable owl beanie hat

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreHere’s how to knit or crochet an adorable owl beanie hat

These framed Christmas decorations take just minutes to make

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreThese framed Christmas decorations take just minutes to make

cinnamon ornaments

DIY cinnamon ornaments are a fragrant holiday craft perfect to do with kids

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreDIY cinnamon ornaments are a fragrant holiday craft perfect to do with kids

These DIY gnome cookie jars are absolutely adorable and so simple to make

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreThese DIY gnome cookie jars are absolutely adorable and so simple to make

How to make a Christmas ornament Advent calendar

November 11, 2021November 10, 2021 by Kaitlin Gates

If you’ve never used an Advent calendar to count down to Christmas, you’re missing out! The calendars are a fun way to get into the …

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Turn your children’s ‘pocket treasures’ into keepsake lamps

October 24, 2021October 22, 2021 by Anna Weaver

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DIY dollar store spider web welcome mat

Turn a dollar store rug into a spooky spider web welcome mat with this easy Tik Tok DIY

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by Anna Weaver

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Read moreTurn a dollar store rug into a spooky spider web welcome mat with this easy Tik Tok DIY

Crochet spaghetti pasta with meatballs

These adorable crochet patterns are perfect for pasta lovers

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

When you think of crochet, perhaps you picture warm cozy blankets, ear warmers or fashionable shawls. The practical side of the art of crochet draws many …

Read moreThese adorable crochet patterns are perfect for pasta lovers

Cozy up in this crochet taco blanket complete with all the toppings

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

What is it about tacos that make them so terrific? Maybe it’s how we can fill them with a variety of meats, cheeses and toppings …

Read moreCozy up in this crochet taco blanket complete with all the toppings

How a TikTok video and a stuffed dog launched a new career for a woman who was laid off

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 by WSYM TV

Danielle Allore-Taylor always loved her stuffed animals. “This is Rabbit. My mom used to fix him for me. So, that’s kind of where I started thinking …

Read moreHow a TikTok video and a stuffed dog launched a new career for a woman who was laid off

Gee's Bend Quilts by Lue

Gee’s Bend quilts for sale on Etsy

June 13, 2021June 11, 2021 by Jenn Fields

The iconic quilts designed and hand-sewn by the artists at Gee’s Bend are now for sale on Etsy, making it easier than ever to shop …

Read moreGee’s Bend quilts for sale on Etsy

Egg-collecting aprons are perfect for people who raise chickens

April 8, 2021May 20, 2021 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 05/12/2021

With so many families staying home during COVID-19 lockdowns, interest in raising chickens has spiked. One chicken supplier said sales grew 400% in 2020 as …

Read moreEgg-collecting aprons are perfect for people who raise chickens

dye your easter eggs with tissue paper

How to dye your Easter eggs with tissue paper

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Crochet cupcake hats might be the cutest thing you can put on your kid’s head

March 12, 2021May 27, 2021 by Anna Weaver | Last updated on 05/27/2021

Cupcakes and cute kids are two things about which you might say, “I could just eat you up!” So with the help of some crafty …

Read moreCrochet cupcake hats might be the cutest thing you can put on your kid’s head

Temperature blankets record the weather each day of the year in different yarn colors

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreTemperature blankets record the weather each day of the year in different yarn colors

Meet the woman who knitted Bernie Sanders’ now-famous mittens

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

The image of Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont sitting in warm, cozy mittens and a plain brown coat on Inauguration Day continues to make the …

Read moreMeet the woman who knitted Bernie Sanders’ now-famous mittens

Embroidered ultrasound image allows blind dad to ‘see’ his baby

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

First-time dad-to-be Nathan Edge wanted to feel happy about his girlfriend’s first ultrasound in November. As expected, everything went just fine at the appointment, and …

Read moreEmbroidered ultrasound image allows blind dad to ‘see’ his baby

Crochet this cute cow with a surprise calf hidden inside

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Are you ready to settle into the post-holiday season with a little relaxation? Now is the perfect time to rediscover some of those hobbies that …

Read moreCrochet this cute cow with a surprise calf hidden inside

Woman’s ornament to honor late husband goes viral

December 22, 2020December 23, 2020 by WXYZ

After Christy Hester lost her husband, Richard, in January, there was one thing she was having trouble parting with: his glasses. “You get rid of …

Read moreWoman’s ornament to honor late husband goes viral

Skip garland this year and turn your staircase into a snowy penguin slide

December 21, 2020December 12, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreSkip garland this year and turn your staircase into a snowy penguin slide

This snowman painted rocks craft is a perfect winter activity

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

When I was a kid, I loved going outside to play in the freshly fallen snow. One of the first things my friends and I …

