In the summer of 2015 I decided I wanted to start a blog. I wanted to share my passion for creative giving with others. But what to name myself……. you see my partner had just proposed and we were planning to elope. So obviously I could not use my future name for my website, that would have been a dead…
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Baby Duck Feet Slippers
Baby Duck Feet Slippers OMG!!!!!! I am in love with these! My friend Katie just had a baby on my birthday, I am super happy for her!!! During her pregnancy she showed me a picture of some duck feet slippers that she wanted. They were adorable and I knew that they would make a great baby gift. So I…
Messy Bun Hat Pattern
Messy Bun Hat Pattern Frenzy: Two patterns to check out! Ponytail Hat by Bellsisterdebbie Designs My Messy Bun Hat Pattern (see below) Just before Christmas my best friend Katherine posted a picture of a Messy Bun Hat on my Facebook timeline. Clearly she wanted me to make her one. She was the third person to post something about this hat to…
Move Over Baby Blankets
Move Over Baby Blankets If you have read my other blog post about my top knitting and crocheting pattern picks you will know that I love making stuffed toys aka stuffies. Now don’t get me wrong, I do love baby blankets and I have seen a lot of beautiful ones made with a lot of love. I have been to…
The Curse of the UFOs
The Curse of the UFOs I imagine several knitters/crocheters out there can relate. You walk into a store and see a skein of wool that you must have. Perhaps you purchased some delicious wool to make a project for yourself and a baby shower or birthday comes up so you put down the project for yourself and start a…
My Top Knitting and Crocheting Pattern Picks
My top knitting and crocheting pattern picks for gifts this holiday season Wow! I cannot believe how quickly Christmas is approaching! Time is flying this year. Where did September go? Even though we are having record highs in the 20’s this early November week my mind is on making gifts. I love making Christmas presents and am already well under…
Artscape Show and Sale
Artscape Show and Sale Well this weekend marks the fourth Artscape Show and Sale. I can honestly say that I am really proud of being a member of the Almaguin Highlands Arts Council. Four years ago my friend Ingrid asked me to enter some items into the show. I didn’t think my stuff was on par with all the amazing…
Don’t break the bank!
A few years back I was involved in eight weddings; from being a bridesmaid, the maid of honour to being a destination wedding guest. When all was said and done I had broke my bank. It was a very costly year and took me a long time to recoup from all my spending. So the next year I got smart. I…
Only 117 days left- No worries.
Don’t stress but as of today there is only 117 days until Christmas. Now I am not sure if you celebrate Christmas but I do. So that means that I have 117 days left to make all my Christmas gifts!!!! I usually start my fiscal year in September because well, I am a teacher. My school year starts next week…