Busy Hands Crafting Blog

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  In memory of my grandma. Love you to the core, Grams. 💓 Products Used: MFT PI Love You to the Core MFT Oval STAX MFT Skinny Strips MFT Fishtail STAX MFT Spring Scene Builder MFT Tiny Check Paper Pack VersaFine Ink WOW Embossing Powder Copic Sketch Markers

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When my grandfather passed away three weeks ago, I knew I wanted to attempt to make these sweet memory bears I've seen over the years. The only issue was that I was not the best seamstress in the world. I'm a novice, at best. But I wanted to do this for my family and for my boys. So, I set out on a new crafting adventure, practicing on a thrift store flannel shirt first. I learned a lot in the process, but most importantly, I gained the confidence that I could actually manage this task. It's less than perfect, but I did, in fact, create something that resembles the intended result. I'll be starting the "real deals" soonish -- right now I'd like to maybe make a card or two while I have my crafting table back. Pattern: 18" Memory Bear "Chipper Bear" by MakeAMemoryBear

I started these months ago, but just now finished. I call them my legacy baby blankets. I'm not planning on going anywhere, but since I'm not promised tomorrow, good health, or continued use of my hands by the time the boys start their own families, I made two baby blankets, one for each boy, for their firstborns. Morbid, I suppose, but I wanted to make sure they had something made by me, just in case. They will be packed away for safe keeping for now. Pattern: Making Plans by Fifty Four Ten Studio Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted

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This is based off the last written note we found by my grandmother when she passed. Lilacs remind me of her, as she always had them in her yard. I'm missing her especially bad today, since it's Easter Sunday. We always went over on Easter and she always had an egg hunt for the boys. This is probably the first year without and it's hitting me pretty hard for some reason. It's just another "milestone" that makes me miss her more as time passes. I want to list all the many things that are wrong with this project, but it's what I ended up with and the sentiment is what matters. It isn't original to her, but it obviously resonated with her enough to cause her to write it down. My world has been upside down for the past several months. Losing her played a huge part in that. So, this quote has really stuck with me as well. So much is uncertain right now, but we have to continue to trust God through it all. I feel like that's the main lesson He has

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I haven't done a counted cross stitch kit since I was about 16, but when I was looking for a project and saw this one, I said, "Perfect!" 🤣 Products Used: Dimensions Cross Stitch Kit Can't Adult

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Remember this sketch ? Well, I was still too chicken to color it, so I decided to try my hand at something slightly more forgiving -- digital. So, I scanned my image, cleaned it up, and colored it using Photoshop. I have used Photoshop for many, many things before, but coloring was definitely not one of them. I admit -- it was totally daunting, but I quickly got the hang of the pen and tablet I bought Matt one Christmas and ended up really loving the process. I may just do it again someday. But at any rate, here is my finished lion. I'm fairly happy with him. I wish I was better at drawing, but...it is what it is. I may still color the original and give it to the boys.

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