I just realized I have been very quiet here this week. There’s no real reason for that. I suppose the things I have been working on have not been particularly photogenic, or story-worthy. Some weeks are like that! At least you can always count on me to pop by on a Friday with some curated pictures and links, right?
Next week, more of my own words and pictures 🙂
On Flickr
The mosaic below represents other people’s pictures that spoke to me this week. Be sure to click on the titles below the mosaic, if you want to know more about the image or the photographer!
1. Still making crochet stones, 2. Texture and Lace, 3. after, 4. 44. unmade, 5. Calyx Pendants, 6. 48~365, 7. Cupcake of the Month: February, 8. IMG_9627, 9. polka*dots
Around the Web
I spend some time each day, Monday through Thursday, sharing my favorite crafty links through social media. And then I repeat them here on Fridays.
Yarn
- Fingerless Mittens: a knitting pattern from Martha Stewart
- How to Crochet Bicycle Basket Bunting: a really cool tutorial from Greedy For Colour
- Granny Sweet Heart Pattern: a pretty tutorial from Crochet and other stuff
- Crocheted baskets: a show-and-tell of a granny square variation from S @ @ rtje
Fabric
- Felted Wristlet Tutorial: a sewing + needle-felting project from Betz White
- Fox Sweater DIY: a tutorial from Adventures in Crafting by katyANDzucchini
- happy hearts: a pillowcase sewing project from artsy-crafty babe
- Modern Jersey Infinity Scarf: a sewing tutorial from Emma Jeffery, via Spoonflower Blog
- Purl Soho Kid’s Robe: a cozy project from The Purl Bee
Mason Jars
- Ball Heritage Green Mason Jars: fun new colors to play with 🙂
- DIY Pink Mason Jar Candles: a tutorial from Henry Happened
- Painting pastel glass jars: a tutorial from Kootut murut
- Color Block Chalkboard Mason Jars: a tutorial from Girl Loves Glam
- St. Pat’s Magic Vases: a mason jar craft from Yesterday On Tuesday
Crafty Business
- Tax Tips for Bloggers: timely info from Clarks Condensed
- What It’s Like to Get Through a Book Deadline: from Craftypod
- Why It Shouldn’t Bother You When Someone Admires Your Work + Says They Can Make It Themselves: from While She Naps
- Online Marketing and Social Media: tips from Mochimochi Land
- Marketing for Facebook-What to Do About Fans Seeing Fewer Posts: from Katrina Padron, via Oh My! Handmade
Did I mention we are having 50-degree weather this weekend? I actually wore a skirt yesterday. With the winter we’ve been having, 50 degrees feels positively summery!
I always find so many fun and creative ideas while strolling through your page! I am recovering from carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists….my project pile has grown beyond all realistic probability, but oh have I had fun! Thanks for the energy you put into your offerings and the confidence in myself that you help me find!!
Vee
I’m so glad to hear you are enjoying the Weekend Favorites 🙂 I’m sorry about your surgery – how hard that must be to have to limit your movement in both wrists!
Lisa,
Thanks for your. Kind thoughts. It has been a bit frustrating, but to be rid of the pain & numbness is well worth the temporary limitation. I don’t know about you, but we as being blessed with a stunningly beautiful day outside. I can’t wait to get out there and bathe in Spring. I may not be able to crochet, cut & past, but I can certainly curl up in a sunny spot and nap! Hope you cand do the same ,
Wishing you a sunny day,
Vee
Oh, yes, it’s a beautiful day here in New Jersey. My son and I went on a little outdoor adventure this morning and afternoon – this weekend has been great for finally getting some outdoor time! It’s been such a cold, snowy winter…