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    The Joy of Starting Your Next Project Today

    Are you a person who collects pins on Pinterest, hoping to try out a new craft idea? Or you watch all of the tutorials you come across on social media? Maybe you even go as far as to purchase supplies for that project, hopeful that you'll get around to making it someday. But somehow those supplies become easily forgotten and are still sitting in the shopping bag you brought home from the store months ago.

    It's not just you, it's most of us. Maybe we feel like we're not quite ready to begin. Will we have enough supplies? Will we get frustrated and give up? Will we continue with the project if it's not turning out perfect enough for our satisfaction. 

    What if we could embrace an imperfect beginning? If we start today, we may discover the joy that comes with making progress and creating. And learning a new skill is rewarding in itself, as it can likely apply to future projects as well. Use mistakes as learning opportunities and correct them as you can.

    It might not come together in a night but try to make progress every day or every week until your project is complete. Then improve your skillset by continuing onto the next project, whether it's using the same techniques, or experimenting with new ones.

    Below you will find practical tips to motivate you to begin. There is true joy that can be found in starting. So, begin your next project today!
    The joy of starting - why your next project should be today's project.
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    How To Choose The Ideal Gift

    The diagram below shows some brief descriptions of our best tips for choosing the ideal gift.
    How to Choose the Ideal Gift
    A Season of Giving - Handmade Gifts

    Need some gift ideas? Here you go!

    Wonderfully Made Necklace

    Wonderfully Made Necklace

    $19.99 $10.00

    This beautiful necklace is made with a 16 inch chain with an extension, and a gorgeous prism charm pendant. It comes with an encouraging Scripture card: "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. - Psalm 139:14" Ages 16+

    Buffalo Plaid Blessed Pumpkin

    Buffalo Plaid Blessed Pumpkin

    $8.00 $5.00

    This adorable stuffed pumpkin is hand sewn with orange & black cotton fabric with a buffalo check plaid print! It measures approximately 6 inches in width and comes with a "Blessed" tag/paper sign. Use it as fall decor or as a centerpiece to decorate your Thanksgiving table.

    Mini Yarn Pumpkins DIY Project

    Mini Yarn Pumpkins DIY Project

    $5.00 $4.00

    Make your own wooden bead yarn pumpkins! Comes with supplies to make three yarn pumpkins. Any extra yarn you may have left over can be used to make matching tassels. (You will need your own scissors for this project, but you will get two types of needles to keep and reuse for future projects.) Includes 3 wooden beads with large hole centers, three orange yarns, brown yarn for stems, needle, thread, plastic yarn needle, and link to directions. Find directions here: How to Make Mini Yarn Pumpkins

    Autumn Coffee Small Gift Bag

    Autumn Coffee Small Gift Bag

    $9.99 $5.00

    Make a small autumn gift more special with this small 4.5" x 4.5" handmade gift bag! Soft flannel with coffee themed words, a fuzzy crocheted trim and strap, and handmade yarn pumpkin and tassel! (Word placement will vary per item.) Bag is lined with the same fabric. Super cute and reusable!

    Pumpkin Tassel Small Gift Bag

    Pumpkin Tassel Small Gift Bag

    $2.50 $2.00

    Small kraft gift bag with green tassel and yarn pumpkin decoration. 5" x 3.8" x 2" sides, plus 3" handles (total height with handles is 8")

    Tan Gold Flower Chalkboard Tag Clip with Gift Bag

    Tan Gold Flower Chalkboard Tag Clip with Gift Bag

    $3.75

    Reusable! This cute handmade flower is attached to a chalkboard gift tag with a clip, which attaches to a polka-dot gift bag. Chalk not included.