Start here: Directory of VAMICreations and where you can find specific types of resources

Written by: Michele Thymmons

Hello my friend! Michele here. :) Welcome to VAMICreations, where we are all about the Arts and Crafts, and everyone that desires to discover new crafts and artists, learn a craft or grow in their current one. Thank you for joining me here and please let me know via comments below or via email if there is anything you want to have researched (or new crafts you recommend I explore - I’m always open to learning about new crafts or techniques) or any creatives or artists you recommend for interviews.

As we continue to grow this site, I realized that it would be hard to find all the different resources found and researched for you here. So I have put a list together of each of the articles you will find on this site (it is updated after every post) and what resources you will find in each. This will enable you to browse the site and pick out resources you want regardless of where they are. :) I have also bolded key words for each post (interview, list of patterns, etc) so you can scan through quickly to find what you need. :)

Hope you have a great cup of coffee or tea and let’s get started!

Legal Policies:

These include the VAMICreations Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, and Terms and Conditions can always be found in the Legal Policies button at the top of each page, but also can be found individually by clicking the links in this sentence. :). If you have any questions, please email me and I will gladly talk to you more about it. Thank you!

Crochet:

Crochet with TL Yarn Crafts is an interview with Toni, one of the leading ladies of the crochet and Tunisian crochet world. We had the honor of interviewing her about her crochet and Tunisian crochet journey as well as her advice for entrepreneurs. After Toni’s interview, there is a list of indie yarn dyers paired with some of Toni’s stunning patterns.

Thriving as a Crochet Designer with Facial Differences is an interview with Wilma, who has a facial difference and uses her crochet and love of this fiber art to support others like herself as well as producing beautiful crochet pieces.

Crochet with Joanna’s Crochet Things is an interview with Tacia of Joanna’s Crochet Things. After the interview, there is a list of all the articles on VAMICreations that focus on crochet.

The Ultimate List of Color Made Easy Yarn Patterns is a review of Color Made Easy yarn by Lion Brand (one of my favorite yarns) as well as a list of a large number of patterns calling for size 5 yarn. Some have been made with Color Made Easy Yarn while others have been designed with a different size 5 yarn.

The Ultimate List of the Most Gorgeous Crochet Hooks on Etsy is a list of crochet hooks on Etsy, this includes handmade crochet hooks (carved, sculpted, etc) and machine made.

How to Block Crochet and Other Handmade Items is a discussion and introduction to blocking as well as resources for each of the different blocking techniques.

Crochet Pattern Writing with FiberandFern is a maker feature of Brie from FiberandFern. After the feature, there is a list of both crochet and knitting pattern creation resources to include articles, websites, apps, and programs.

Crochet with Stitch of Nature is an interview of Jenia of Stitch of Nature and highlights her gorgeous crochet patterns.

Crochet with King and Eye Co. is an interview with Claire of King and Eye Co. and highlights both her beautiful chunky crochet patterns as well as her stunning chunky yarn and chunky yarn kits.

Crochet with Knot Your Momma’s Yarn is an interview with Meredith Jane of Knot Your Momma’s Yarn who creates beautiful crochet patterns and also paints amazing artwork. After the interview, there is a list a indie yarns that could be made into any number of Meredith’s crochet patterns.

Crochet Stitch Tutorials:

Crochet Stitch Tutorials Start Here is a list of all of the different Crochet Stitch Tutorials in the order that they have been published as well as the crochet designer or crocheter that did the tutorial.

The Ultimate Guide for All You Need to Start Crocheting is a round up of all of the different types of equipment and items you need (to include some optional ones) to start crocheting. This pulls together all of the Ultimate Lists of crochet items around VAMICreations.

Drawing:

Drawing Art with Savory Chaffinch is a maker feature with Savory Chaffinch. After the maker feature, there is a list of drawing courses, both free and paid.

Gift Guides:

The Ultimate Etsy Gift Guide for All Occasions is just that, a gift guide where you should be able to find something for any occasion at ANY budget. :) I had fun with this one and went all out to find 5 plus gifts for each of several categories within different levels of budget. :). My fun way to window shop…digitally! Expect more of these to come out as it was great to explore and see what you could get at each budget. :) What Ultimate Gift Guide would you want to see? Comment below or email me :)

The Etsy Gift Guide for Mother is an Etsy gift guide for Mothers everywhere. I created different “categories” of mothers such as gifts for every mother, fashion mother, crafty mother, foodie mother, travel mother, bookworm mother, fantasy mother, and sport mother. Each section has about 5 different choices in it found on Etsy pertaining to that category. Let me know if there is any category I should add. :)

The Ultimate Amazon Gift Guide for Mother is an Amazon gift guide for Mothers everywhere. I created different “categories” of mothers such as gifts for every mother, fashion mother, crafty mother, foodie mother, travel mother, bookworm mother, fantasy mother, and sport mother. Each section has about 5 different choices in it found on Amazon pertaining to that category. Let me know if there is any category I should add. :)

Holiday Crafts:

Websites for Christmas Crafts is a list of 23 websites about Christmas. Some have kids crafts for Christmas, some are about Christmas traditions around the world or handmade Christmas decor.

