Think Crafts Blog – Craft Ideas and Projects – CreateForLess

I’m Lee, but often known as leethal around the web; I’m a maker of things, doer of stuff living in Portland, Oregon, with a main focus on designing original hand-knit accessories. I spend my time writing, designing, making, teaching, spinning, photographing, brainstorming, and creating. With a background in photography and art, and a love of color, puzzles, and experimentation, I bring all these elements into my creative work, as well as into my blog, do stuff!

I am currently combining my loves of recycled yarn making, knit accessory design, and music, into an ebook called Remixed. With 8 patterns, all designed with tons of versatility, making them great for unique yarns, this massive collection will include a wealth of knowledge I have accumulated over years of recycled yarn-making.

Specializing in inventive knit design, craft projects using recycled materials, yarn making, craft writing, and photography, I have created my website, leethal.net, to be a resource full of patterns, tutorials, inspiration, and ideas!

Interested in being a “Featured Crafter”? We want to hear from our crafty friends about what they like to create. Share with us what you put your energy into, whether it is your passion, your business, or simply something you enjoy doing. Do you have your own blog, Etsy store or craft products? Tell us about it!

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By Crafts-a lot Contributor, Mable who is an avid reader of craft blogs & magazines and has aspirations to improve her crafting skills. Join Mable on Facebook to socialize and share with other crafters!

Twice a year the Craft & Hobby Association Conference & Trade Show (CHA) is held to discuss, what else, crafts! During the conference we get to see the new products manufacturers have been developing and get a sneak peek of the new designs and ideas. Industry experts come together to discuss trends and promotion of the craft industry. I like seeing all the incredible booths and displays!

At CHA we met the Crochet Dude and Tim Holtz! And our CreateForLess team had dinner with Mark Montano! Mark Montano! He delighted us with us entertaining stories and awesome craft ideas! Can’t wait for your next book Mark!

The Best Booth Award went to the DieCuts with a View & Blue Moon Beads!

The peacock is made with DCWV paper, glitter and lots of glue!

This display was made completely out of Blue Moon Beads.

I want to make this beaded waterfall for my bathroom! Check out more of the DCWV & Blue Moon Beads booth here.

An exciting part was the appearance by Tori Spelling! She is working with Darice on her jewelry making line {Styled} by Tori Spelling. What I loved about this new product line is you can make your own custom jewelry without needing tools or pliers.

You can mix and match the chains, pendants and beads to create and re-create your own designs.

Check out this video to see more of Tori’s designs!