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December 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

Weekly Reader 12.06.13 | Hands Occupied

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crafts, decor & more

modern christmas tree display shelf -curbly
embroidered tree skirt -just crafty enough
handmade wood ornaments -hello lidy
DIY leather bag -tilly and the buttons
fruity key rings -my poppet
pop-up puppets -say yes to hoboken

read/watch/listen

Are you a blogger or Etsy seller looking for photo tips? I highly recommend 50 Dollar Studio. It’s got a ton of tips and tricks for getting amazing shots at home. I am learning so much reading it! / Rewatched Call the Midwife and am loving it just as much this time around. / Christmas music is on loop in my office these days.

in case you missed it…

  • make some droll-worthy chocolate peppermint blossoms for the holidays
  • how to survive epic car trips
  • make a vintagey bird feeder ornament
  • check out my latest for Houzz on how to DIY your own gift wrapping station

Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: christmas, craft, crafts, diy, holiday, inspiration, ornaments, puppet, scandinavian, shelf, tree, tree skirt, weekly reader

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a knitting, crochet and crafts designer. She first learned to knit at age 8 from a grandmother who saw in her a need for something to keep her busy. She's now a full time designer, video host, blogger & teacher. You can keep up with her designs and more by following handsoccupied on your favorite social network.

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Yarn craft designer & blogger, partial to primary colors, vintage style, & most needlecrafts. ✂️ 🎙️Co-host, @seriouscrafts podcast.

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Instagram post 17907716131385211 Feeling festive this fine weekend with my sidekick Storm. 🐩🎄❄️
Instagram post 18043011205209234 Happy weekend, everyone! There are several new faces today, so to you, I say welcome! 😊 I’m Heidi, the knitting, crochet and yarn crafts designer behind Hands Occupied. I’m based in Chicago, where I work out of a small studio space, the Hands Occupied Studio. Every week I host an open Craft Night and on the last Sunday of the month we have a Crafternoon. They’re all free and open to anyone who wants to hang out and craft with others (snacks are always welcome!). .
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A little about me: I’m a knit and crochet pattern designer, but I’m really about all things string, from crochet to macramé. Lately I’ve been particularly obsessed with contemporary latch hook and punch needle trends. However, in my recent handmade wardrobe projects I’ve been drawn to everything vintage. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Funny how that works! 😆.
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In addition to the blog, design work, and the Studio, I co-host the Very @seriouscrafts Podcast, a top 10-ranked crafts podcast heading into our third season in 2020! 🎙 That about covers it - thanks so much for indulging a long caption 🙏🏼 , and I’m so glad to have you here! ☺️❤️💛💙 #handsoccupied #veryseriouscrafts
Instagram post 17855857273660569 Have you downloaded this new charity knitting pattern? The Triangle Rib Baby Hat knits up quick and is perfect to squeeze in between making holiday gifts! Visit the link in bio to get your hands on this free charity knitting pattern for babies to start stitching for a cause. ❤️❤️❤️
Instagram post 17845581628824699 Today on the blog, we’re talking about how to use the @knitcompanion app specifically in garment knitting. With new advanced note-taking features that let you write by hand, directly on your digital pattern page, the newest version of knitCompanion is definitely worth a try! The full review is linked in bio. #ad
Instagram post 18006397024263184 How adorable is Storm and her little ironing board step stool? 😭 .
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Seems like a good excuse to let y’all know that the #handsoccupiedstudio schedule for Craft Nights and Crafternoons has been updated through 1/8! .
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Head to the link in bio to update your calendars- Christmas & New Years Days both land on Wednesday this year, so there will not be Craft Night those days, but we WILL have Crafternoon on 12/29 from noon to 4 as usual. I imagine it’ll be a great time to detox from family time. Not that anyone will need it by the 29th... 🎄😜
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