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Everyday Creative Adventures

Archives for October 2013

DIY Polymer Clay Crochet Hook Handle

As you all know by now I really enjoy crocheting.  It’s what I do to relax.  A while ago, I tried my hand at amigurumi (the Japanese craft of crocheting small stuffed animals).  It took me a little less than an hour to decide that amigurumi wasn’t for me and then it took me a […]

Easy Reversible Crochet Boot Cuffs

Here’s a great way to accessorize without breaking the bank! Show off your boots with the great 2-in-1 pattern. Pick a yarn color that matches your boots and rock that style that matches your mood. See the free pattern below or better yet, get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here. One of my very favorite […]

Best Salad Ever

Best Salad Ever Recipe – This weekend we celebrated Thanksgiving in Canada… I’m still having trouble buttoning up my pants.  We were blessed to be invited to two Thanksgiving dinners and for the one at my mother-in-laws house I was asked to provide a salad.  As soon as I found out that a salad was […]

Monsters Coloring Page

Monsters Coloring Page – The air these days is colder and crisper, the leaves are beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow and the sky is grey more often than blue… fall is here!  The kids are starting to think about the upcoming holidays including Halloween. I’m looking forward to seeing all the cute little […]

How to Make Vector Silhouettes from a Photo

How to Make Vector Silhouettes from a Photo – Silhouettes are always a nice touch in any composition and they’re actually really easy to create from a photo.  To clarify for everyone, vector images are images that will scale to any size without losing their sharpness and clarity – some people refer to them as clipart. […]