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Crafts Hacks for makers; a digital vision board with clever tips, ideas, techniques and materials for DIY creations.

Scraps to Art — The Beauty of Autumn
It’s so much fun to make something out of nothing. And that’s exactly what happened when I chose to create a wall hanging from small scraps of fabric that would normally end up in the trash.
By Lynda Coker5 years ago in Lifehack
Top 3 Simple Shawl Patterns
Knitting was one of the top hobbies that some people worked on during their time in lockdown due to the current COVID pandemic. The other hobby was exercise. But while I have been knitting since 2017, I branched out into shawls when I moved to Saint Augustine in 2018. I learned pretty quickly that North Florida does get colder. Shawls are the best thing you could ask for when working downtown by the water.
By Heather Wilkins5 years ago in Lifehack
Peace in Cross Stitching
We are told to always be productive. That no matter what we do, we must always be challenging ourselves, always pushing ourselves, always growing. These are all good goals. As people, it is natural to strive to excel.
By Jocelynn L. Taylor5 years ago in Lifehack
Savoring the Moments
I absolutely LOVE scrapbooking! Of all the creative things that I like doing, scrapbooking is hands down my favorite. Do you know what scrapbooking is? Scrapbooking is a 2.5-billion-dollar industry. There are over 3,000 scrapbooking stores nationwide in the United States, serving 25 million scrapbookers. For those who don’t know, scrapbooking is a way to preserve photographs and other memorabilia in books instead of digitally or worse yet, in an old shoebox somewhere. Full disclosure – I am a Creative Memories consultant, mainly because I love the enduring quality of their products. However, none of that explains why I am a scrapbooker. Simply put, scrapbooking connects me to the past, preserves the present and reminds me of God’s presence, provision and promises in my life. Scrapbooks help me to remember that my life has been and is beautiful.
By Wanda C. Parks 5 years ago in Lifehack
A Beautifully Flawed State of Imperfection
I carefully wrap thread around the needle and push it back through the fabric, gently holding the thread to guide it into a perfect French knot. What results is a tangled blob with random loops shooting out every which way. Definitely not French.
By Maria Shimizu Christensen5 years ago in Lifehack
An escape like no other.
It took me 30+ years to discover the wonders of paint. My wife loves to crochet, that is her great love, relaxing from the stresses of an overfilled work-life by making little blankets or beanies or other cosy things with her hands.
By J R Rajorne5 years ago in Lifehack
Capture the Wind
I take a deep breath, wrap my hands around the ball of clay and press down on the pedal. It is late at night or early in the morning, and if I am really fortunate, a daytime visit to the studio. The clay jerks my arms in rhythm with the rotation. My palms press firmly into the top and side surfaces of the clay.
By Adelheid West 5 years ago in Lifehack
Ms. Sunshine
There’s a scratched up, medium-sized table in my bedroom. It stands next to my bed, and beneath that is my pink yoga mat. Pink is my second favorite color (I think we all have more than one favorite type). Yellow comes first for me. Thus there is Ms. Sunshine.
By Christian Lee5 years ago in Lifehack
A Needle, a Thread. That's all I need for Peace
My name is Irina, and I have lived in Florida since 1992. I am 61, grew up in Russia in the '60s, was a kid during Soviet Union times.
By Irina Patterson5 years ago in Lifehack
Mind the Fold
ORIGAMI Japanese meaning Ori = Folding, folded . G[k]ami = Paper = Folded paper Latin meaning Ori =To rise, arising, to be born, source, original, to ascend, to Spring up, to become visible, and to appear . Ami = friend, friendly; loveable; goodwill, cordial; peaceful relations
By A.S.L.5 years ago in Lifehack
Pinch N Stitch
Not too long ago did needle, and thread introduce themselves to me. Never have I ever thought we would be acquainted and become best of friends :)
By Butterfly Nation 5 years ago in Lifehack
Beyond Beads
I began beading for fun. I found a beading kit in an airport and thought it would be perfect to make something. I remember it well. It included an instruction book and all the necessary beads and components for the project.
By Diana Hayes5 years ago in Lifehack