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Instax Link WIDE Printer | Review

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The new Instax Link Wide printer is the perfect tool for getting those cute instant photos without needing an instant camera. In this post I’ll go over everything you need to know about the Instax Link Wide printer, the film you’ll need, and the free app required to make your prints to hopefully help you decide if the printer is right for you!

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Fantastitch | Knitting Experience – one year later

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I knit a second Fantastitch out of left over stash yarn. I love this pattern so much and revisiting it after a year helped me get my knitting motivation back. Keep reading for my experience knitting another Fantastitch Shawl by Stephen West.

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2022 A5 Life Planner Accessories

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I recently got my new planner for next year — an A5 Erin Condren Life Planner, and I am really excited to use it. This will be my 9th year using a Life Planner, but my first time using the new coiled A5 size. I did a full review of the A5 Life Planner if you’re interested, and in this post I will be sharing my planner accessories for 2022.

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Freestyle Sweater Mashup | Knitting Experience

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At the beginning of the year, I set a goal for myself to try to create my own knitting pattern/design. I’ve made a few freestyle sweaters for my dog and she looks super sweet in her custom sweaters, but I wanted to try something a little bigger.

I decided I wanted to create a sweater for my niece and customize the pattern to something she would enjoy. Instead of starting from scratch, I made a mashup of a couple of different patterns. Continue reading for more about my freestyle sweater mashup knitting experience:

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2022 Erin Condren A5 Life Planner Review

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To switch things up a little for 2022, I will be using the Erin Condren A5 Life Planner. This is my first time trying an A5 size planner, but my 9th year using a Life Planner. Keep reading for why I use a paper planner, why I keep using Erin Condren planners, and my 2022 A5 Life Planner Review:

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Shawlography MKAL | Knitting Experience

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I knit the Shawlography Shawl during my first mystery knit along, and I really enjoyed it! I had a few reservations at first, but each clue of Shawlography was a lot of fun. Keep Reading for my Shawlography Knitting Experience:

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Sephora Holiday Sale 2021

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It’s almost sale time at Sephora which, if you’re like me, is the only time to shop! Participants in the Sephora Beauty Insider program can get up to 20% off depending on their tier. If you are thinking about making a purchase, the Sephora Holiday Sale is a great time.

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Choosing Shawlography Colors + New Project Bag

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I am so excited to be participating in this year’s mystery knit-along (MKAL) by Westknits. In this post, I’ll share my five yarn colors for the Shawlography Shawl and my new knitting bag that I’ll be using for this project.

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Shamrock Honeycomb Aran | Knitting Experience

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I knit my second Honeycomb Aran using this beautiful Shamrock color, and wanted to share my modifications. I used my same cheat sheets from my first sweater, and this time around was super easy. Read more for my Shamrock Honeycomb Aran Knitting Experience.

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Treelight Shawl | Knitting Experience

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I started the Treelight Shawl because I love the look of brioche and was excited to work on a shawl that incorporated one-color, two-color, and honeycomb brioche in one. I enjoyed knitting this shawl, but this was the first project where I ended it early because of ‘complications’. Keep reading to see more on my Treelight Shawl Knitting Experience:

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Knitting Notions + Tools for Beginners

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If you are interested in knitting and trying to figure out what you really need to get started, keep reading to find out what tools and accessories are essentials, and what’s just nice to have. Here are my top 5 Essential Knitting Notions + Tools for Beginners:

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Erin Condren A5 vs 7×9″ Size Comparison

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The Erin Condren Life Planner comes in a new coiled A5 size this year. It can be hard to visualize the differences from the classic planner, so I wanted to post an A5 vs 7×9″ size comparison to help.

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Hiberknitting Cowl | Knitting Experience

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The Hiberknitting Cowl is knit in the round with four sections that play with colorwork and different stitch patterns. I’d never knit a cowl before but it looked like it would be a fun knit. I really enjoyed moving onto the next section and working with such pretty yarn. Keep reading for my experience knitting the Hiberknitting Cowl by Stephen West:

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How To Make Beaded Phone Charm Straps

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These super cute beaded phone charm straps are really trendy right now. I’ve seen them popping up everywhere, ranging from $15 – $115! You can easily make these charms at home for a fraction of the price, and it’s a fun at-home activity. Keep reading to see step-by-step how to make beaded phone charm straps at home, and how to attach them to your phone: