Albion Gould
makes & travels
I’m two months into my blanket and I’m already so impressed with myself that I’ve made it this far. I found myself rather impatiently waiting for my second batch of yarn after finishing the first three stripes–I never keep up with stitch or craft-a-longs, so I’m a bit baffled as to why I’m so antsy …
I love making and using tassels in my crafts and decorating–they’re so easy to make and add a fun pop to baskets, wall hangings, wreaths, and so much more. Tassels themselves can be decorated, too. Adding beads and charms can give a tassel a whole new look. This easy DIY beaded tassel charm is a …
I have a vision of living in a log cabin with cabinets full of handmade afghans and quilts and walls covered in finished cross stitch pieces. I’m a good ways off from all of it, but this year I’m making my start. I set myself a goal of finishing five crocheted blankets by the end …
Don’t you just love the bold and beautiful reds, golds, and oranges of fall? For real, you may have noticed that fall is my absolute favorite and while I tend to include fall colors year-round, I really go overboard when the actual season arrives. If you don’t go crazy like me but still want an …
I am so excited for fall crafting and have been obsessing over acorns. I missed acorns while in New Zealand–something that I never thought I’d say. They’re one of those things I always took for granted until I didn’t see them around anymore. I’ve collected some awesome and easy acorn crafts for fun fall crafting …
If you have kids, chances are that you’re looking for some easy crafts to keep them busy this summer. This easy popsicle stick pom pom bookmark is a great craft because kids won’t need help with it and it has the added bonus of being a usable bookmark for their summer reading. There’s even a …