Read moreThis snowman painted rocks craft is a perfect winter activity

How to make DIY gnomes out of pine branches

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Kate Streit

Summer may be long gone, but if you have some leftover tomato wire from your garden, you can use it to make a new piece …

Read moreHow to make DIY gnomes out of pine branches

Hand towel teddy bears are so easy to make

December 4, 2020December 3, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

What if you want to create some homemade gifts for the holidays, but don’t know how to sew, knit or crochet? You don’t have to …

Read moreHand towel teddy bears are so easy to make

Adorable crochet reindeer would make a great holiday gift

December 3, 2020January 15, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

Looking for a way to give something special this year without dealing with all the shopping madness? How about making something that can become a …

Read moreAdorable crochet reindeer would make a great holiday gift

There’s now a yarn vending machine in Philadelphia

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020 by Tricia Goss

Emani Outterbridge’s creativity and crocheting skills have given her celebrity status. Her custom yarn designs have become popular with stars such as Cardi B. and …

Read moreThere’s now a yarn vending machine in Philadelphia

Crochet pumpkins in orange, oat colored yarn

Crochet pumpkin pattern makes adorable plush gourds for cozy fall decor

October 23, 2020October 13, 2021 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 10/13/2021

If every autumn finds you happily covering your home with pumpkin decor, here’s a way to level up your commitment to the perennially delightful orange …

Read moreCrochet pumpkin pattern makes adorable plush gourds for cozy fall decor

How to make an easy no-carve ‘Poison apple’ pumpkin

October 16, 2020October 19, 2020 by Brooke McDonald

If scooping pumpkin guts is the scariest part of your Halloween season, we’ve got a tempting solution for you — no carving required. This Snow …

Read moreHow to make an easy no-carve ‘Poison apple’ pumpkin

Crochet wearable Disney villain blankets

October 3, 2020May 6, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Getting cozy with villains may sound like a surefire way to get into some trouble. But one Etsy store owner/crafter has designed blanket patterns based …

Read moreCrochet wearable Disney villain blankets

People are upcycling vintage TV sets into cozy cat beds

September 15, 2020June 6, 2021 by Kim Wong-Shing

If you’re a cat-lover, then you likely know that cats can make pretty much anything into a bed. A cardboard box, a pile of clean …

Read morePeople are upcycling vintage TV sets into cozy cat beds

crochet crown ear warmer

Here’s a free crochet pattern for a cute crown ear warmer

August 28, 2020July 7, 2021 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 03/19/2021

Every year there comes a point, typically as the calendar draws closer to fall, when I pull out my crochet hooks and start to look …

Read moreHere’s a free crochet pattern for a cute crown ear warmer

Boho-chic shawl pattern includes pockets—and is easy enough for crochet beginners

August 24, 2020June 26, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Have you tried your hand at crochet yet? It’s a fun and creative hobby that requires few supplies — and it might even improve your …

Read moreBoho-chic shawl pattern includes pockets—and is easy enough for crochet beginners

A creative teacher made socially distanced ‘truck desks’ to make classroom more fun

August 14, 2020July 10, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

This year’s back-to-school season is like nothing we’ve experienced before. The coronavirus continues to pose challenges for everyone preparing for the start of school. Navigating …

Read moreA creative teacher made socially distanced ‘truck desks’ to make classroom more fun

How to crochet your own reusable sweeper and wet mop pads

August 11, 2020August 12, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Cleaning floors has always been a tedious and messy chore. So, when Swiffers, Wet Jets and other innovative mops and sweepers hit the market, customers …

Read moreHow to crochet your own reusable sweeper and wet mop pads

12-year-old crochet whiz is using his talent to raise money for kids in his native Ethiopia

August 5, 2020July 17, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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crochet all of the ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ characters with these easy patterns

August 5, 2020December 31, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Disney’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” has become a classic movie for kids of all ages. The original characters, fantastic music and unusual blend of holiday …

Read morecrochet all of the ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ characters with these easy patterns

Crochet cat paw chair ‘socks’ have us purring with delight

July 27, 2020March 15, 2022 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 03/15/2022

If you’re crafty and love cats (or know someone who does), then we have found the purrfect project for you! Cat paws may have a …

Read moreCrochet cat paw chair ‘socks’ have us purring with delight

Tiny crochet jellyfish will swim into your heart and make you smile

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Crochet isn’t just grandma’s pastime anymore. People of all ages have picked up the hook and yarn to make some magnificent projects beyond the traditional …

Read moreTiny crochet jellyfish will swim into your heart and make you smile

How to make eco-friendly confetti out of leaves

July 18, 2020July 17, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Let’s say you’re planning an outdoor party for the kids or a few of your closest friends. You’ve got the decorations for the festivities, but …

Read moreHow to make eco-friendly confetti out of leaves

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