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September 13, 2013 3 Comments

Weekly Reader 09.13.13 | Hands Occupied

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this was awesome

crafts & decor

pencil beads -home made simple
cute crochet cowl -callaloo soup
fringe top pencils -lynn + lou
lap desk makeover -knack and whimsey
embroidered notebook -on my honor
geometric painted welcome mat -petit elephant
salt & chili pretzels -bright. bazaar.

read/watch/listen

I finished The Book Thief, and it was emotional breakdown-including in the best way. / I am so psyched for the upcoming movie adaptation of The Book Thief – here’s the trailer. / Music by The Andrews Sisters has been my work music of choice this week.

in case you missed it…

  • Custom stamped pencils are simple and adorable.
  • The Amazings offers online classes that are… amazing!
  • Craft a festive pumpkin out of orange slice candies.
  • I guest posted over at One Good Thing By Jillee, sharing a faux flower accessories how-to.
  • My latest roundup for Houzz is Chic vs. Criminal: Black and White Stripes in Home Decor (such a dramatic title, it makes me laugh every time).

Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: cowl, crafts, crochet, diy, embroidery, fringe, lap desk, necklace, notebook, pencil beads, pencil crafts, pretzels, weekly reader, welcome mat

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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  1. Christine Brackley

    September 13, 2013 at 6:30 am

    Hi

    Just found your website, a link from Jilee.

    I also love crafting , always looking for new ideas.

    I am also a Librarian, I work in a small library in Tarbert Argyll, in Scotland, it’s just me in there and I love my job.

    From
    Christine

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  2. Rach

    September 16, 2013 at 7:36 am

    Oh my gosh! I teach that book every year at my high school and would love to see a movie made. That characters look perfect with those actors. Cant wait!

    Reply
  3. Petit Elefant

    September 18, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks so much for including me in your roundup! Great blog. Love the Book Thief too (sob).

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Speaking of which, dang it’s good to have my mental health back consistently after the past couple of years. The anxious parts of my personality are just chilling, rather than constantly screaming that my work isn’t good enough to share. The confident parts of me that matter have me creating (and starting to share my creations & process with strangers and friends) again! 
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Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, wh Just divided the sleeves on this quick sweater, which has unsurprisingly turned into a love letter to primary colors. ❤️💛💙 The heart stripe is a wee tweak I incorporated, and I don’t regret it! 
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I am unfortunately home bound for the near future I am unfortunately home bound for the near future thanks to the big, bad bug. So far I’ve knit half a sweater, consumed about a gallon of ginger tea, & plowed through 3 seasons of Pit Bulls and Parolees. 
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