When I first started learning to crochet I followed Dana Bold’s videos. Her videos were great and easy to follow. Since then I’ve been following Chenda DIY’s videos. Her crochet clothes are really cute and stylish. They are great artists and I strongly encourage you to check them out. #croch

Cute things I found at Marshalls today that just wasn’t in the budget. #marshallsjewlery #marshallsdecor #Lemon8Diary

Bought this crochet kit from five below thinking it would be a great gift for a beginner who wants to learn to crochet. However, after they couldn’t make sense of the pattern they gave it back to me and asked me to make it for them. After trying it out for myself, I too was struggling with the p

Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese technique of braiding multiple strands of silk or cord together to create intricate, durable, and colorful braids. Finding the right tension for this can be difficult when you’re unaccustomed. I used yarn so maybe that played a part in it’s difficulty. However

Not just a journal; a place for your firsts, your laughter, your questions, and the quiet moments in between. A meaningful gift for couples who want to remember it all. 💵 Price: $14.99 Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03a4Nyzg #meaningfulpresents #valentineideas #couplesgifts #gif

Found this book at Five Below. It’s actually interesting and enjoyable. I only wish that there were small photographs of the real places. The illustrations along with the descriptions are whimsical but I would have enjoyed it more if there were real photos as it’s a pain to pick up my phone to re

After I figured out the crochet pattern for the headband, mixing it up was easy. If you’re interested in the pattern it’s called Easy 1 Hour Headband with Twist by Kirsten Holloway Designs (not my pattern). I had to tweak the pattern a bit to get it to work for me. I’m not sure if that was a

I have this top that I’ve never worn before and it has these stains on the vinyl design. I’ve tried washing it but it won’t come off. I don’t want to throw away the top because of this so I’m thinking about embroidering the design instead. I think I’ll try embroidering over it. It feels like such

I had this idea to recreate a painting using colored pencils. The problem is that I lack the talent required to pull it off. However, I still made an attempt. For my first attempt I used 14 years old colored pencils that I randomly found when cleaning. (I’d like to blame the colored pencils for

I was following a YouTube tutorial while crocheting this when I realized I got the size wrong. I really didn’t want to start over so I kept going only to realize I reallllyyy needed to start over. I think the worst part about starting this project over is the fact that I strained my wrist from cro

I bought a laminator recently and decided to make some bookmarks. #craftsandbooks #diybookmarks #homemadebookmarks #Lemon8Diary #bookcrafts

Having a sensitive body can be tough. So, I’m always overjoyed when I find something beautiful that I am able to wear. #jewelry #finds #sensitiveears #beautyfinds #fashionfinds

Spent three weeks knitting this and still have the other one to do. Hopefully it goes quicker now that I know what I’m doing 🤞 #knittinglife #winteroutfits #knee high socks