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Whenever I open Procreate to make a new piece of art, I’m always so tempted to pick a canvas and get to the fun part of creating art.  But, then I remember to slow down. Spending a few minutes to make sure my canvas is correct before I get started is SO important! I’ve learned …

As an artist, I know the feeling of completely losing my creativity because the pressure of creating a great piece of art for my business became too overwhelming. I know the feeling…really well. It would honestly get to the point where I would stop making art altogether until I could regroup, refocus on my artistic …

I was so excited when I made my first animation in Procreate Dreams. Then, I gave my iPad the side eye. What do I do with it now? How do I get my animation off of Dreams and into the world? That’s where exporting comes in! In this tutorial, we’re going to cover what you …

Yarn guide rings are cheap, pretty, and a clever idea. A cute little ring that can help me control my yarn as I work? Sign me up! But, are yarn guide rings all they’re cracked up to be? And how do you even use a yarn guide ring? Yarn guide rings keep your yarn in …

We’ve all had that puzzling moment when we’re staring at a ball of yarn and wondering if it will be enough to finish our knitting or crochet project. Or, maybe we haven’t even started our project yet and are wondering whether the leftover yarn we have stashed on our shelf is even worth using. To …

Crochting for the first time can feel so slow and awkward. Each stitch feels burdensome and it’s easy to get discouraged, wondering how you’d ever be able to make enough stitches for an entire project.  Crocheting can be hard in the beginning, but it gets easier with practice. It takes time and practice to develop …

Crochet and macrame are easily confused with each other but, in reality, they’re actually very different types of textile art. Knowing the ins and outs of crochet vs. macrame can open up a world of arts and crafts opportunities. The biggest difference between crochet and macrame is that crochet stitches are made with a hook …

If you have a goal to learn crochet, it might seem like an overwhelming task. How do you make all of those stitches that eventually turn into a hat, scarf, pillow, or even a cute amigurumi toy? Learning to crochet might seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. It doesn’t take long to learn …

Crochet hooks get used a LOT overtime. As the primary tool used in every single crochet project, there’s no doubt that your favorite hooks will start to show some wear and tear after many projects. But, do crochet hooks actually wear out? Crochet hooks don’t wear out very easily, unless they are low quality and …

Crochet hooks have a unique design. This unique design isn’t simply aesthetic or random, it actually plays a very important role in how the crochet hook works and functions. There are 5 main parts of a crochet hook, including the head, throat, shaft, grip, and handle. Within the head, there is a mouth and lip …