I’m starting to do more in-person marketplace events, so I thought it would be useful to have a page to show off all the fun goodies I will have, since it’s a lot different from my Etsy store. Next event: Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market (and Tattoo Convention!!) – September 9 & 10 Here is … [Read more…]
[This post was originally published on my dice shop website, Erana’s Workshop. I had to close the shop, but I wanted to archive this post here, since it contains a lot of useful information.] Interested in making dice? That’s great! It’s a rewarding and fun craft to pursue. It also has a relatively high barrier … [Read more…]
Tired of the same four resin molds available at your local craft store? Great news: there are plenty of small shops on Etsy creating fun and exciting molds and inclusions to breathe new life into your resin craft hobby or business. Here are a few of the shops that I go to when looking for … [Read more…]
After a long absence due to supply issues, I am happy to say that Oval Charms are back on my Etsy shop! These pretty charms originate from the Pokémon games, where they increase the player’s chance of finding an egg at the Pokémon Nursery. This makes breeding your monsters easier. I have recreated the in-game … [Read more…]
Making custom shoes has been something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time. Shoemaking is an incredible craft that requires a lot of skill and some specialized equipment. But there are now sneaker kits that come with premade and punched soles, insoles, and patterns. I used the kit from Tandy Leather to make … [Read more…]
Have a safe and happy New Year, everyone! Here’s to a better and brighter 2021!
I recently made and listed a ton of new fabric keychains in various cute and geeky prints. There are D20s, dragonscales, a couple different variety dice prints, and cute lil swords! Check them all out here.
This year’s foam pumpkin carving is Litten! Thanks to Pokemon.com for always providing great stencils for pumpkin carving. Have a safe and fun Halloween, everyone!
Plush artist Plush Mayhem has a great little video on Instagram demonstrating how to close up the stuffing opening on a plush toy with a ladder stitch. If you’re interested in making plushies, definitely give it a watch to get familiar with this essential skill. Even if you don’t make plushies, it’s just satisfying to … [Read more…]
I had such a great experience at Butcher’s Sew Shop for their bag-making class, so I was thrilled when they announced a block printing class where you carve your own custom stamp and print fabric with it. This is something I’ve been interested in for a while. I even bought carving tools and a rubber … [Read more…]