Welcome!
Hello, I'm Twinkie Chan!
I blog about crocheting, crafting, snacking, & life's hilarious adventures. By day, I work full-time at an arts & crafts education website as an artist coach & content editor. I don't blog as much as I used to, but you'll still find announcements here about new crochet patterns & projects.My Crochet Book!
My 2nd crochet book is available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble, IndieBound, & other major booksellers!
Join my group on Ravelry for help & hints!Recent News!
Event Calendar!
July 16-18, 2021 – Camp DHL (Dear Handmade Life) Summit – I’ll be teaching FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME my bacon & egg scarf in a 90 minute workshop. Click here for info & to sign up!
August 2021: I’ll be the featured Artist at Jenny Lemons. SF locals should definitely visit and check out the magical shop window I’ll be decorating for the month!
Summer 2020-present: I’m an artist in Intangible – a colorful group fiber arts show in collaboration with Craft Yarn Council at Sweet Tooth Hotel in Dallas, TX. The show is open now! Please go see it if you can!
Categories
Archives
Tag Archives: daily nail
Daily Nail: Toadstools and Glitter Grass!
I haven’t done my nails in a little while, but on Friday, Manda came over, and we went on a 5 mile walk around Lake Merced, and then painted our nails and watched Coyote Ugly! I saw some mushroom … Continue reading
Today’s Nail: Cotton Candy Polka Dots
Here’s a few shots of my current mani!! I was trying to have more control over my polka dots, and I think I am sorta getting better at them Sorry about my really dry hands and horrible cuticles! … Continue reading
Daily Nail: Black/White Happy/NotSoHappy
I repeat: I am probably the sloppiest, laziest, lamest nail-painter ever, but I enjoy it so much!!! I did these nails really super quick for Manda’s MFA graduation last week. I have been craving a black polish for a while, … Continue reading
Daily Nail: Rainbow Sherbet Love!
Inspired by the next Michaels.com crochet pattern I’m working on … I decided to use rainbow sherbet colors for my nails. I also decided to try using washi tape for the first time to create stripes and hearts. I really … Continue reading
It’s Vacation Time!
I just finished giving myself my vacation mani! We are off to New Zealand and Australia for the next two weeks. I loaded up my Kindle with a kabillion books. I’ll try to blog a little here and there with … Continue reading