Last year I was finally able to cross a big thing that had been on my life list for years and years. I build a backyard studio. Well… technically some guy who worked for the shed company showed up and built it for me BUT I did spiffy up the inside with paint, curtains and […]
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DIY Sunprint Silhouettes
Today’s DIY tutorial uses this throwback from childhood to create a fresh-take on the classic silhouette portrait. (I chose to capture my daughter Sophie, but you could easily make a pair for the couple of the house or a furry friend!) The inspiration for this DIY project began in my family archives with this: It’s […]
Heart flower art Mother’s Day DIY
I’ve always loved watching my kids make things. My oldest daughter takes after my husband in her love of art. She’s been sketching, and drawing, and dreaming since she was very little. She asked me one day if she could do a project with me and we came up with this idea of creating a […]
How to Make an Elastic Bookmark + Fiskars Tag Maker Giveaway
I love to read. Love. Love. LOVE to read. I usually have a book in my bag or car, and have been known to be simultaneously reading two or three books at the same time. My mom (a former librarian) hated it when I dog-eared a page to keep my place as a kid, so […]
How to Make DIY Fall Paper Flower Pumpkin Decor
As self-employed makers, my husband and I rarely get a chance to slow down and really enjoy the holidays. Starting in about the second week of November our online orders start rolling in and before we know it, it’s the evening before Christmas eve and we’re both driving around to finally start our holiday shopping […]
How to Make a DIY Felted Pumpkin
I literally had to force myself to wait until after Labor Day weekend to start sharing fall crafts with you. I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but I want to bury myself in all things wool and cozy and pumpkin. Even when it’s 90 degrees outside. I hope that this […]
