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Sometimes I design non-yarn crafts too. (+A Giveaway!)

October 20, 2015 4 Comments

The new Washi Tape Craft Crafts book from Amy Anderson of Mod Podge Rocks is super adorable and packed with fun, easy DIYs!

Longtime readers of this blog will recall a time when I was sharing general crafts as my bread and butter. As I got my footing and found my calling as a yarn craft & pattern designer, I had many adventures, including writing for other blogs. One of my favorite blog contributor gigs was with Mod Podge Rocks! from Amy Anderson, who also runs the blog Washi Tape Crafts.

Colorblock wall clock DIY by Heidi Gustad of Hands Occupied in Amy Anderson's new book, Washi Tape Crafts

When Amy asked me to design a project for her book based on the Washi Tape Crafts blog, which also shares its name, I accepted without hesitation. It was a shockingly fast process! I’ve gotten so used to the slow process of knit design (which inclues test knitting, tech editing, etc.) that the relatively short turnaround of designing and making an easy clock project with washi tape was almost startling.

The book Washi Tape Crafts not only shows you all of the washi tape techniques and ideas you need to know, but it comes with a pack of washi tape to get you crafting asap.

Designing for this book reminded me of the beauty of quick DIYs: the satisfaction of finishing something quickly. And that’s what the book is all about! Featuring over 100 ways to brighten up everyday items in no time, Washi Tape Crafts is super giftable, complete with 10 rolls of custom-designed washi tape you can’t find elsewhere.

The new Washi Tape Craft Crafts book from Amy Anderson of Mod Podge Rocks is super adorable and packed with fun, easy DIYs!

Enter to win a copy of Washi Tape Crafts!

If you’d like to try my awesome clock project or, maybe like 109 other easy projects (I guess they’re pretty awesome too), you can enter here to win a copy. :D

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is an artist, author and crafts designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame. In addition to running the Hands Occupied Blog and Pattern Shop, you can find her making videos & co-hosting the Very Serious Crafts podcast.

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  1. Amy Anderson

    October 20, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Thank you so much for the giveaway my friend! I’m going to share, of course! xo

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  2. charlotte

    October 24, 2015 at 11:10 am

    THIS WOULD CHANGE MY LIFE, I LOVE TO MAKE THINGS>> THANK YOU FOR THIS CHANCE TO WIN

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  3. Tricia Copeland

    October 24, 2015 at 1:15 pm

    I’m starting a MakerSpace in my middle school library. The kids would love having this book as a resource for their creativity! Looks like so much fun!!

    Reply
  4. theresa

    October 27, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Oh I would have so so so much fun with this! Would live to be the winner!

    Reply

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Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker beh Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker behind Hands Occupied! 👋🏻 I’ve been enjoying making Reels a lot lately, but I wanted to bop in to share a regular photo & say hello. 🤓 
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rather than giving you my bio right now, I have a question. I just got this new sweater & I can’t stop imaging how funny it would be to wear this to a knitting class ... is that bad? 🤣🤣🤣
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Pictured: a blond woman with glasses wearing a sweater that reads “all your sweaters are ugly” standing in front of a Christmas tree.
Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is o Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is one of the most common methods for finishing a knitting project and helping ensure its final size and shape. Learn basic blocking for absolute beginners in an easy-to-follow (non-Reel!) video tutorial! Catch the tutorial on YouTube or the Hands Occupied Blog, link is in bio. 🧶 #handsoccupied #stopswatchandblockit #KPAmbassadorsDec20 #sponsored
Had to share this perfect capture of one of my fav Had to share this perfect capture of one of my favorite weird homemade Christmas ornaments: a simple macramé Santa face with beads for the eyes and nose! My Great-Grandma made it too. 🎄
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