How to Sew a Yarn Cozy

on January 13, 2020

Keep your yarn stash tangle free with a yarn cozy! Grab your favorite jersey knit fabric and make your own yarn cozy with this simple tutorial.

Last year I made my first cardigan. Yep. Well, it was actually my second because I made the first one and it didn’t fit so I took it apart and made the one I’m currently wearing. Its a bit oversized and super snuggly and not at all practical. AND I LOVE IT. I might post about it at some point if you guys are interested but this post is not about my sweater. Its about what happened after I took that first one apart.

That first sweater took A LOT of yarn. Like 7 skeins of yarn, and taking that apart and rewinding it is a chore to say the least. So I did myself a favor and got a yarn winder and wound all of those piles of yarn into nice manageable sized cakes. Then I did the same for 80% of my yarn stash because it was fun and I tend to fixate. So I was talking to my boss about all of my yarn winding and she showed me this wonderful thing called a yarn sock! AKA a yarn cozy.

If you’ve never seen one of these things they are like socks for your yarn and keeps the center pull cakes or skeins from bopping around in your bag and unwinding into a tangled mess. Upon receiving this wonderful gift I immediately figured… Hey! I can make that!

So I did. And I’ve got it mostly figured out so that I can now tell you how I did it.

How to Sew a Yarn Cozy

Cost: $10 or less (I had everything but the fabric on hand)
Time: 30 minutes or less
Skill level: Beginner

ByChelsea

Fall Perler Bead Earrings

on September 22, 2019

Perler Bead earrings are my favorite way to accessorize and these Fall Perler Bead Earrings are no joke! They come together in a snap and can match all of your favorite outfits! They also make really great gifts to friends, family and co-workers!

Fall is in the air in California! Or at least it is this week. I’m waiting until mid-October for ACTUAL fall, but we’ll get there eventually. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying taking evening walks though and finally pulling out my light sweaters. Well, pulling out is kinda strong. I have identified where they are located in my closet and have positioned them to be ready for when fall actually hits. I’m not complaining about 80 degree days though.

In the meantime, I’ve been teaching my new roommate about the wonders of crafting the stress away. I’m not sure she’s super into it, but I am on a mission okay? It WILL HAPPEN! This week, we’ve been making these super cute fall earrings out of perler beads to go with ALL the outfits. Also, life just feels better sometimes when you’re festive! Continue reading

ByChelsea

What’s on your Fall Bucket List? – Free Printable

on September 15, 2019

Keep up with your Fall Bucket List with this cute printable and some great ideas to get the most out of autumn!

What are your favorite things to do for fall? Me? I like to jump in leaves, drink all the pumpkin spice, and attempt to make an apple pie from scratch with varying results. (I will get you right one year!!!)

With school being as crazy as it is right now on top of work and just… the season, I haven’t been doing my bucket lists all that often. I figured this time, maybe I should make a super cute printable to put on my refrigerator to keep up with all my fall plans. Will it work? Who knows! BUT I do like having the visual reminder of what I’m looking forward to.

ByChelsea

For the Love of Bob Ross

on March 31, 2019

Got a Bob Ross fan in your life? Figure out what to get them AND yourself with this Bob Ross Gift Guide! And remember, no mistakes, just happy accidents.

You guys want to know what gets me through finals? Bob Ross.

Okay, so hear me out. Gone are the days where I can turn up my favorite jams or a movie that I’ve seen a million times and still study. I think for some reason my brain is now more distracted and/or concerned with what I’m actually retaining than reading to just get it done. I usually work while listening to film scores, but come finals season, you can only hear Jurassic Park so many times.

MAKE IT: DIY Flamingo Stencil Tote Bag

So, Bob Ross. Its pretty much ASMR before that was a thing. AND its super encouraging!
“There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.”
“Let’s paint a happy little tree right here. “

Ya’ll I could go on. Will I ever attempt a Bob Ross tutorial? I don’t know. BUT I will give you a list of all the Bob Ross stuff I am currently crushing on… because that is the neighborly thing to do right?

Bob Ross Gift Guide

For the Love of Bob Ross

Life advice: No mistakes, just happy accidents.