Pinterest is full of amazing DIY crafts for adults, but sometimes it’s hard to find easy, fun projects that you’ll actually enjoy making. Whether you’re new to crafting or a seasoned pro, this list of 21 cool crafts for adults is packed with creative activities you’ll love. From practical home decor to stylish wearable crafts,…
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Slow Living Stories – Spring Edition🌷: What I’m Weaving, Reading, Decorating & More
Welcome to the first chapter of a brand new series where I’ll be sharing slow living ideas and a peek into my handmade life. I’m pulling back the curtain on the cozy, the crafty, and the curious—basically, everything that’s been keeping me inspired. From the things I’m weaving, to the book that’s got my attention,…
Weaving with Nature: Tips & Tutorial Using Supplies from Nature
Nature, with all its texture, colour, and seasonal variation, is an incredible source of visual inspiration. It’s also a unique starting point for gathering up found materials that can be incorporated into your weavings, including handwoven art. So whether you are a long-time weaver or just a beginner, you’ll find – as I did –…
15 Crafty Links To Kick Your Summer Into High Gear (+ FREE Downloads)
I’ve got some crafty links that are the perfect way to kick your creativity into high gear this summer! I was recently surprised – pleasantly so – by a small, outdoor music concert taking place just two doors down from our home. Apparently, our small township organized a live concert series hosted by a few…
My ‘Weaving Basics Video Course,’ Now Available on Etsy
I’m excited to introduce you to the ‘Weaving Basics Video Course’ for Beginners, now available in my Etsy shop! WEAVING BASICS: A VIDEO COURSE FOR BEGINNERS Have you ever watched fibre artists showcase beautiful tapestries on Instagram or Facebook and wondered “how did they do that?” Have you seen woven wall hangings displayed in a…
Summer House & Home Projects (& Other Random Activities)
There is nothing more gratifying than finally getting to work on some long-delayed home projects! While some are indoor projects others are outdoor ones that – for this self-confessed homebody – are a great way to get sunshine into my routine this summer. If you need some home DIY ideas – or just love to…
10 Weaving Tips For Faster, Easier & Better Frame Loom Weaving
In today’s blog post, I’m sharing my 10 weaving tips to make your weaving experience faster, easier, and more enjoyable (than it already is 😊 ). ~The following contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here.~ No one loves weaving more than I do. And I love sharing my…
Top 10 Posts of 2021 from A Pretty Fix!
As 2022 begins, I’m taking a moment to share the top 10 posts of 2021 from A Pretty Fix! It’s been another crazy year with a few interesting detours for me. I finally opened my Etsy shop with some of my handcrafted fibre art pieces for sale. I’ll soon be providing fibre art courses and…
DIY Fringeless Weaving: Half Damascus Stitch
I’ve got another simple weaving tutorial for the weavers out there. It’s on how you can make a fringeless weaving using a simple, yet effective technique called the half damascus stitch. If you’ve ever wanted to keep things clean, neat and simple, then you’ll definitely love this DIY! WHY GO FRINGELESS? No one loves a…
My 6-Year Blogiversary: Top 6 YouTube Videos
In honour of A Pretty Fix’s 6-year anniversary this month, I’m taking you into the blog archives and looking back at some of the most-read, most-watched posts and videos. Today, I’m sharing the Top 6 YouTube videos from A Pretty Fix! Although A Pretty Fix is a whole 6 years old (I still can’t believe…
Top 10 Mini Crafts from A Pretty Fix (my faves!)
Next month, I’ll be celebrating 6 years of blogging here at A Pretty Fix – time flies! Over the years, I’ve done a variety of crafts and decor projects to add some zip and personality to my home (yes, I said zip ). But today, I’m sharing with you My Top 10 Mini Crafts from…
Half Moon DIY Clay Hangers
If you’re a fan of air dry clay, you’ll love today’s tutorial. I’m sharing how to make these Half Moon DIY Clay Hangers, two ways. Use them as you would a dowel to hang up your yarn wall hangings, weavings, macrame pieces or any other handmade creation! ~The following contains affiliate links at no…