Just look at the world around you Right here on the ocean floor Such wonderful things surround you What more is you looking for? Do you know what’s even hotter for summer than the rising temperatures? MERMAIDS! From under the sea inspired hair color to ocean home decor, nautical legends are the reason for the…
by Tamara Kelly of Moogly Whether you have kids, or you were a kid once (which is, well, everybody!), you probably remember those classroom art projects for Mother’s Day. Clay, macaroni, paint, and maybe even a bit of yarn all combined to make something that was full of love, if not raw artistic talent. I…
You know how comforting and relaxing yarn crafting can be — now, share it with others! April is Stress Awareness Month, so we’re using our knit and crochet talents to spread the word and offer relief. In keeping with the theme “When life gives you lemons…” we’ve teamed up with the Craft Yarn Council for…
We love getting crafty, and dyeing yarn is just another way to have fun with your crafts! Check out our round-up of ways to dye any kind of yarn — yes, even acrylic! How To: Pick a Yarn to Hand-Dye Choose the Right Dye for Your Fiber Dye Acrylic Yarn with Rit Dye Hand Paint…
A few weeks ago, I did a post on how to yarn-bomb your headphones. In the spirit of the Grammys, I used Vanna’s Glamour. It was super sparkly and shiny and went really well with my hair. However, spring has sprung and I needed to spruce up my headphone glam! This past weekend I took what I…
Today’s guest post is brought to us by Tamara Kelly, author and designer of Moogly Blog. New year, new resolutions – and one of the most common ones for us crafters is getting our stash and supplies organized! You can by bins and shelves and all sorts of sorting things… but you can also use…
In this guest post by Gali Beeri, she walks us through her design process for a superhero costume party she recently attended. Looking for costume inspiration for conventions or Halloween? Read on! New York Comic Con is one of the city’s biggest pop culture conventions, dedicated to comics, movies, TV shows, and more. Over 150,000…
For beginners who are interested in weaving, a cardboard loom is a great way to learn and practice designs before deciding to invest in a sturdier loom – like the Cricket Loom or Martha Stewart CraftsTM Knit & Weave Loom Kit. This step by step tutorial will help you get started on your new journey into weaving!…
Crafters are often intimidated by straying from pattern instructions, but one of the easiest ways to customize a project is by simply changing the colors! Pattern designers do a great job picking colors for their samples, but sometimes you’ll find that although they look lovely, they aren’t your colors. For patterns that are written for one…
Blogger and author Kathryn Vercillo is an expert in the area of using crafting to heal, having researched the topic extensively for her book Crochet Saved My Life. In this post she explores the benefits of having pets and other animals in our lives and how we can craft for them as a way to heal…
It’s May the Fourth, it’s May the Fourth! Happy #StarWarsDay! In observance of this great day of geekery, we’ve put together a collection of our favorite patterns. Enjoy! Crochet Dark Commander mask by Crafty Ridge.* Make your own with Vanna’s Choice®. Crochet Droid Beanies by Jen Spears.* Make your own with Vanna’s Choice®. Mini Master…
Blogger and author Kathryn Vercillo is an expert in the area of using crafting to heal, having researched the topic extensively for her book Crochet Saved My Life. In this post she explores how prayer shawls help both the maker and the recipient of the handmade item. Read Kathryn’s previous blog posts on the Lion Brand…
