My newest mini book shows you my favorite techniques for mini book making. Learn how to pronounce “zine”, make a zine, and why I love them!
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/mini-zine-step-by-step-how-to-make-a-basic-zine/
My newest zine is out! This past summer while my daughter was being excessively determined to never do math again and that it’s worthless — this little gem was born. Just 3 months later she�...
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/mini-zine-how-math-ruined-summer-vacation/
Grand Re-Opening of the Craft Leftovers Shop: Your Hub for Resourceful Craft Inspiration & Eco-Conscious Fine Art! I am thrilled to announce the return of the Craft Leftovers Shop at its new digi...
First published January 05, 2007; Oscar’s Crocheted Fingerless Mittens was my very first crochet pattern every published on the blog. I still remember typing up the pattern in my college apartm...
https://craftleftovers.com/projects/free-crochet-pattern-oscars-fingerless-gloves/
Do it for the “publicity” rarely works: Here is how to Make sure it Does. Enjoy the podcast here or your favorite player. Enjoy the Livestream video edition: Treat me to a cuppa: https://ko-f...
https://craftleftovers.com/podcast/ep-18-do-it-for-the-publicity-guidelines/
Just wanted to send a quick message out to let you know I’m pausing live streaming for the rest of the year. I’m working on some really exciting projects right now and as they ramp up, I need...
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/switching-up-live-stream-to-pre-recorded-schemes/
And back! Whew, the first Livestream after the move. What a whirlwind. Made it here through a rainstorm! Giving you an update on why I took a long break, and then a longer than expected break. Po...
Gather up those textiles you’ve been meaning to work on and join me for some creative social fun. Bring any projects to work on, ie.. knitting, crochet, needle work, whatever. 5:30 – 8:00pm T...
What if you don't take breaks because you are so in love with what you are doing every day? Welp. Suck it up buttercup, you need a lunch break too.
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/ep-16-take-a-break-from-work/
Mending is that bridge between creative worlds. Whether a hobbiest or professional, we all have something to share, contribute, and a sock with a hole. For those of us that are a little more quie...
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/a-place-to-mend-the-octagon/
The number one book I recommend to creatives entrepreneurs is Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. Today I’m going to share the story of how reading this book transformed how I run my businesses�...
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/ep-15-how-and-why-i-use-profit-first-in-my-creative-businesses/
Join me for 40 minutes of relaxed mending and afternoon tea. Today I reknit the top of my daughter’s hat that “exploded” at school. I also show off a few other projects in my mending basket...
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/re-knitting-dropped-stitches-in-realtime-live/
Last year I turned google ads on. This year I’m turning them off. Here is the why for both choices. Plus a little digressing. Craft Leftovers the blog has been around since that 2006 Hello Worl...
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/turning-off-ads-on-craft-leftovers/
Before making a plan for the next year, (Ep 01 of Craft Leftovers), let’s take an hour to consider this past year. What went well? What could have been better? What just totally missed the boat...
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/ep-14-annual-review-in-an-hour/
One of the questions I get most often. Okay more like the “oh no” deer in the headlights response I get when I bring up book keeping. It doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, it can be kind of...
https://craftleftovers.com/craft/ep-13-bookkeeping-for-creatives/