These birdseed ornaments turned out trickier than I imagined. So if you’re trying this one I advise only using cookie cutters that are chunky all around. Skinny ones just won’t release in one piece. Believe me, I tried more times … Continue reading
A lot of projects are getting wrapped up around here. Not in the literal sense (yet), but in the sense of gettin’er done. For the teachers in our lives: Their own cozy cup wraps with a Starbucks gift card tucked … Continue reading
Confession: I’m on the needles again. My first fourth project of the season was this gorgeous, weighty cowl for my dear friend Lisa’s 30th. Nothing like a huge knitting project while under the gun to give you carpel tunnel. But … Continue reading
About a month or so ago, I began to dread winter. Oh the many long, dreary days indoors. So I set a goal to plan an activity-a-day for the duration of the hard months (Jan-March). It turned out to be … Continue reading
My fingers are still sticky with paste as I type this, so pardon any mistakes you find here. I’ve been contemplating pinatas for a while, since Hadley’s birthday party is almost upon us. I have such happy memories of crafting … Continue reading
My top-secret sewing project…revealed: I saw a picture of an adorable, pocketed skirt in the latest Title Nine catalog. I had to have it. This will be my summer of skirts, I thought! It cost $50. A simple, cotton summer … Continue reading