by cjacks@cjacks.com | Dec 9, 2023 | Crafts/DIY, Painting
I was in the mood to dig out the watercolors the other day. It had been a while since I last did one, so I decided to try a few doodles to scrub off the rust, so to speak. I didn’t have too much of a plan besides trying a sunset or two. That evolved into using...
by Valerie Schwader | Feb 25, 2023 | Crafts/DIY, Crochet
This is going to be a pretty short review. I have made this pattern a few times and really enjoy making these. They work up pretty fast, but you will need to watch your counting. Be sure to lay it out occasionally to ensure there are no skipped repetitions! I did...
by Valerie Schwader | Dec 29, 2022 | Music, Sewing
Years ago (2015-2017) I had the privilege of living out a childhood dream – to be in a band. I never shared any of my videos and photos on my blog, but it was an experience! We were known then as Psychedelic Revival and played mostly 60’s music. As the...
by Valerie Schwader | Jul 29, 2022 | Crafts/DIY, Painting, Woodworking
A few years ago My folks were getting rid of an old beat up bench that they had, so I decided I could take it and have a few more years use out of it. Well, after a year, the middle board rotted and I thought it had outlived its usefulness. But, being who I am, I...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Dec 14, 2021 | Crafts/DIY, Crochet
TIPS This is my first graphgan. It has crossed off one thing from my huge bucket list whilst simultaneously making what, I hope, will make my friend happy (and warm) during these cold months in PA. This is my first attempt at doing a graphgan. I created the pattern...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Jun 29, 2021 | Crafts/DIY, Crochet
Using some leftover yarn I had, I decided to give the basic bralette pattern by Morale Fiber a go. Overall, I found the pattern extremely well written and it worked up pretty quickly. I am pleased with the result, with a few caveats: 1. Check your gauge. I *never*...
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