4 simple DIY ways to hang kids’ artwork
Choosing a frame and mat for a work of art can be a creative feat in and of itself. Finish, mat color, integration with the rest of your decor, and cost are all factors to consider. There’s a lot to…
Choosing a frame and mat for a work of art can be a creative feat in and of itself. Finish, mat color, integration with the rest of your decor, and cost are all factors to consider. There’s a lot to…
Editor’s Note: We’re so excited to welcome Ashley Nickels of Alphabet Summer to the Dear Handmade Life team. Ashley is a seasoned maker and awesome sewist who’ll be sharing an array of sewing and DIY projects here. Welcome Ashley! -Nicole…
Last fall, I was hired to decorate and set up a small private wedding in Los Angeles. The bride was aย fan of the big paper flowers that I had at my wedding and wanted something similar, except she wanted an…
I’ll just come right out and admit it: I’ve got a thing for Martha. Specifically, vintage Martha. I’ve begun to amass a small collection of hardcovers–some passed along from my mom, some from yard sales, some found mixed up with…
Editor’s Note: Weโre beyond excited to welcome Rachel Smith of The Crafted Life as a Dear Handmade Life online workshop instructor. Her Photo Styling 101 workshop teaches you how to create stunning on-brand photographs for your blog, website, social media…
Last year I had an accident, which left me laid up on the couch unable to use my left arm for several weeks. Aside from the pain and fear of not knowing if I would ever be able to use…
Indigo is probably the most fun dye to work with, partly because itโs a living dye, making it feel like a science experiment, and partly because the color is breathtaking. It also requires no particular skills or know-how to do….
Iโve never been a big fan of jewelry. Bling, fancy crystals and precious stones just donโt do it for me. However occasionally at our Patchwork Shows or another design or craft shows I run across a jewelry maker that catches…
When my best friend told me she was pregnant, I had three urgent questions for her. How are you feeling? Whenโs the due date? Can I start planning your baby shower now? You see, sheโs not just pregnant; sheโs pregnant…
Todayโs tutorial for a DIY Paper Doll Lookbook For Your Kiddo combines my love of paper crafts, felt sewing, and bookmaking. Itโs a DIY, portable paper doll lookbook featuring my daughter Sophie as the star, with lots of options for…
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