Sisters of the Hook

Ladies and gents, I present our newest Octopus Hat! 😎 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #octopus #octopushat #crochet #crochetaddict #craftyheart #craftaholic #makerlife #makercommunity #makeallthethings #craftcraftcraft #supercool #diy #underthesea #lovewhatido❤️ #makersgonnamake #handmade #handmadewithlove❤ (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MZJHQhURM/?igshid=16uz2q14t1vbj

I’m kinda really digging these...what do you think? 🤔 (still working on that photography thing, so please bare with me!) * * * * * * * * * * #handmadeisbetter #makeallthethings #mermaid #mermaidearrings #chains #wirewrapping #learning #learningnewthings #earrings #supercute #makerlife #makercommunity #makersgonnamake #mymakerlife #lookimadeathing #livingmybestlife #diy #dangleearrings #lovewhatido❤️ (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzWvAfrh5-D/?igshid=1n1ig5545utv1

Super hero keychains and earrings! Yay! 🥳 These are coming with me tomorrow to Brantford’s Canada Day Celebration! 🇨🇦❤️ 2pm-11pm see you there! 😊 * * * * * * * * #handmadeisbetter #superexcited😁 #makeallthethings #brantfordscanadadaycelebration #canadaday🇨🇦 #lovewhatido❤️ #superheroes #chainmaille #chainmailleaddict #chainmaillekeychain #chainmailleearrings #supercute #nerdsunite #mymakerlife #makerlife #makercommunity #makersgonnamake #batman #superman #theflash #captainamerica #deadpool #livingmybestlife #diy (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzWQwxVh7oG/?igshid=787kerz4in80

The start of a thing 😎 Learning some wire wrapping over here - super excited to see where this goes! 😋 Thanks to @iguanabeads for helping me pick out the stuff and to @back_to_earth_creations (Von) for being the best teacher ever! Seriously you guys, go check out her YouTube channel ❤️ * * * * * * * * * * * * #superexcited😁 #makeallthethings #iguanabeads #backtoearthcreations #shoplocal #handmadeisbetter #makerlife #makercommunity #makersgonnamake #diy #wirewrapping #wire #wirewrappedjewelry #learningnewthings #learning #lovewhatido❤️ #livingmybestlife #overcomeobstacles #ngunijasper #pendant #lookimadeathing (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzOWfXxBc44/?igshid=1s1dzdwi6jt3y

Making inventory for our upcoming shows! 😊🖤 Come join us for Canada Day in Brantford July 1st! ❤️🖤❤️🇨🇦 * * * * * * * * * * * * * #makeallthethings #superexcited😁 #handmadeisbetter #makerlife #makercommunity #makemakemake #necklace #edgyjewelry #chainmaille #chainmailleaddict #chainmaillejewelry #diy #livingmybestlife #lovewhatido❤️ #makersgonnamake (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMW6o4BydX/?igshid=1cfj4is5xfeue

Growing my chainmaille hackey sack collection! 🥳 These will be debuting next Saturday at the #poochiepowerwalk2019 at Riverside Park in Cambridge! Whoop! 😊 What colours would you like to see them in? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * @cambridgehumanesociety #superexcited😁 #makeallthethings #chainmaille #chainmailleaddict #hackysack #makerlife #mymakerlife #makersgonnamake #diy #handmadeisbetter #lovewhatido❤️ #livingmybestlife #summermarket #furbabies #humanesociety #mylifeisaparty🎉 (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bylrq-IBw2U/?igshid=da5cd03r1fef

I think part of being a crafter is having a messy work space like 70% of the time... haha! I’m bringing back the #minion inspired #freezieholders just in time for the #goodandgooder #torontomarket #makermarket happening at @junctioncraft this Sunday, June 9th! ❤️😊 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #handmadeisbetter #superexcited😁 #makeallthethings @goodandgooder #crochet #crochetislife #craftaholic #makeallthethings #makerlife #neverstops #livingmybestlife #lovewhatido❤️ #diy #freezies #kidfriendly #handmade #handmadewithlove❤ #ecofriendly #washerdryerfriendly #supercute (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByZLmYqhKcc/?igshid=xg5jsbadnts6

