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Craft Blog Tools: Fair Compensation Email Template | Red-Handled Scissors

Craft Blog Tools: Fair Compensation Email Template

I’m a professional craft writer. And, because I generate all of my income through craft-related pursuits, fair compensation is a subject that’s very near and dear to my heart. Every day, I receive emails from well-meaning companies who want to work with me on a giveaway, partner with me on a tutorial, or “pick my …

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Sunday Snapshot: Lion Brand Yarn Party - BlogHer 2012 | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Lion Brand Yarn Party – BlogHer 2012

On Wednesday, I was lucky enough to attend a special blogger event at Lion Brand Yarn, where we took a tour of the offices, design department, and studio, met the CEO, learned how to dye yarn blanks with sharpie markers, and then sat down for a delicious dinner at Mesa Grill. It was a wonderful …

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Video: Dyeing Yarn with Sharpie Markers at Lion Brand Yarn | Red-Handled Scissors

Video: Dyeing Yarn with Sharpie Markers at Lion Brand Yarn

Did you know that you can dye your own custom yarn with Sharpie markers and a little bit of water? If the answer is no, then I’m about to blow your mind! If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, then you already know that I spent yesterday afternoon hanging out at Lion Brand Yarn. …

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Tutorial: Altoids Tin Travel Embroidery Kit for Craftzine.com | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Altoids Tin Travel Embroidery Kit for Craftzine.com

My Altoids Tin Travel Embroidery Kit tutorial is now on CRAFT! Altoids tins are an easy way to keep your embroidery supplies organized, no matter where you do your stitching. Head over to CRAFT to learn how to make a custom travel kit of your own: Project: Altoids Tin Travel Embroidery Kit Project: Altoids Tin …

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