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The ‘Aurora’ Cowl is the coziest way to say hello to Autumn
It's officially the end of summer and autumn's chill has made it's sudden appearance. Somehow it catches me by surprise every year, and I'm never quite ready for the return to shorter days and frosty mornings. While it isn't quite cold enough to pull out the heavy...
Waste Free Water Balloons are the
Summer is almost here! As the final weeks of the school year approach, I find myself preparing for the summertime craziness with three very energetic kiddos at home. While I love planning out special trips and fun activities for their summer break, there's something...
2020: Self-Isolation for Crafters in Strange Times
Hello everyone! I hope you are all well and safely at home in what has been a very strange time for all of us around the world with the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic. My family has been in self-isolation for about three weeks now, with the exception of my hubby who still...
Heart and Sole Slipper Socks
I am so super excited about this new pattern I am sharing with you today!!! This has been over a year in the making, when I made my first pair of slipper socks, then had several people ask for a pair when they saw them. I wanted a unique funky slipper pattern that I...
2019 Year in Review –Makers Markets– What I learned
This year was the first year I ventured into selling my items as a vendor in craft shows/maker markets. I carefully read all the blogs, Facebook posts, seasoned market seller info, and everyone had great insight on how to succeed during market season. I saw a lot...
Halloween Costume 2019
Happy Halloween!! I absolutely love this time of year. From Thanksgiving (in October here in Canada) right through until the New Year, I get to decorate, dress up and get inspired to make some really cool things. This year, I wanted a witch costume, but I didn't want...
Woolstock 2019
Last year I discovered a beautiful little community called Tatamagouche in Nova Scotia, Canada. We had booked a family vacation in nearby River John, and much to my delight and surprise, I had stumbled upon what is quickly becoming a destination for all things fiber....
EASY FREEZIE COVERS–KEEPS LITTLE HANDS WARM AND NO MORE SLIPPING DOWN!
This was originally published 07/08/2018 while I was testing out another blog site. I switched back to WordPress. I just realized I didn't publish it here, so here it is, and with a few updated photos! Freezies are definitely a staple in our house in the summer....
Spring into Spring with the Tidal Waves Scarflette
Make two and layer them for a unique and stylish look! Variegated is made in Sunrise over Tatamagouche by Knitting Wolf Luxury Yarns. Solid blue is Loops and Threads Woollike in Denim Blue. Finally the Spring weather is arriving in our little part of Ontario (and boy...
No needles? No problem! Knit with your favourite crochet hook!!
Are you a crocheter that has always loved the look of all those fabulous knits, but like me can't quite get those needles to behave themselves long enough to make anything? Do you have a million knit projects planned out (or in your Ravelry queue) waiting for the day...
about me
My name is Mellissa and I am the artisan behind Gingerbeez Creations. I chose to name my business after the most important thing in my life–my family. We have three boys (our busy bees!) and we all have red hair! As a lover of all things arts and crafts, I enjoy painting, drawing, knitting, weaving, sewing, spinning –and of course what I’m best known for– crocheting!
Everything is handmade by me in my home studio just off of Georgian Bay. My work in any medium is bright and colourful; I love trying new colour combinations and mixing textures and techniques in new and interesting ways. I enjoy making fun and unique accessories and rarely make the exact same thing twice, which means my makes are truly one-of-a-kind and something you won’t find anywhere else!
Over the years I have shared my love of the fibre arts with family and friends, teaching crochet both in person and online. Crochet is so versatile and there is always something new to learn; I am always looking for new stitches, patterns, and yarn to try. One of my favourite things to do is find interesting “souvenir yarns” made by local artisans in the cute little yarn shops I find when I travel!
My patterns can be found on both Ravelry and Etsy. Follow me on IG and FB for updates on shop updates and to see my latest handmade creations!
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