That feeling when you get accepted to *another* Toronto market! 🥳🤩 This is where I will be next weekend! Whooop! * * * * * * * * * #makeallthethings #handmade #goodandgoodermarket #goodandgooder @goodandgooder @junctioncraft #toronto #torontomarket #cantwait #superexcited😁 #supportsmallbusiness #supporthandmade #handmadeisbetter (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByRO61JB_Hg/?igshid=1343dvrqi4q08

Dice bag is complete and will be available for purchase (or petting or both haha) tomorrow at my booth in Sebringville! 😊❤️ I don’t know how to post events here on Instagram, but I have it posted under my events tab on Facebook, as well as many of the other events I am taking part in. ❤️ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #diy #bronze #makercommunity #makersgonnamake #lovewhatido❤️ #chainmaille #chainmailleaddict #chainmailledicebag #lookslikeadragonegg #dragonegg #dungeonsanddragons #warhammer40k #tabletopgaming #nerditoutman #scalemaille #theringlord #imadeathing #handmade #handmadewithlove❤ #nowavailable #sebringvilleon #springmakersmarket #craftyheart #craftaholic #makeallthethings #livingmybestlife #dragons (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJPOovB709/?igshid=1kix23mtmoplq

Hello, glorious people :) If you've been following along here for a bit now, you may have noticed that I've been pretty quiet lately. I always hear that you shouldn't mix business and personal life...but what happens when your personal life starts effecting your business? Maybe, a little, tiny merger is sometimes necessary? So, this is going to be my little, tiny bit of personal stuff that comes here. My name is Tash and I deal with depression, anxiety, PTSD and insomnia. Part of dealing with these aforementioned things, for me, is taking my meds. Taking meds has side effects - weight gain, lack of energy... to name a few. I have been on and off different meds for nearly a decade now, and while, yay, I don't feel the need to kill myself all the time, I also can't hold a 'normal' job, I have little to no energy, I am horribly anti-social, I eat as a hobby...life isn't super healthy this way and I would like to be better than this. Return to something that resembles my former slightly-more outgoing self. With the help and guidance of my doctor and counsellor, we have decided that I should slowly come off of my meds. This is a lengthy process as your body will become accustom to having them, every day, at a certain time. The result is that for the next while, I will be going through withdrawal. I hear it's different for everyone, but for me this includes basically being sick with some sort of flu, while experiencing massive mood swings (I don't generally cry about things...now I cry randomly for everything. lol), insomnia (yes, more), dizziness, and honestly, it feels like bees inside my head constantly buzzing and occasionally stinging. This is the road to a better me. It sucks, but it will get better. In the meantime, if I am off, extra weird, not as responsive excetera, this is why and I felt like an explanation was in order. I mean, also, if you have someone in your life going through this, be kind. Be patient. Manage your expectations. You wouldn't expect someone with a broken leg to just walk it off; this healing thing takes time, and believe me, we are just as impatient (or more) for it to pass as you are. <3 If you've made it this far, you rock. (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByEHnbTh8WA/?igshid=pg0dszgqot84

My life is a party. Scale dice bag in progress. 5 out of 13 rows of scales in. Stainless steel hurts. Hurts so good. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #makeallthethings #livingmybestlife #craftyheart #chainmaille #chainmailleaddict #chainmailledicebag #scalemaille #dragonegg #dicebags #nerdsunite #tabletopgaming #stylinnerd #dungeonsanddragons #warhammer40k #handmade #handmadewithlove❤ #hurtssogood #stainlesssteel #bronze #makerlife #makercommunity #makersgonnamake #diy #lovewhatido❤️ (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByC9XUKhCL9/?igshid=1egulcmb5duiu

