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Crochet a granny square lap blanket for your favorite kid, or for yourself! If you can do a small handful of basic crochet stitches, you can make this blanket.

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Learn to use the power of polymer clay blends to create a multi-colored afghan cane from just a single granny square cane.

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If you have a straight-sided, handled cup that needs covering up, and you know some basic sewing skills, you can sew a cozy that is perfectly-fit for your very cup.

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Here, collected together, are five complete lessons that take you from the very basics of polymer clay, to a big bowl of coordinated buttons in varying shapes, styles, and sizes.

These lessons are available here for free, but for a nominal donation, you can have all five lessons in one handy 21-page image-rich PDF to print out, or take with you on your favorite mobile device. And you can also have my gratitude for your support!

If you have ever wished for a knitting loom pattern that didn't scream, “I was made on a tool marketed towards children!” then your search may be over. This tutorial walks you step-by-step through the creation of a lovely grown-up neckwarmer, and teaches you looming basics, at the same time.

This tutorial is available here for free, but for a nominal donation, you can have a handy 9-page image-rich PDF to print out, or take with you on your favorite mobile device. And you can also have my gratitude for your support!

Edit this Photoshop .psd file to work for your own family's needs, and print out copies to help the kids pack their own bags for your special getaway. Or, just use one of the ready-made pdf samples included.

This printable is available here for free, but you can also choose to pay for it. There is a suggested donation, but you may name your own price. I appreciate the support!

Learn to make a flattering wrap skirt that fits your own particular curves perfectly

If you are comfortable with a sewing machine, and can do simple math, you can make this skirt.

Fully-illustrated instructions are available in three formats: 6-page PDF, EPUB (for Nook, iPad, Sony, etc.), and MOBI (for Kindle).

Print your own holiday gift tags with two pdfs based on photos I took. One features glittery Christmas ornaments, and the other, a ceramic Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus.

This printable is available here for free, but you can also choose to pay for it. There is a suggested donation, but you may name your own price. I appreciate the support!

Learn to knit simple and colorful hat either on a knitting loom or with a circular needle in this 4-page illustrated pdf.

Learn to make a plaid cane through a nontraditional use of a single Skinner blend. Use the cane in the construction of a shawl pin.

If you are comfortable with the Skinner blend technique and can reduce and re-assemble millefiori canes, you can do this project. Instructions are given through an image-rich 9-page pdf.

If you've ever been tempted to learn polymer clay, but were intimidated by the long list of necessary supplies, you'll like these hearts. They are simple to make for the beginner, and no specialized or expensive tools are required.

You will learn how to condition clay, apply patterns, form heart shapes, and cure into a hardened pendant.

You can leave the heart matte, paint on a shiny gloss, or, if you desire a more polished and professional look, instructions are given for sanding and buffing your pendant as well.

This pattern provides a simple way to get your feet wet with polymer clay, without investing in any expensive tools or equipment.

Fully-illustrated instructions are available in two formats: 6-page PDF, and EPUB (for Nook, iPad, Sony, etc.).