The Ramblings of a Crafter..

From Pattern to Perfection; Mastering the Nativity

September 02, 2024Tina Logassi

This blog post is a brief summary of watch points, suggestions and helpful hints that focus on the construction of the Nativty Scene. Watching the video tutorials really gives you...

Introducing Prim Christmas Crackers

August 19, 2024Tina Logassi

A Brief History of the Christmas Cracker The Christmas Cracker was invented in the mid 1800s, by a London baker named Tom Smith. He was inspired on a trip to...

Top Five Guaranteed Handmade Sellers at Fall Craft Markets!

August 06, 2024Tina Logassi

Once you FIND the right kind of market for your products, what can be easier than selling in person? The buyer gets to physically see and touch the items, chat...

Comparison Study: Metallic Wool Felt vs. Metallic Polyester Felt, what's the difference?

July 30, 2024Tina Logassi

I'm sure you have seen it too, the metallic felt version they carry at Michaels now, for $2.00 CAD per sheet. It comes in bronze, silver and gold. When I...

Using the MmmCrafts Lodestar to top your Advent Calendar Spindle Tree

July 23, 2024Tina Logassi

When it comes to the Advent Calendar Spindle Tree, you have several options for the star at the top. I have found ones that would work at the thrift store...

Making Mini Pumpkins Tutorial, The Easy Way

July 02, 2024Tina Logassi

As in-store displays already begin switching to fall decor (I know, I know it's early!!), now really is the time to think about crafting your very own fall decor. You...

How to use Dimensional Magic to Make a Spooky Doll Brooch

June 05, 2024Tina Logassi

I am super lucky with the Thrift Stores in my area. A Literal gold mine for a crafter!One thing I keep my eyes open for are these grab bags they...

Magazine Feature: Musician Santa

January 14, 2024Tina Logassi

I was recently featured in the winter issue of Doll Castle Magazine, with this Musician Santa. He was one of my favourite creations of 2023, and was swiftly purchased at...

How To Make a Doll; The Guide to Doll Stuffing & Techniques

May 03, 2023Tina Logassi

With so many options out there for stuffing our craft projects, it can be tricky to figure out which one is right for which project. Everyone knows my favourite is...

A set of completed painted heads surrounded by completed Twelve Days figures

Video Tutorials, How I Make Larissa Holland's Twelve Day of Christmas Heads

March 01, 2023Tina Logassi

If you are tackling the Twelve Days of Christmas Series by MmmCrafts and are frustrated with how your heads are coming out, this post is for you!I do a step-by-step...

Phot of the Twelve Days of Christmas Ornaments in the Winter Cardinals Premium Felt Palette

Confessions of an MmmCrafts pattern addict; advice on navigating the most popular felt ornament patterns out there!

February 25, 2023Tina Logassi

Hello, it's Tina here from Prim Heirloom Designs again and I want to share with you why the crafting community loves Mmmcrafts. If you're not into felt ornaments, or at least a newbie,...

Tinkering with Lady Tinkerton

May 31, 2022Tina Logassi

One of the most challenging, rewarding and creative aspects of what I do is the One-of-a-Kind (OOAK) art dolls. Sometimes these are my ideas, sometimes they're commissioned works by someone...