There are times in life when all you want is an easy project to take your mind off of things, shall we say. Whatever your things are. Something to keep your hands busy while you’re watching Netflix, or sitting in a meeting (think school board, not your 360 review with your boss), chatting with a […]
Cherry Blossom Wreath Tutorial
I love flowers made out of felt. There’s something about the colors and the texture of felt that somehow captures and enhances the essence of a flower. Cherry blossoms are one of my favorite flowers — the soft, pale flowers contrasted with the dark, bold branches. Right? So good. This cherry blossom wreath tutorial will […]
Make an Easy Living Air Plant Wreath
This is a super simple version of an air plant wreath that will bloom and grow for years if you take care of it. I love a seasonless wreath with staying power. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner.
Make a Wreath Jig
I made this wreath jig a few months ago, based on an article in Sunset magazine from years ago, and then thought I’d wait until fall to write it up. But since I like making wreaths in all seasons, maybe it doesn’t matter what season it is? I mean, I just used it to make […]
7 Quality Tools Every New Crafter Should Own
If you’re just getting started in this world of making, it can be pretty overwhelming to realize just how many tools are required for even a simple project. But really, only a few tools are needed for most projects, and they’ll last you for many years if you treat them right. These 7 tools are […]
The Crafty Upside to Failure
There’s little downside to messing up… I’ve been thinking a lot about failure lately. A few weeks ago my idea for a Valentine’s project didn’t develop into anything amazing (see the pic — they look worse in person). I kept working at it and working at it, putting in hours, and it just never achieved […]
Rainbow Hat Knitting Pattern with Pompom
Sometimes life calls for rainbows… and pompoms, and it’s usually round about now. I bought a kit for this rainbow knit hat at a local yarn store years ago, but since both the store and the yarn are no more, I set out to recreate it. Rainbows are not my typical color palette (though there […]
Quick Winter Craft: Make a Beaded Garnet Necklace
I am posting this simple beaded garnet necklace tutorial in honor of Valentine’s Day. Actually, it’s my daughter’s Valentine’s gift this year, but she doesn’t know that yet. The summer after I graduated from high school, I was lucky enough to spend a month in Egypt, staying with a friend and her Egyptian relatives. We […]
How to Make This Easy Waterproof Makeup Bag
There’s a story behind this makeup bag: my daughter was given the cutest one, which she decided was the perfect shape and had the added bonus of being easy to clean so it would continue to look cute (so important). But of course, these things don’t last forever and we went looking for a replacement. […]
Make this cute DIY Recycled Sweater Tote
This recycled sweater tote was kind of an impulse project that came together very quickly after I came across this sweater while cleaning out our storage. Can I say it was quick if I’ve been saving the sweater for 20 years? I think so…
Easy, Beautiful Meyer Lemon Marmalade Recipe
Meyer Lemon Marmalade is like sunshine in a jar, and who doesn’t need that some days? Am I right?? I’m honestly obsessed with this stuff. I used to eat it every day, but it doesn’t fit into our new low-refined-sugar lifestyle (so fun), so I think it’s going to have to be just a Sunday thing.
