I’ve been busy entertaining kids indoors during the rainy (and surprisingly cool) weather the past couple of weeks, but the sun finally peeked its way through the clouds today and I decided to share some photos of what we’ve been up to. Eleanor’s in her rocking chair above wearing the knitted cardigan Gran made for […]
Secret Crochet Project
I taught myself to crochet over the summer and have started a project for a certain unnamed niece’s 3rd birthday next month. I started off learning by making washcloths, and have been driving myself nuts trying to perfect making these triangles. After many tries (and a handful of online tutorials) I think I finally have […]
Etsy Video Portrait
So for those of you who may not be familiar with Etsy, it is an online forum where people can sell (or you can buy) the totally awesome stuff they make. It’s one big community of crafters, artisans, and all things handmade (also a great source for vintage finds to make stuff). I could surf […]
My New Fabulous (Free) Suitcase
Okay, I have a confession to make. I am a sucker for free finds during bulk-pickup. Yes, those mounds of brush and miscellaneous household discards are one of my favorite places to scrounge for free finds. Here’s my strategy: I pack up the kids in the van and drop Skyler off by 8 a.m. at […]
Homemade Stamp
I made this stamp this morning (to the detriment of washing the dishes) out of an eraser. Check out this tutorial on Artmind to find out how to make your own.