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November, November

November 17, 2012 1 Comment

Happy early Thanksgiving, everyone!

I can’t believe the holidays are almost here. Last month, Hands Occupied got a makeover, including a mobile-friendly design, some new graphics, and I started posting more each week. This month, like all other crafty types around holiday time, I am going to be consistently busy making and sharing projects with you guys to help with holiday entertaining, home decor, and runway-inspired accessories for holiday parties. My goal is to be posting 4-5 times a week (including at least 2 tutorials) by Valentine’s Day. Wish me luck!

Below, you’ll see some of my personal favorite posts, roundups, tutorials and finds from my writing for other blogs this past month. Starting in a couple weeks, I’ll be writing for one of my favorite blogs, Mod Podge Rocks! I’ll be creating tutorials about once a month, and I’m really, really excited.

Here’s wishing you a warm Thanksgiving,

Heidi

PS: Don’t forget about the Cricut Mini giveaway going on here at Hands Occupied. You can enter through 11:59 pm on Monday!

November Roundup | HandsOccupied.com

1. Stenciled Burlap Candle Holder  / 2. Beer Bottle Fall Candle Holders / 3. Simple Autumn Candle Holders / 4. Fall Tea Light Holders / 5. Ruff House Art / 6. Paperoni Press  / 7. ‘Little Stitches’ Book Review / 8. Orange Slice Pumpkin

1-4 :: Candle Making at Craft Gossip / 5-6 :: Stationery Finds for Discover Paper / 7-8 :: Posts for Goodsmiths

All image sources may be found in the original posts above. 

 

Filed Under: Inspiration, My Work Elsewhere Tagged With: 2012, letter from the editor, mod podge rocks, november, roundup

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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