Sunday, August 12, 2012

DIY: Winding a Center Pull Ball of Yarn

Welcome to our blog tutorial of how to create your own center pull ball of yarn.

You will need a cardboard tube from a toilet paper roll or a roll from paper towels.

 Feed the end of your yarn through the cardboard tube.
I find it best to feed the yarn all the way through the tube, and leave it there as you wind up your ball. 

 Wind the yarn around the tube several times to secure the loose end that is fed through the tube.  This will be your center pull end when you are finished.
 Once that first end is secured on the tube, you should begin wrapping the yarn at an angle.
 Wrap it several times in this direction, so it looks like this.
 After you've completed about ten wraps at this angle, turn the tube and complete another ten wraps at the same angle.


 Now continue turning the tube slowly as you wrap.


 Your yarn ball will take shape as you continue to wrap.


 Finally, pull the first end of yarn out of the tube, and carefully pull the cardboard tube out of the yarn ball.

 And...finished!

Thank you for checking out our tutorial. 
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Friday, August 3, 2012

Giveaway of Handmade Gifts

We love to GIVE...
just as much as we love to create.
We would love to share this opportunity for you to receive this selection of handmade gifts from us!
First, you must follow our blog.
Then we will enter you in a drawing with a chance to win.
The winner will be announced on this blog on Friday, August 17, 2012.
Items included in the giveaway are a handmade bag (upcycled from jeans), a hair flower barrette, a handmade gift box, a beaded bracelet, and a handmade greeting card.





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Monday, July 16, 2012

Handmade Jewelry with a Message

Here is some inspiration for your day.
I love creating jewelry that inspires.


I like to find pendants with a message, and add it to a beautiful handmade necklace that will be uplifting for those who see and wear it.

This particular necklace would make a great gift for a friend who needs this reminder throughout the day...
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13)
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Friday, July 13, 2012

DIY Gardener's Hand Scrub

I love Pinterest! 
I am always finding great ideas on there,
and have even tried (quite) a few.

My latest Pin-craft makes a wonderful gift for a gardener. 
I wanted to share this great idea with you,
in case you would like to try it out for yourself!

Even if you do not get your hands dirty,
you could make up a batch of this,
divide it into small jars, and give them as gifts.

It cleans off the dirt, moisturizes, smells delightful,
and is fairly inexpensive to make.



Supplies Needed:
Jar(s), Sugar, Hand Renewal Dish Soap
(make sure it is a moisturizing soap)


Pour sugar in the jar until it is about 3/4 full.


Add dishsoap until it reaches just below the mouth of the jar.


Stir with a knife.


The consistency should be paste-like.


Stir until it is well blended.


It smells great, and even looks yummy.
But DO NOT eat it!


Perfect!


Add a label to your jar and accessorize!


I would like to mention where I first got this idea from, and give you the link.  However, somehow I cannot locate my pin!  So if I can locate it again (or figure out why it disappeared), I will have to add the link later.  The pin I had was not even from the original creator of this idea.  So ideally, I hope to find the original source.  I will update this information later.



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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Our Family Nest - Bird's Nest Jewelry

I have been nesting the past few nights.
Making bird's nest jewelry, that is!

Our Family Nest
A safe place of love
and comfort for family
is the nest we call home
Wear this necklace to
celebrate the beautiful
lives that complete
your nest.
~ Priceless Gifts ~

How many eggs are in your nest?

Isn't this just so cute?

I am blessed with two children!
My nest is full of love!

I will be listing some of these necklaces
for sale in my ArtFire studio soon.

And I really, really, REALLY hope to find the time to make some bird's nest pins for our Priceless Samples boxes, soon to be available on
It would be just another awesome addition to the crafty samples we offer to you for one low price.  What a DEAL!!!

ONE MORE THING...
Follow our blog to be entered in our next giveaway drawing...held July 25, 2012. 
You could WIN one of these
adorable bird's nests!
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Inspiration for your day!

I love this handbeaded necklace with a cross pendant!  I made this to sell in our store. 
Beading is so much fun!
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Friday, June 29, 2012

Handmade Love!

Handmade gifts are the best!

We are excited for our upcoming sample boxes, full of handmade love!
(Available July 23)
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