by Teresa Perleberg | Dec 7, 2018
How would you describe the quintessential crafter? Better yet, how would you describe yourself? Crafters come in different ages, shapes, and sizes—from here to Africa, Mongolia, Norway, and beyond! And while some might weave, others crochet, and people like us, felt!...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 30, 2018
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, maybe not for all of us. The mantle is dressed, the fireplace is blazing, and the highly anticipated holiday season is finally here. So why do you feel so blue? It’s totally normal to feel lonely around the holidays,...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 23, 2018
Around this time of year, joy and happiness are in abundance, but there’s also a whole lot of pressure to give, give, and give! Massive retailers, holiday commercials, and even your own family members probably aren’t making it easier on you. This time around, give...
by Misty Anderson | Nov 19, 2018
I was headed home from town the other day, a good 30 minute drive for me. As my car bent left, then right, and then left again along the winding roads, leaves began falling, gently blowing across the road looking almost translucent as the golden rays of the sun worked...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 16, 2018
Whether it’s picking up groceries, holiday shopping, or even crafting, when it comes to making decisions for your household, it often comes down to your bottom line. If you’re used to buying your grocery store’s $2 loaf of bread, why on Earth would you buy the locally...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 9, 2018
And just like that, the holidays are here! As soon as the discount bins are filled with this year’s Halloween candy, it’s time to start gearing up for the holiday season. Though it’s easy to get wrapped up in the madness of giving, shopping, and spending, here at Bear...
by Teresa Perleberg | Nov 2, 2018 |
Like all the best things in life, great craftsmanship is simple. A chef can’t prepare world-class delicacies without pure ingredients. Farmers can’t yield a plentiful harvest without sowing robust seeds. And crafters can’t create beautiful designs that can be passed...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 26, 2018 |
Ever hear the adage, “waiting on pins and needles”? It conjures up feelings of anticipation – that tingling sensation right before a life changing event. Then it happens. Only it’s not jitters in the pit of your stomach. Instead, it’s unusual stiffness in your hands...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 19, 2018
In today’s society, there’s a real desire to get back to basics. Perhaps it came from the rise of farm-to-table restaurants? Or maybe it sprouted from consumers realizing that some of the best goods are being curated right in their own neighborhoods? Whatever it may...
by Teresa Perleberg | Oct 12, 2018 |
Needle felting is an amazing activity fit for people from all walks of life, and it’s clear to see why. There’s nothing quite like sitting down for a relaxing afternoon of crafting. Whether you’re just getting started or have a few projects under your belt, you might...
