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It’s My Birthday Month—Let’s Weave a Month of Joy!

November 12, 2025 No Comments

November is my favorite kind of celebration: slow, sweet, and full of hand-made happiness. I’m officially declaring it Birthday Month …

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The Cornucopia: A Horn of Plenty

October 22, 2025 No Comments

Rooted in Myth, Woven Through Time The word cornucopia comes from Latin: cornu (horn) and copiae (abundance). In …

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Weaving Memories in Benton County

October 18, 2025 No Comments

What a wonder-filled weekend it was in Benton County! I had the absolute pleasure of teaching at the …

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Weaving Magic at Camp Tuck-a-Basket: Sparkle, Sunset & Holiday Cheer!

September 24, 2025 No Comments

Picture this: sun-dappled afternoons filled with laughter, baskets emerging like little miracles from under your fingertips, and fellow …

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Honoring Mary and Jimmie Earl: A Woven Legacy

September 16, 2025 No Comments

The basket weaving world is stitched together by tradition, artistry, and—most importantly—people. Few names have been as warmly …

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Falling for Baskets: Autumn-Inspired Weaving Projects

August 26, 2025 No Comments

There’s something magical about weaving in autumn — the crisp air, the rich colors, the cozy feeling of …

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The Art of Using Your Leftover Reed: 3 Fun Projects to Weave from Scraps

August 19, 2025 No Comments

If you’ve been weaving for a while, you’ve probably got a stash of reed pieces in varying lengths …

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Knobside Cheer: The Basket That Greets You at the Door

August 12, 2025 No Comments

https://lorelea.com/?product=hoot-basket-gift-box-limited-quantity-2When you open your front door this fall, imagine being welcomed by a little burst of woven beauty. …

