Pic Credit - CCO License If you used to think of yourself as a creative person, but these days you find it a lot harder to be creative, you are not alone. This is an experience that many people go through, and unfortunately it is just one of those things that can happen quite a lot of the time. As such, you need to make sure that you are aware of some tactics you can employ to get your creativity back easily enough. In this post, we’ll look at some of those possible methods you might want to consider. Hopefully you will then have your creativity back in no time. Get Into Crafts If you ... read more
Halloween Costume Preparations Made Easy: 9 Tips For Parents
While fall is one of the best seasons to start gearing up for the holiday season, the first mark on the calendar arrives with Halloween, which is the day for all things spooky with a twist of fun. Whether you have a newborn or have growing kids, spooky season is one of the best times of the year due to the cozy vibe it has. Also, this is an awesome chance to show the kids your fun side and bond with them over Halloween specials that you enjoyed when you were a child. If you’re out of ideas and are wondering what to do at the last minute to make this day a memorable one for your kid, we’ve got ... read more
3 Health Benefits of Learning the Creative Art of Modern Quilting
Modern quilting is now one of the most desired activities that people worldwide are ready to learn. In the United States, every 7 out of 10 people enhance their creativity by learning this unique skill. Studies have shown that the art of quilting enhances the level of one’s creativity and helps improve the overall health of the learner. For this reason, there are now several online quilting guides or courses that are helping people around the world to learn the intricacies of modern quilting. In this article, you will learn how learning the creative art of quilting can positively impact ... read more
3 Crafts You Can Easily Learn to Save Money
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Making things for yourself is one of the best ways that you can save money. However, there are some projects that require a lot of supplies. On the other hand, there are some projects that do not require a lot of supplies and you can do them quickly and save. Here is a look at some fun and easy craft projects that you can do. Sewing Sewing is one of the best skills you can learn. This is because it will save you a lot of money on many items that you need in your home. For example, you can make curtains, bags, and pillows. A lot of people shy ... read more
Wildlife Photography Tips for Beginners
Are you just starting in the world of wildlife photography? Are you thirsty to learn how you can capture the best moments in the wild? Well, this niche can be a fascinating hobby or, better even, a full-time career! Understandably, it is one niche in photography that can be daunting for beginners. It can even be more difficult if you do not know where to turn for guidance and pointers. Fortunately, you are at the right place! We have some tips to help you get started and grow from an amateur to a pro. Get the right camera A camera is not just a camera when it comes to photography. ... read more
Reasons Why People Carve Pumpkins for Halloween Celebrations
“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.” William Shakespeare Pumpkins designed in ghoulish face expressions, lit with beautiful candlelights, is a sign of Halloween night. It is one of the most common and prevalent practices named jack-o-lanterns initiated from Ireland. What is Halloween? Halloween is a night celebration observed on 31st October. It is considered as the eve of All Saints’ Day. Here, everyone dresses up in scary costumes and face masks throughout the night. The tradition of celebrating Halloween started with the ancient ... read more
Easy Crafts For Adults To Try At Home
You know you have a knack for crafty items. That's why you're here in the first place. If you've been feeling that itch to get started with a new project at home, here's a list to inspire you. From painting to paper, sewing to wall art, you'll find plenty of ideas to get started with, regardless of your interests. Faux Cotton Candy From Fabric Who doesn't love cotton candy? They are sweet, colorful, and fun to eat. Well, you can't indeed store them, for they may rot over time. However, you can create faux cotton candies at home. Pick up some old sheets or pieces of fabric. Unravel ... read more
Grinch Christmas Bunting #Grinchmas
I'm going to say it. I LOVE Christmas! I love all the build up and anticipation as it gets closer to the big day. The excitement of the build up and also how excited the kids get too. I love seeing all the decorations and Christmas lights and also hearing Christmas songs on the radio and festive carols playing. It's a lovely opportunity to spend time with family and friends and enjoy being with the ones we love. Even the Christmas edition of the Radio Times is somewhat magical in its own right. It therefore seems somewhat backwards that I also love the Grinch. This particular Mr Grumpy ... read more
The Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts Show – NEC, Birmingham
With everything that's gone on over the last few months there are a few things in live that have had to slip. One of those has been the time I've had to spend crafting. In many ways crafting (along with running) is my therapy. It keeps my head in the right place when the rest of life is manic and it's certainly been manic of late. Over the years I have written many times on this blog about losing, and then re-finding, my crafting mojo, but this time it's different. I've wanted to craft. Desperately so at times. But there just aren't enough hours in the day and the kids, keeping a roof over our ... read more
A Very Pompom Christmas – 20 Festive Projects to Make
October on the calendar means it's perfectly acceptable to talk about Christmas right? I hope so, as that's exactly what I plan to do today as I review the amazing book A Very Pompom Christmas from GMC Books. Written by Jemima Schlee, the subtitle of this book is 20 festive projects to make, and that's exactly what it is. Now, I've come across Jemima Schlee before after picking up one of her previous books, Take a Tea Towel on a GMC stand at Knitting and Stitching, and so I had rather high hopes for this book and they were certainly met by it. I love a Pompom. There's just something ... read more