Way back in June, I mentioned that we were thinking about making some updates in our "backroom", which is our mudroom/laundry room/craft room. Well, I finally finished the project (there are still some minor updates, like news curtains, that need to be done, but for the most part, it's finished)! We really only made two … Continue reading Backroom Makeover
For the past several years I have wanted to make Christmas cards for my loved ones, but I just never seem to be able to actually get around to making them. For the past several years I have also been slightly obsessed with hand-lettering. I have never been big on doodling, but when I do … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season: Hand-Lettered Christmas Cards
Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing gift ideas, including gifts to buy and gifts to make yourself. Some of the DIY gifts will require prior knowledge in a particular area (mostly sewing, but possibly also knitting), but this one is something everyone can do (even kids!). For the past few years, one … Continue reading DIY Gifts: Mugs + Ceramic Paint Pen
I finally brought out my sewing machine to actually sew a complete project. I went shopping last weekend with some friends, and got the tan sweater I'm wearing in the above photo. If you look at my most recent post, you can see me wearing it with a navy and coral scarf. It was the … Continue reading DIY Infinity Scarf and Tutorial
I've been in a bit of a rut the past few days. I just don't feel like doing anything productive at all. In some ways, it's probably a sign that I need a break, but I also have some things that need to be done in the next few days that I just keep putting … Continue reading Life Lately/Getting Out of a Creative Rut
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