Websites for Halloween Crafts is a list of 31 websites about Halloween. Some have kids crafts for Halloween, some are about Halloween traditions around the world or handmade Halloween decor.

Websites for Thanksgiving Crafts is a list of 23 websites about Thanksgiving. Some have kids crafts for Thanksgiving, some are about Thanksgiving traditions or handmade Thanksgiving decor.

Jewelry Making:

Jewelry Making with Stephanie Martin is an interview with Stephanie. After the interview is a list of places to find beads and jewelry making classes. This interview is in both English and Spanish.

KNITTING STITCH TUTORIALS:

Knitting Stitch Tutorials Start Here is a list of all of the different Knitting Stitch Tutorials in the order that they have been published as well as the Knitting designer or knitter that did the tutorial.

Creative Life:

7 Ways to Keep Your Creative Handmade Business Legal is a list of legal templates from Amira of ASelfGuru that I recommend for keeping your website/business legal. ALL of my legal policies are from her and she has a number of great templates that can be used to keep your business legal and secure.

Tips for Starting Your Blog with YarnHookNeedles is a maker feature with Jerica of YarnHookNeedles. After the feature, is a list of different resources for starting your own website/blog.

Tips for Starting Your Blog - Affiliate Disclosures is a list of affiliate marketing disclosure laws around the world.

Resources for the Creative Family - Breastfeeding is a list of organizations and websites with resources for breastfeeding.

Paper Art:

Quilling with Agnes of Aggies Quilling is a maker feature with Agnes of Aggies Quilling. After the feature is a list of places to find quilling paper and supplies/equipment.

Quilling with Larissa Zasadna is an interview with Larissa of Larissa Zasadna in both English and Russian.

Painting:

Painting Sumi-E Artwork with Elizabeth Schowachert Art is an interview of Elizabeth of Elizabeth Schowachert Art. After the interview, is a list of websites about the Japanese Sumi-E painting technique she uses in her art.

Photography:

Photography and Handmade Cards with Creeks Edge Studio is an interview with Paula of Creeks Edge Studio. After the interview is a list of photography classes to get you started learning more about photography.

Sculpting:

Crafters for Kids is an interview of Crafters for Kids and focuses on their work using donations from sculptors around the world to bring cheer and hope to kids in hospitals worldwide.

Clay Dragons with My Sunkissed Studios is a maker feature with Shannon of My Sunkissed Studios. After the feature is a list of resources on the history of clay sculpting as well as tips and tricks for clay sculpting with beginner tutorials.

Clay Dragons with Creature Cave is a maker feature with Verity of Creature Cave. After the feature is a list of resources for those sculptors wanting to go into the movie and film industry.

Clay Dragons with JSThreads14 is a maker feature with Jessica of JSThreads14. After the feature is a long list of movies with dragons and dinosaurs to inspire you for your next project.

Clay Dragons with Clay Works by Jen is a maker feature with Jen of Clay Works by Jen. After the features is a long list of websites on dinosaur myths and legends and places to find sculpting classes and equipment.

Clay Dragons with Mini Mythicals is a maker feature with Heather of Mini Mythicals. After the feature is a list of websites focusing on the myths and legends of the Native Americans and also places to find online sculpting classes as well as clay sculpting equipment.

Clay Dragons with Daylight Creations is a maker feature with Amanda of Daylight Creations. After the feature is a list of websites focusing on the myths and legends of Scandinavian dragons as well as places to find online classes for clay sculpting and clay sculpting equipment.

Clay Dragons with Bella Enchanted Studios is a maker feature with Bella of Bella Enchanted Studios. After the feature is a list of websites focusing on dragon myths and legends as well as places to find sculpting classes and equipment.

Clay Dragons with Dragons of Whimsy is a maker feature with Vered of Dragons of Whimsy. After the feature is a list of websites focusing on the myths and legends of dragons around the world as well as places to find sculpting classes and equipment.

Clay Dragons with Dragon of My Dreams is an interview with April of Dragon of My Dreams. After the interview is a round up of dragon sculpting interviews found on VAMICreations and the resources on each post. There is also a short list of funding/grants specific to sculptors/artists and places to potentially post your portfolio for more exposure.

Clay Dragons with Novastrom Designs is an interview with Claire of Novastrom Designs. After the interview is a list of places to find clay, clay canes, eyes, and sculpting equipment (the start of a much larger list coming out soon)

The Ultimate List of 35 of the Most Talented Clay Dragon Sculptors on Instagram is a list of dragon sculptors on Instagram. This list is constantly growing and I have loved seeing each sculptor’s unique way of bringing dragons to life. :)

Clay Sculpting with Dear Beasties is an interview with Camille of Dear Beasties highlighting her adorable clay sculptures. After the interview is a list of clay sculpting guilds worldwide where you can take sculpting classes or sell your artwork.

