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Greetings makers! We're back with another color match, this time for Etsy and their choice of Sky Blue for 2021. What's special about their choice for color of the year is it not only fits the year thematically, but it's based in sales and consumer behavior. Sky Blue has had a nearly 40% increase in searches. Data and life collided with their choice on this one. Etsy says they also chose this color because, "After such a tumultuous year, shoppers are looking forward to bluer skies ahead. While t …

Love is in the air! And what better way to celebrate it than with some crafting. Whether you're partnered or just have a couple of friends coming over, there's always a reason to bond over crafting.Just Chillin' With My GnomiesThere's gnome craft like gnome crafting! It doesn't matter what time of year it is, there's always something to celebrate. Your own customizable gnome is the perfect way to observe it. And if holiday gnomes aren't your style, we've got you covered with everyday basic kits, …

February is National Embroidery Month! We love any excuse to stitch something cute together, and this is the perfect time. Whether you like Redwork, improvisational embroidery, or are a beginning needle pointer, you'll love these kits, books, and digital downloads.For the BeginnersEverybody has to start somewhere. Whether you buy a book or a kit, something with good instructions and detailed charts is essential in your journey to becoming an expert embroiderer. This book is perfect for that. Wit …

Your wedding planning is one of the most stressful yet fun times of your life. With budgets, guest lists, venues, flowers, and everything else, who has the time to plan a bridal shower? Usually it would be one of the mothers, but this year it probably has to be different. Whether it's because of a virus or because of distance, going digital is a good way to work around whatever tries to stop your bridal experience.How does any bride begin their planning process? A good place to start is with boo …

With so many things being taken away last year, Pantone has double dealt the trends this year! They announced their 2021 color of the year was actually two colors: Illuminating and Ultimate Gray. They call the combination, "A marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting... practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic." These colors replace Classic Blue from 2020, but are still just as easily incorporated into your l …