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 had initially planned to write a post about going home last weekend. But then I realized that might be a bit boring to read. So instead, I am mostly going to talk about what "home" means to me. I have always loved my hometown, even though the general sentiment among people my age who … Continue reading Thoughts on Home
I can't believe I'm already through the first half of the semester!! It feels as if I just got here! So far, the semester has gone pretty well. I've enjoyed the majority of my classes and have learned a lot. I'm a lot busier than last year, but in some ways that is a really … Continue reading 1st Half of Term I and Painting I
Towards the end of summer, I helped my brother clear out his dresser and get rid of a bunch of clothes he no longer wears. Most of what he got rid of were old t-shirts from a variety of events and sports and such, but there were 3 shirts that I thought I might be … Continue reading Green Striped Shirt Makeover
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