Cricut Basics: Customize Projects in Design Space (And, Decorate Your Crafts Supplies with Washi Sheets!)

Have you ever wondered how easy it is to learn to make your own custom projects in Cricut Design Space? In this post I’ll share my tips and a short video along with a project I made to decorate and organize my craft supplies. As a total cutting machine newbie last year, one of my … Read more

Crochet Pattern: Silk Elegance Shawl

The Silk Elegance Shawl is a simple rectangular shawl crochet pattern that has a stunning, curved motif border. Made with a luxurious and eco-friendly reclaimed silk yarn in beautiful, herbal dyed colors, it’s the perfect accessory for any outfit. This pattern uses simple stitches, making it a great project for beginners, or for more advanced … Read more

Cricut Basics: Tools and Supplies (with Yarn Lover Project Tutorial)

As a relatively new Cricut owner, I’ve been having fun exploring different tools and supplies. If you’re not sure you’re getting the most out of your machine, in this post I’ll share my must-have list of Cricut tools and supplies, along with a quick and easy project for yarn lovers using holographic vinyl and transfer … Read more

6 Tips for Turning Your Hobby Into a Business

Nine years ago, I turned my passion for crafts into Underground Crafter. Over the years (and especially since I launched the Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show podcast in 2014), I’ve had many crocheters, knitters, and other crafters reach out to me and ask how to turn a hobby into a business. This post is sponsored by … Read more

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