Category: General
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Finding peace in crafting – what life looks like now that I’m embracing imperfections
Last week, I did a deep dive into my experience as a perfectionist with my crafting. Once I began to identify the habits I had developed as a perfectionist, I also began to recognize how those habits were actually holding me back and I began coming up with ways to counter those habits. I still… Read more
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How to learn a new craft type
One of the things I stumble on a lot when scrolling thru social media is new crafts or new craft types. I love seeing the creativity of others and what they come up with. Even if it’s just a new crochet stitch, new paper crafts that I’ve never seen, miniature builds from scratch using wood… Read more
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How to choose a new craft project
I don’t know about you but I always have a lengthy list of craft projects. Currently, I have a backlog of kits from craft stores and online, dozens of pins on Pinterest with links to patterns and tutorials, requests for items from my kids and family, a wish list of home decor items, creative journaling… Read more
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Organizational Techniques
My brain is usually trying to figure out the best or most efficient method to complete tasks. This has also found its way into my hobbies. One of my most frequent complaints about complete miniature houses is the fact that there is so much cutting and time spent finding components to complete certain steps. How… Read more
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Getting started..
The author reminisces about their childhood hobby of building model cars, which faded during college due to budget and social pressures. They later rediscovered crafting through puzzles and crochet before finding a new passion for miniature houses, inspired by their daughter. They now plan to share their crafting journey online. Read more