Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned weaver, one of the funnest parts of weaving is deciding how you will hang your weave once it’s off the loom. While many of us focus on learning new weaving techniques – especially early on – how we finish off our weavings is just as important to the…
Craft Room Mood Board (+ Tips For Designing Your Space)
It seems ages ago that I first began to dream up a craft space of my own. A space where I could unleash my creativity without causing crafty chaos in other parts of my home 😉 I’m sure some of you can relate! Well, today I’m excited to update you on the progress of my…
10 Best Weaving Tutorials from A Pretty Fix
One of the most requested craft tutorials on the blog is, hands-down, related to weaving. It is, by far, the most popular of my blog posts and, more recently, video tutorials on My YouTube Channel. I don’t know about you, but for me, it’s also one of my personal, all-time favourite crafts. I love everything…
Pet Door Installation Using the WORX Cordless 2 in 1 Saw: Our Review
I’m so excited to be collaborating with WORX, a company specializing in innovative yard and DIY tools. Today, I’m sharing our thoughts – both mine and Mr Fix’s – specifically on the WORX Cordless 2 in 1 Saw (a Reciprocating and Jigsaw rolled into one y’all!). It’s a compact and powerful tool that I think both…
Top 10 Craft & Decor Posts of 2018!
Hi Friends! Happy 2019! How did you spend your holidays this year? I visited friends and family and had a very restful season for which I am exceptionally grateful 🙂 As I move on into a new year, I love to reflect – not only for what lies ahead, but what I’ve experienced during the…
Christmas To-Do List (FREE Download)
Hi Friends! With just a couple of weeks left till Christmas (for my Orthodox family and friends, there’s an extra two weeks or so to get the holiday prep all done!), I thought I might pop in and share my FREE Christmas To-Do List with all of you 🙂 Below, you can see some of…
Four Simple Brown Paper Gift Wrap Ideas
I’ve always loved gifts wrapped in brown paper, especially those that offer an interesting twist. There’s something nostalgic and lovely about presents wrapped in paper, don’t ya think? That’s why today I wanted to pop in and share four simple brown paper gift wrap ideas that’ll spruce up your holiday gift giving this season. Using…
5 Treeless Christmas Decorating Ideas (To Up Your Holiday Style!)
Now, don’t misunderstand me here. I am a big fan of the mighty Christmas tree! It is the piece de resistance of holiday decorating. But, if you’re someone with a tiny space or little means or, like me, don’t have children or hosting duties this year (hubby and I are traveling during Christmas), then you…
Beautiful Minimal Christmas Craft Ideas (you can DIY this weekend!)
I’ve always gravitated towards minimal Christmas craft ideas for my holiday decor. There’s just something so calming about keeping things simple and clean. Now, don’t get me wrong here! I love adding layers and texture in my home during the cold winter months. A decor-loving gal like me can’t help but love her home accessories 😉 …
The Ultimate ‘Cozy Homebody’ Gift Guide (for the Hygge-Obsessed)
So last year at this time, I shared my thoughts on How To Hygge Like a Pro. In it, I talked about the unrelenting popularity of the concept of ‘hygge’ – a Danish word that describes a general quality of coziness and contentment that, in turn, generates a feeling of well-bring within us. While this elusive…
No-Knit Gift Guide For The Modern Yarn Crafter
Yarn! I just love this crafting medium. There are so many possibilities for those of us who love using yarn, especially for modern yarn crafts. Everything from weaving to embroidery, and macrame to punch needle work is making its way into the new handmade revolution being fueled by all manner of modern creatives. The internet…
Oh-So-Simple Boho-Inspired Hoop Christmas Ornaments
It’s November, Friends! And you know what that means – it’s time to start planning for Christmas. While many of my American friends still have Thanksgiving to look forward to, we here in Canada have already celebrated that holiday and now have our eyes on the prize! The Christmas prize, that is. When it comes…