Yearly Archives for 2011
Happy Holidays
Categories: Holiday | 2 comments
Hello everyone, I know this is a bit late since Christmas is past, but I know some of you are probably still celebrating and with New Years coming right up I wanted to send some warm greetings your way. I hope … Continue reading
Illustrations: For the Makers
Categories: Art, DIY | 3 comments
When Janet asked me a couple weeks ago to do some project illustrations for the December box of For the Makers, I jumped with excitement at the chance. I absolutely love the concept that her and Katie have come up … Continue reading
Knitting
Categories: Knitting | 9 comments
There is something so heartwarming about knitting for me. Every year since having babies – when the weather dips down and I’m found wondering what to do in the long winter months, I pull out my yarn and get to … Continue reading
Earrings from Autumn Leaves
Categories: Fashion, Tutorials | 5 comments
I know, enough with the leaves already! I can’t help it, they are everywhere and I’m taking advantage of the natural resource. So I came up with these simple but beautiful earrings, using more of my supplies from For the … Continue reading
A Stripping of Comforts
Categories: Faith, Motherhood | 11 comments
Recently my 1.5 year old lost his pacifier – and I ran out of backups. My first son never really took one, so it was foreign to me to have a babe that desperately needed it so often. So I … Continue reading
For the Makers
Categories: DIY, Misc | 8 comments
Yesterday I mentioned that I got a box in the mail filled to the brim with all kinds of crafty things from For the Makers. For the Makers combines DIY tutorials with hand-selected materials delivered to your door so you … Continue reading
Autumn Leaves Garland
Categories: Art, Tutorials | 4 comments
I recently received in the mail a beta box of amazing craft goodies from For the Makers (more on this later). In the box was this beautiful gold metallic thread that I just knew I had to use for this … Continue reading
Drawing Challenge & Free Download
Categories: Art, Downloads | 13 comments
I’m a full-time mom of two boys, who are now 3 and 1.5. Needless to say, they keep me busy! Yet, I think about art every day. I think about painting every day. I yearn to bust out of bed … Continue reading
Handmade: Minimalist Yarn Ornament
Categories: DIY, Holiday | 3 comments
I’m guest posting today over on CraftSnob.com – Sara is hosting a month long handmade ornament parade to gear up for the holidays and asked me to be a part. My contribution was a minimalist yarn ornament. Simple and pretty. … Continue reading
DIY Dramatic Photo Curtain
Categories: DIY, Photography | 7 comments
We recently held a little party for my son who turned three. It was simple and beautiful, with the centerpiece being 75 of my favorite photos from his life. I wanted to share the idea with you, because it was … Continue reading
