Some books are a perfect mix of murder mysteries, love interests and teenagers. This Is Our Story by Ashley Elston is one of those books: it has all the right elements in just the right dose. Centering around the death of a boy from a private school, the plot twists in unexpected places AND ways. …
No, the jar is not closed. The word was “Closed”. No need to worry, there is a new word on the homepage! Closed is a weird word to use as inspiration. There are closed eyes, closed doors, closed books. What really made me think about something that is affecting all of us, right now. So …
After a long wait, it finally happened: the story of Twilight from Edward’s perspective. In Midnight Sun we get to see his darkest desires, thirst and memories from his family members. Reading minds Although we already know that Edward has a special gift, this book makes that really clear. From the first page Edward reacts …
Have you ever seen a mouse who has hobbies? Well, now you have! This little mouse likes to paint and create new things. He is a real addition to your craft room, but don’t be scared if he finishes some of your work while you sleep… Just kidding ofcourse, but wouldn’t that be neat? I …
Fans of the Hunger Games trilogy were going crazy when it was announced that there would be a new book in the series – this time a prequel. Suzanne Collins wrote a very thick book (almost six hundred pages in the Dutch translation), but is it everything we wanted it to be? Origin story The …
So you might have seen my Jake and Finn patterns on Etsy, and now the family from Adventure Time gets even bigger! This tiny BMO is the perfect size for a keychain or backpack companion on your own adventures. This BMO isn’t part of the Jake and Finn set, so size-wise they don’t fit. But …
Yes, another word from the Jar of Ideas I had so much fun with! I think it is very important to have fun with boobies – especially when they’re your own. But I didn’t want to make this too much of a statement. Female empowerment and loving your own body is something that I fight …
Get ready for some icy chills if you’re planning to read 13 Minutes by Sarah Pinborough, and not only because it is about a girl almost drowning in a river in the middle of winter. Let the story of these teenage girls pull you under water… About the story (no spoilers) The book centers around …
When making amigurumi’s, it’s super important to pin everything in place before you sew. You want everything to be in the perfect place, and pins help with that! Also for sewing and other crafts, pins are material number one. What’s better than a handmade, customized pin cushion to decorate your craft room? Nothing much! Not …
When you are allergic to everything, you’re not a normal teenager. Maddy Whittier, the main character in Nicola Yoon’s Everything, Everything knows this from experience. For the last 17 years, she has never left her house, been to a normal school or fallen in love. But everything is about to change… About the book Normally …
Do you remember? Over a year ago, the final season of Game of Thrones aired. People who named their daughters Khaleesi wished they hadn’t, the final battle for the throne began and I was Team Sansa all the way. Also over a year ago, I pulled ‘Game of Thrones’ from my Jar of Ideas. It …
Oh my goodness, Summer is finally here! Get ready for pool parties, cooled drinks and lots and lots of sunshine. And now it’s even better, because you can make your own ice cream to play with or make into a keychain. And the best part is, you can use up all your leftover yarns for …
Using public transport has suddenly changed because of the thriller I See You by Clare Mackintosh. The daily journey to work and back is the main focus of this book, recognizable to many: you take the same route every day, wait on the same spot on the platform and do the same things while you …
It is time to make some sushi! For those of us who are not Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen, no worries. For this sushi, all you need is some yarn and a crochet needle! These adorable little rice balls are not only cute, they make great keychains as well. Surprise a sushi-loving friend or make …
Soooo… The last few months have been crazy and blogging kind of got pushed aside. Now, being in home-isolation because of the Corona-virus (don’t worry, I don’t have it. Everybody in the Netherlands has to stay home as much as possible to prevent spreading of the virus), I finally had the time to look at …
This Christmas, you can offend all your muggle-friends! Isn’t that neat? With this new pattern, you can make your own Christmas present for those Harry Potter loving friends that don’t know how to use magic. Even though Christmas is just around the corner, this pattern is super easy and quick! It will take only a …
This. Is. Amazing. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is part of the Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge! Ever since I read it in high school, I’m hooked on this book. The first time I read it, I recognised the duality: one the one hand, trying to look and act older than your age; …