A new style of earrings that I am trying out, totally inspired by a picture I saw somewhere. 😊 I just love the maker community! ❤️ * * * * * * * * * * * * * #makeallthethings #supercute #handmade #diy #makerlife #makercommunity #mymakerlife #makersgonnamake #earrings #handmadejewelry #handmadewithlove❤ #lovewhatido❤️ #craftaholic #crafty #black #craftyheart #learning #learningnewthings #livingmybestlife (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxf3zdbBonT/?igshid=1jnjf119fsm0i

Getting prepped for my next show, this Saturday @savvyeventscanada is hosting the Mother’s Day Market in Guelph at the Holiday Inn! ❤️😊 I just finished this octo hat 🐙😊 Please pardon my jenky indoor photo shoot; it’s super rainy and yucky out today. * * * * * * * * * * * * * #makeallthethings #supercute #octopus #octopushat #crochet #crochetallthethings #crochetislife💕 #makeallthethings #diy #makersgonnamake #makerlife #mymakerlife #handmade #lovewhatido❤️ #livingmybestlife #craftaholic #crazyhat #octolove #handmadewithlove❤ #nevergonnanotmakestuff #thisislifenow #mothersday #mothersdaygifts #mothersdaymarket2019 #guelphontario #shophandmade #momknowsbest (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQkIi3BlEG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cbag08crs6nn

So, I am a newbie at wire wrapping. Last night I was inspired to try this herringbone wrap style...and I’m hooked! It’s not perfect, but I made it and I’m proud of it. 😊❤️ I am making up a few pairs of earrings in this style for my next show this weekend at King George PS in Guelph! ❤️😊* Thanks to Von from @back_to_earth_creations for the how-to! ❤️😊 * * * * * * * * * * * * * #kgcraftmarket #kinggeorgepscraftmarket #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrapping #wire #wireandbeads #makeallthethings #supercute #herringbonewrappedearrings #diy #backtoearthcreations #makersgonnamake #lovewhatido❤️ #mymakerlife #craftaholic #livingmybestlife #handmadejewelry #handmade #handmadewithlove❤ #makeallthethings #craftsaleprep (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7vfv3hsmJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kr5424pjjgf6

These fringe scarves have become a staple for my shows. 😊 This one will be coming with me to the Spring Craft Market at #kinggeorgeps on May 4th! 😊❤️ The amazingly gorgeous buttons were made by the very talented @clay_adventures ! 💕* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #kinggeorgepscraftmarket #makersgonnamake #makermarket #craftsale #crochet #crochetislife💕 #crochetaddicted #fringescarf #madebyme #lovewhatido❤️ #craftaholic #makeallthethings #supercute #mymakerlife #craftasaurusrex #diy #handmade #handmadewithlove❤ (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwvNm4dhkAL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=opg03yh9ayum

Getting ready for our next show, the King George P.S. Craft Market! 😊 Here are a bunch of #brandnew scale earrings that I will be featuring there! 😊❤️ These scales are so shiny, they are hard to photograph! Haha! * * * * * * * * * #kinggeorgepscraftmarket #kinggeorgeps #gettingready #allthecrafts #chainmaille #chainmaillejewelry #earrings #scalemaille #theringlord #makersgonnamake #diy #happycrafters #mymakerlife #lovewhatido #livingmybestlife❤️ #supershiny #supercute #marketready #handmadejewelry #handmade #handmadewithlove❤ (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwp-NvDhCBa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=frgxbauqljrs

Wikki got his hair did! 😊🦄💜 * * * * * * * * * * * #Wikki #crochet #crochetaddict #crochetislife💕 #unicorn #supercute #adorable #itssofluffyimgonnadie #lovewhatido❤️ #craftaholic #handmadewithlove❤ #diy #livingmybestlife❤️ #makersgonnamake #mymakerlife #handmade (at Sisters of the Hook) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwaf1HFBw2e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8tr8imdsv6rc