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February 14, 2014 1 Comment

Weekly Reader 02.14.14 | Hands Occupied

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It’s Valentine’s Day, you guys! I totally have work today, but I wish I were at home getting my heart-shaped crafting on! Since I can’t, I’ll just share some lovely projects & recipes I’d be making if I could right now. Happy Valentine’s Day! :)

this was awesome

crafts, decor & more

succulent valentine -see kate sew
really cool valentines crayons -capture by lucy
i’m nuts about you valentine -merrythought
vegetarian chickpeas and dumplings -oh my veggies
valentines party animals -confetti sunshine
boyfriend hat knitting pattern -the purl bee

read/watch/listen

Finished Counting by 7s. All the tears! / For Austen lovers, Austenland is so much fun! A great pick for Valentines week. / As I shared on Instagram, I threw an anti-valentine’s day party for my teens at the library. There was “i h8 u” & “this sux”-filled cookie decorating, and the room was decorated with broken heart paper cut-outs. :)

Weekly Reader 02.14.14 | Hands Occupied

Here’s the playlist we had at our little get together:

in case you missed it…

  • This is what the Moonrise Kingdom kids would have made if they were into DIY.
  • 50, five-zero, of my favorite handmade Valentines ideas.
  • Hearts + candles + ombre = SO FUN!

Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: crafts, crayons, diy, succulents, valentine, valentines day, valentines inspiration, weekly reader

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. Capture by Lucy

    February 23, 2014 at 10:31 am

    Wow – thanks so much for featuring my love heart crayons! Hope you had a great Valentines :)

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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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Last week I turned 35, so in honor of that here’s 3 things: 
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Pattern: modified #soldotnacrop sweater / yarn: various from my stash
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