Clay Sculpting with Cookie and Dinos is an interview with Cookie of Cookie and Dinos and showcasing her sweet and adorable dinos and clay sculptures. After the interview is a list of food banks that she has supported through her work and that others can volunteer at. This list will be growing as other recommended places are given.

Tutorials and Reviews:

Step by Step Yarn Dyeing Tutorial with HighFiberArtz is a step by step yarn dyeing tutorial where Liz of HighFiberArtz takes you step by step through how she creates one of her gorgeous color ways, Sally, and gives you tips on how to get the best results for any yarn you are dyeing. I have also included Amazon picks for each of the equipment Liz recommendations and the option of downloading a PDF version of the tutorial with a checklist.

Bluprint Review and Tutorial is a full review of what a Bluprint subscription includes to include different examples of classes and other perks. After the review is a step by step tutorial of the sign up process with pictures.

Step by Step Tutorial for Blocking Your Handmade is a step by step tutorial for blocking a crochet piece with me, Michele. :) I literally take you step by step for how I blocked several of my crochet pieces and give you tips and recommendations I found from when I researched how to do it.

Step by Step Tutorial for Sculpting a Clay Dragon is a step by step video tutorial from April of Dragon of My Dreams on how she created one of her clay sea dragons. After the tutorial is a list of places to find clay and clay sculpting equipment to get you started on your next sculpting project.

Weaving:

On the Loom - Weaving with By Bella Designs is a maker feature with Bella of By Bella Designs. After the maker feature is a list of places to find weaving supplies and tools.

Woodcarving:

Wood Carving Crochet Hooks with Miramarwoods is a maker feature with Kristina of Miramarwoods. After the feature is a list of places to find classes for woodcarving.

Yarn Dyeing:

The Ultimate List of 93 Yarn Dyers on Instagram is a list of over 90 yarn dyers on Instagram and is being constantly updated as I find more yarn dyers.

Starting a Business Online Interview with Needle Rebellion is an interview with Shanel of Needle Rebellion. After the interview is a long list of small business resources with information about freelancing and small business loans (information only, not places you can go for them), and a long lists of small business grants for women, minorities, deaf/hard of hearing, as well as classes I recommend for social media, affiliate marketing and sponsored posts, and search engine optimization (SEO) as these are ones I’m taking myself or have taken.

Yarn Dyeing with Blue Mule Fiber is a maker feature with Beth and Ashley of Blue Mule Fiber. After the maker feature is information about what you can do with yarn to include but not limited to: weaving (includes links to tutorials), crochet (designers), knitting (designers), and yarn art (list of designers),

Yarn Dyeing with HighFiberArtz is a maker feature with Liz of HighFiberArtz. After the maker feature is a list of guilds, groups, and websites to join for all things fiber (fibreshare, conferences, festivals, events, producer programs, showcasing yarn and yarn art, guilds for knitting, crochet, yarn dyeing, weaving).

Yarn Dyeing with Laine and Lotus is a maker feature with Jen of Laine of Lotus. After the maker feature is a list of crochet designers.

Yarn Dyeing with Mothy and the Squid is a maker feature with Jillian of Mothy and the Squid. After the maker feature is a list of fiber guilds and groups you can join.

Yarn Dyeing with Fireweed Fibres is a maker feature with Hayley of Fireweed Fibres. After the maker feature is a list of resources for natural yarn dyeing.

Yarn Dyeing with The Red Pansy is a maker feature with Kelli of the Red Pansy. After the maker feature is a list of articles all about different yarn dyeing techniques.

Yarn Dyeing with Blue Barn Fiber is a maker feature with Holly of Blue Barn Fiber. After the maker feature is a list of places to find out more about yarn dyeing.

Fiber Arts with Nanà e Bobò is an interview with Anna Marie of Nanà e Bobò. After the interview is a list of different things you can do with fiber for fiber arts and articles on fun crafts you can do with left over yarn or a whole skien of yarn.

Yarn Dyeing with Cornbread and Honey is an interview with Tanya of Cornbread and Honey. After the interview is a list of potential crochet patterns and Cornbread and Honey colorway combinations.

Yarn Dyeing with Rose Hill Yarns in an interview with Robin of Rose Hill Yarns. After the interview is a list of potential crochet patterns and Rose Hill Yarn colorway combinations.

Thank you for joining us in looking at all of these resources. These are created with you in mind, to give you a starting point to discover and learn a new craft, hone one that you already have, or find new places to get what you need to continue to grow.

If there are resources that you would like me to delve into, or if there is a craft you think I should explore, please either comment below or email me. Take care and wishing you all health and wellness.