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Ever wonder how those bold arrow designs show up in basket weaving? In this Monday Meetup replay, you’ll watch how to weave an arrow pattern by combining twine and reverse twine—a simple shift that creates big visual impact. This technique looks fancy, but once you see it demonstrated step by step, it makes total sense. It’s a great way to add movement, texture, and personality to your baskets without adding stress (because we don’t do stress weaving around here 😉). In this video, you’ll learn: The difference between twine and reverse twine How changing direction creates a clear arrow design Ways to use this technique in future basket projects Whether you’re brushing up on twining or discovering it for the first time, this replay is packed with inspiration you can use right away. 👉 If you enjoy weaving techniques like this, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss future Monday Meetups and basket weaving demos. Happy weaving! 🧺💜
🏹 Watch How to Weave an Arrow Using Twine & Reverse Twine
December 14, 2025
Step behind the scenes with me as I prep basket weaving kits for upcoming delivery! From sorting materials to assembling everything my students need, you’ll get a fun look at how much love and care goes into every single kit. If you’re part of a guild, retreat, or weaving group and are looking for an enthusiastic instructor—I’d love to come teach! I offer classes for all skill levels, from beginner basics to specialty designs that spark creativity and confidence. Want to weave along at home? You can find all of my basket weaving kits right here: 👉 https://lorelea.com/product-category/07_kits/ Let’s keep the weaving magic flowing! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss a new video. Check out my website and get on the email list!!
Getting Kits Ready for Upcoming Basket Weaving Kit Delivery | Behind the Scenes with Lorelea
Join me for this fun and easy weaving session as we create adorable mini baskets using paper floral wire — no water needed! These cuties can be turned into pins, ornaments, charms, or perfect embellishments for your larger baskets. Quick, creative, and surprisingly relaxing! 🌟 What You’ll Learn: How to shape and weave with paper floral wire Techniques for building a tiny basket form Ideas for turning your mini basket into something magical Tips for embellishing and personalizing your design 🧺 Materials Needed: ~18–20" paper floral wire Scissors or wire cutters Tape measure Optional: beads, buttons, charms, ribbons 🛒 Where to Find the Wire: Walmart Michaels Amazon Whether you’re brand new to weaving or a seasoned basket maker, this little project will spark BIG creative joy. Come weave along with me! 💜 Subscribe for more weaving demos, tips, and inspiration! #BasketWeaving #MiniBasket #CraftTutorial #OfferingsOfWonderByLorelea #DIYO
No-Water Mini Basket Weaving Tutorial | Easy Floral Wire Baskets
Shine a little handmade magic into your holidays! ✨ In this Monday Meetup replay, we walk step-by-step through weaving a beautiful Star Ornament using just a few feet of reed. It’s quick, relaxing, and perfect for gifting, decorating, or adding a touch of sparkle to your tree. Materials Used: #3 Round Reed — approx. 3 ft 3/16" Flat Oval Reed — approx. 40 in Scissors Optional: Ribbon or twine for hanging Whether you’re a brand-new weaver or a lifelong basket lover, you’ll enjoy this simple, satisfying project. 💜🦉 ✨ SPECIAL NOVEMBER BONUS: All orders placed through Nov 30 receive a FREE gift to celebrate Lorelea's Birthday Month! 📦 Shipping Pause: Orders placed Nov 24–Dec 1 will ship starting Dec 2. If you enjoy this tutorial, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the bell to never miss another weaving adventure! Let’s reach our next milestone together! 💫 Happy weaving, friends!
How to Weave a Star Ornament | Easy Reed Holiday Craft Tutorial
Celebrate the season with a fun and simple weaving project — the Mini Cornucopia! Perfect for your Thanksgiving table or as a sweet handmade gift, this little basket packs a lot of charm. Join me, Lorelea from Offerings of Wonder, as I demo how to weave this festive mini cornucopia. You can weave along or just watch and learn—either way, you’ll pick up tips, tricks, and a few giggles along the way. Materials Needed: ✨ 3 pieces of #3 round reed at 16 inches ✨ 6 pieces of #3 round reed at 8 inches ✨ About 28 feet of #2 round reed ✨ Scissors ✨ Optional: Ribbon for a festive finish 🎀 🧺 Subscribe for more no-stress, joy-filled basket weaving projects! #BasketWeaving #OfferingsOfWonderByLorelea #Cornucopia #WeaveWithMe #HandmadeCrafts #falldecor
🍂 Weave a Mini Cornucopia with Me! | Easy Fall Basket Weaving Tutorial 🌾
Turn a simple pumpkin wire wreath into a fluffy, festive snowman in this fun Monday Meetup demo! ❄️ Join Lorelea from Offerings of Wonder by Lorelea as she shows step-by-step how to weave this cheerful winter decoration — perfect for your door, wall, or holiday display. ✨ You’ll Need: 1 Pumpkin wire frame (mine’s from Dollar Tree) 1 skein of bulky white yarn (#7) Embellishments for the face (black buttons for eyes and mouth, and a carrot nose) A hat — black or any cozy one you like Optional: scarf for extra charm 🎉 November is my Birthday Month! When you join me live on Zoom, you’ll be eligible for a special prize! 🥳 It’s my way of celebrating another wonderful year of weaving, creativity, and friendship with all of you. This is an easy and relaxing project that brings instant holiday cheer — no snow required! Subscribe for more basket weaving tutorials, creative projects, and community fun: 🔔 Subscribe to Offerings of Wonder by Lorelea 🦉 Weave your heart out, and let your creativity snow!
Weave a Snowman on a Pumpkin Wreath | Monday Meetup with Lorelea ☃️🎩
Let’s weave a little magic! 🌟 In this relaxing tutorial, Lorelea from Offerings of Wonder shows you how to create a stunning Woven Star Ornament — a perfect project to add a handmade sparkle to your tree, window, or gift wrap. This beginner-friendly demo uses simple materials and a touch of wire magic to create something beautiful and bright. 🧺 Materials Needed: 18 pieces of round reed, each cut to 6 inches Thin wire (your choice of color — metallics look great!) ✨ Plus! The Hoot Basket Gift Club is open for just a few more days — until October 31st! Don’t miss your chance to join the “Glow with the Flow” box, themed All About the Light! 💜 Join the club here → https://lorelea.com/?product=hoot-basket-gift-box-limited-quantity-2 📍 Subscribe for more no-stress weaving tutorials and creative fun: [Your Channel Link] #BasketWeaving #OfferingsOfWonderByLorelea #WovenStar #WeaveYourHeartOut #HootBasketGiftClub #CraftWithLorelea
⭐ Woven Star Ornament Tutorial | Easy Holiday Craft for Basket Weavers
Let’s weave a little holiday magic together! 🌟 In this demo, Lorelea from Offerings of Wonder by Lorelea shows you step-by-step how to create these charming reed angels — perfect as ornaments, gifts, or heartwarming keepsakes. You’ll learn how to shape, wrap, and tie the reed to bring your angel to life, plus a few creative ideas for personal touches — like adding beads, ribbons, or charms! 🎥 What You’ll Need: #2 round reed 5 @ 12" 6 @ 4" 1 @ 10" Twine, ribbon or thread to tie the angels together Glue Scissors Water container (for soaking reed) String or ornament hook for hanging Optional: small embellishments or beads 🪶 Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned basket weaver, this project is sure to bring joy to your weaving table — and maybe even your Christmas tree! 👇 Watch now, and don’t forget to: 👍 Like 🧺 Subscribe to my channel 🔔 Tap the bell so you never miss a new weaving demo! #BasketWeaving #HolidayCrafts #WeavingAngels #OfferingsOfWonderByLorelea #HandmadeChristmas #BasketArt #WeaveJoy
✨ Weave an Angel Ornament | Easy Basket Weaving Tutorial for the Holidays
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