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Jar of Ideas – Closed

on 30 August 202030 August 2020Leave a Comment on Jar of Ideas – Closed

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 …

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Jar of Ideas – Boobies

on 27 July 202027 July 2020Leave a Comment on Jar of Ideas – Boobies

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 …

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Jar of Ideas – Game of Thrones

updated on 29 June 202029 June 2020Leave a Comment on Jar of Ideas – Game of Thrones

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 …

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Jar of Ideas – Pancakes

on 3 February 20193 February 2019Leave a Comment on Jar of Ideas – Pancakes

Scroll down for the word for February! December is always a busy month. Holidays, family, lots of food… That means little to no time to get creative! And after Christmas, I went to Marrakech for a eleven-day vacation, so my time to get creative got even shorter! Luckily, the word “Pancakes” can be easily made into something we need to do …

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Move over, 2018!

updated on 23 December 201823 December 2018Leave a Comment on Move over, 2018!

We’re almost done with 2018. And what a year it has been. I will spare you the details, but it has been a rollercoaster. That’s why I am really looking forward to the holidays, and my trip to Morocco right after! With the post for December’s Jar of Ideas coming next week, this is the …

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Jar of Ideas – Sports

on 1 December 20181 December 2018Leave a Comment on Jar of Ideas – Sports

Scroll down for the word of December! For once, it came to me immediately after reading the word I pulled out of my jar. It had to be cross stitch, and it had to be “Gym shark” – preferably with a shark, but I knew I only had the smallest hoops and probably no time …

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Jar of Ideas – Pig

updated on 5 November 201831 October 2018Leave a Comment on Jar of Ideas – Pig

Scroll down for the word of November! Oink, oink! What to do with “Pig”? I started thinking about Piglet, Minecraft pigs, crochet a pig of my own design, piggy bank, piggy back rides, and even thought about materials: if I wasn’t going to use yarn, what else could I use? I ended up with perler …

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Jar of Ideas – Luck

updated on 8 October 20186 October 2018Leave a Comment on Jar of Ideas – Luck

Scroll down for the word of October! Sometimes, things don’t happen how you imagine them. Like last weekend, when I was working on the Jar of Ideas of September. It was the last weekend of September, and I had a few things to do, but I had enough time planned to finish this painting. On …

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Jar of Ideas – Barcelona

updated on 1 October 20188 September 2018Leave a Comment on Jar of Ideas – Barcelona

Scroll down for the word of September!  Ah, Barcelona. The third city I pull out of the Jar of Ideas. I kind of see a theme. One of my sisters probably wrote all the major cities (in Europe? Or the world?) on pieces of paper, to fill the jar a bit. Since I have never …

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Jar of Ideas – Plants

updated on 30 August 201831 July 20181 Comment on Jar of Ideas – Plants

Scroll down for the word of August! While July in the Netherlands was extremely dry, I had to make something with the word “Plants”! Normally that would fit July like a charm, with it’s blooming nature and lots of green scenery. Unfortunately this is not a good year for plants: because of hot temperatures and …

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Jar of Ideas – Elves

on 2 July 20182 July 2018Leave a Comment on Jar of Ideas – Elves

Scroll down for the word of July Imagine you love anything that’s in the fantasy-genre. Imagine then pulling the word “Elves” out your Jar of Ideas. The possibilities are endless! And that’s why this word was more difficult than others: I could do so much different things, but nothing was perfect. I thought about different materials: …

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What Is a Jar of Ideas?

on 9 June 20189 June 2018Leave a Comment on What Is a Jar of Ideas?

Most creative people know the feeling: wanting to create something, but your mind is blank. In my case, I wanted to make more time for creativity, but I kept hitting that blank space. What to make, what to make, what to make? One day, I had enough. After spending a weekend with my very creative …

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  • Happy Easter! 🐰

How are you spending this long weekend? I am still celebrating my birthday with one visitor each day, and I have been reading a lot lately 🥰 but there has also been more time for crochet, cross stitch and more! 

Also, check my (Dutch) podcast about books: ‘Boekenclub: de Podcast’ 🥰 

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  • You’re such a prick... 

These cacti need no water or sunlight, don’t grow out of their pots and are even huggable! What do you need more? 🤷‍♀️

Check out the #linkinbio for my Etsy shop, where you can find this pattern ❤️

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  • Yessss I am so ready for spring! 🌺🌻🌹
Get ready for the next season with this floral pattern! Check my Etsy shop for the pattern and get stitchin’ 😎

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  • Who else is dying to go to a restaurant? 😩 it’s been over a year since I went out for dinner, and my second birthday in Covid-times is coming up. Last year we were hoping that everything would go back to normal after a few months, but here we are...

At least we have yarn to keep us company, right? Although these days I am more focussed on my podcast about books (Boekenclub: de Podcast on Spotify), but seeing this sushi makes me want to crochet again ❤️

Check out the pattern for this nigiri in my Etsy shop!

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  • Guys, I know it’s been a while. I have been so busy with things other than yarn, there was no more time left for crochet and cross stitch! What have I been doing?
1. I started my premasters at uni, focussing on literature
2. I created a bookstagram (@watlisaleest ) and even a podcast (Boekenclub: de Podcast, listen in Dutch on Spotify or Apple Podcasts)😱
3. I started working in a bookstore

So you can see my life evolves around books at the moment! But winter is bringing back yarn-vibes and I am working on some cross stitch patterns for next year 🙌🏻
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Did you know you can find this pattern on Etsy? Check the link in my bio ❤️
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  • This is what the mouse was painting! (Don’t tell him bit we all know that I made this wayyy back in 2018)
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Oh by the way, you know that this is a free pattern right? It’s on my blog (link in bio), along with other free patterns 💚
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  • Say hello to my newest free pattern 👋🏻 a quick bunny to use up leftover yarns! Pattern will be available soon, keep an eye on my stories 😉
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  • Currently I’m re-organizing my bookcase and it is kind of sad but also really great. 
Sad to see so many books go, but I never read them anyway. And I love how much nicer it looks now! There is still so much to do so that will be my weekend... What are your plans?
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These bears are helping me to fill the void when all those books are gone... it’s gonna be empty and I’ll need lots of cuddles (and new books please!)
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  • Okay, so you might have noticed that I am working on a Dutch book blog as well. Question: should I keep writing about books on @nerdwithyarn or should I focus on yarn and crafts?
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By the way, if you like YA and thrillers you should read This Is Our Story by Ashley Elston. Read all about it on my website (link in bio) ❤️
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