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"That's a 1/2 of a sleeve! My one sleeve sweater is now a 1 1/2 sleeved sweater. I want to start a new one, but had to finish it first. It was our homesteading talk that got me re-inspired." - Karen Getting this photo text from my friend made my day. Our conversation last week had motivated me, but I didn't know that it had lit a spark in her too. Sometimes great things can grow from just a few words of encouragement. . . #friendshipquotes #encouragement #friends #greatconversation #sheinspiresme #knittersofinstagram #wip #knitsweater #knittingneedles #staycalmandknit #knittingismytherapy #circularneedles #circularknittingneedles #circularknitting #makingconnections #homesteading #karenshomestead (at Aurora, Ontario)

#makingconnections #knittingneedles #friends #sheinspiresme #encouragement #knittingismytherapy #circularneedles #circularknittingneedles #karenshomestead #wip #knitsweater #staycalmandknit #homesteading #friendshipquotes #circularknitting #knittersofinstagram #greatconversation

A much deserved #strawberry #cakepop from #starbucks after a trip to the city. #KaiLewGirl took a bite so fast I almost didn't get a photo 📸 I wish I had a steady hand (and cake decorating talent) to bake these at home. But then they wouldn't be a treat at the end of our city adventures! #Cakepops are the perfect size indulgence. . . #torontoeats #gta #snacks #foodie #strawberrycake #healthybalance #healthchoices #smalltreat #chocolatedippedstrawberries #foodonastick #motherdaughter #mytoronto #starbuckslove (at Toronto, Ontario)

#gta #motherdaughter #foodie #starbuckslove #cakepops #strawberry #kailewgirl #snacks #smalltreat #healthchoices #strawberrycake #torontoeats #mytoronto #foodonastick #chocolatedippedstrawberries #healthybalance #starbucks #cakepop

I'm at it again today, except this time #KaiLewBOY wanted me to watch inside the pool area. No cool air conditioning for me and my knit blanket 🤣 Might be time for me to reconsider my choice of #wip. #AuroraON #SARC #poolside #swimminglessons #momlife #mompreneur #craftproject ##craftpreneur #YorkRegion #YorkRegionMaker #CraftingBalance #CraftingBalanceMaker #KaiLew #knit #knitting #knittersofinstagram #thursdaymorning #thursdayfun (at Aurora, Ontario)

Swimming lessons and the knitting life is good! Blankets aren't the most portable knitting project when they get this big, but at least the viewing area has air conditioning. Are crazy Canadians 🇨🇦 the only ones who knit blankets in summer? What are you working on today? . . . #wip #wipwednesday #workinprogress #swimminglessons #poolside #momlife #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knitter #knitblanket #knitafghan #lavenderandmint #purpleandgreen #makersgonnamake #redheart #redheartcomfort #knittingneedles #acrylicyarn #AuroraON #YorkRegion #CraftingBalance #KaiLew #CraftingBalanceMaker #MakersCraftingBalance #YorkRegionMaker #SARC #TownofAurora (at Aurora, Ontario)

Finished my #fascinator in time to watch the #RoyalWedding live on TV in #AuroraON. I may reconsider adding #weddingbells to future #partyhats - happy ringing sounds with every move I made. 🎩💍🔔🇬🇧 (at Aurora, Ontario)

#fascinator #weddingbells #royalwedding #partyhats #auroraon

I found my glue gun, raided the craft cupboard and supplemented it with a quick trip to the local #DollarStore. Can you guess what I'm making just in time for tomorrow morning? Here's a clue... #WeddingPrep (at Aurora, Ontario)

#weddingprep #dollarstore

This is what happens when your kid squeezes a #glitterball too hard at school. #Glitter everywhere! Just imagine what my laundry machine will look like. Consider this a public service announcement... avoid #stressballs filled with #glittergel. Squeezing them too much causes more #stress. 🤣 — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2IR6Ia4

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Some day I'll remember to wear gloves when working with fast drying super glue! Now I'm stuck to my #fitbit wrist strap. At least this time I remembered a silicone mat so clean-up should be easier. I've been glued to Polly Pockets, plastic dinosaurs, Barbie Dolls and Monster High furniture. What about you, have you ever become one with your repair or craft project? What have you become stuck on or glued to? . . . I'm #CraftingBalance with #GorillaGlue #superglue and #ElmersGlue #ChinaGlassCement

You know it's time to stop surfing Pinterest and start your day when your iPad runs out of power. #pinspiration #takingnotes #timeforcoffee

#pinspiration #takingnotes #timeforcoffee

Yummy Girl Guide cookies to share with the teachers of my little cookie monsters. The tag says it all "Grateful For You"! (at Canada)

Closeup of the gift box. I love the colour combination of Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron and Crushed Curry in the balloons on the tag! (at Canada)

A cookie tray of flat fold gift boxes for the little guy to share with his class. The tag says "Grateful for a friend like you". Perfect sentiment when your birthday falls on Thanksgiving weekend! Tucked inside is a little smiling yo-yo but you could easily fit three Hershey Kisses. #KaiLew painstakingly signed each tag with great concentration. Supplies used include some retired Stampin' Up DSP from my paper stash. (at Canada)

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A lovely little gift box and card to say "Grateful for a friend like you" this Thanksgiving. Just the right size to tuck a pumpkin spice decaf tea pouch inside. I'm #CraftingBalance one handmade card at a time. Supplies used include cardstock from my paper stash, scarecrow rubber stamp from Stampin' Up! Cookie Cutter Halloween, and punched out with their Cookie Cutter builder punch. (at Canada)

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I love #CraftingBalance with family at our dining room table. I'm finishing off my pumpkin spice inspired box card. Double tap a heart if you craft on an IKEA table too. ・・・ Get your hands dirty. Get your table dirty. Make Wednesday arts and crafts night for the whole family! Get 15% off a new dining table now until October 17th. Come find the table that brings your family together. #Repost @ikeacanada with @repostapp (at Canada)

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You wouldn't know it by the high local temperatures but Autumn has arrived and fall is in the air. Pumpkin spice everything is invading coffee shops and grocery stores and inspired this colour pallet. I used cardstock from my paper stash and added a hint of very vanilla from @stampinup to flavour the mix. Double tap if you these colours remind you of pumpkin spice too. 🎃 Comment with your prediction of what I'm making. (at Canada)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! School started not long ago for the kids and already we're fighting the dreaded back to school germs. My creativity mojo was dampened but not my spirit for crafting. In a haze of cough and cold medicine I wanted something colourful and cheerful to work on. Last year's Oh What Fun Tag Project Kit from Stampin' Up! was the perfect remedy. I could follow the clear instructions and colourful diagrams to complete my kit of 30 Christmas tags in no time. I can't wait to begin the Tin of Tags project kit featured in the 2016 Holiday Catalog. Now if only I can clear up this cough... (at Canada)

So excited! Look a the treasure that was just dropped off, my Grandmother's featherweight Singer sewing machine. Grandma taught me how to sew on this machine a now I'm going to carry on the tradition with ny children. This sewing machine does forward and revers and if you look closely you'll see the masking tape where I put 3/8" and 5/8" guide markings. I feel like I just got a big warm hug from Grandma! #Singersewingmachine #Tbt

#singersewingmachine #tbt

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