True story. When I was very young, I took classes at our local art museum. Every weekend, my mom would drive me into the city (which seemed like a really big deal at the time) and I would excitedly play with paints, charcoal, and paper. We even were taught how to make candles one week! But then, one Saturday morning, during a lesson in clay sculpture, a little boy who was sitting near me began to make fun of the…
It’s a few weeks into the new year, and the internet is filled with posts about resolutions and lists. Don’t get me wrong ~ I love making goals for the new year! But I thought, instead of the run-of-the-mill budget and fitness-type goals, I would do something crafty here. So, I bring you…. 18 new paper crafts to try in 2018! This post contains affiliate links. If you click on the links below and make a purchase, I may receive a small…
I’m borderline obsessed with photos of beautiful and unique holiday gift wrapping. Every year, around Christmas time, I start thinking that I too can start working on ways to dress up my plain, old packaging. My crafty goals are usually much loftier than time actually allows, however. This week, I’m hoping to inspire others with 20 creative holiday gift wrap ideas! This post contains affiliate links. If you click on the links below and make a purchase, I may receive a…
Snow’s about ready to fall in the Northern hemisphere, and what will you be doing when it does? Sitting by a crackling fire… A Hot cup of tea nearby… Sounds like you’re ready for colder weather! If you’ve been on the run all summer and fall, it’s about time for your schedule to slow down just a bit… which means you’ll be reaching for your next handmade project. And, if you’re anything like me, you are always looking for a…
It’s finally autumn! Fall is by far my favorite time of year, and now that my Moose has officially had his birthday, and all the superhero decorations have all come down, I can break out all my pumpkins, flannel, and other warm and comfy fall decor. But I did want to pick up a few new things and stick to my budget at the same time. So off to my favorite dollar store I went! This week I’m sharing a few…
I am a thrifty lady. Whenever I’m in need of something new, one of my first thoughts is always “what’s the lowest price I can find this for?”. This goes double for craft supplies! And, since I’m always crafting something, I really need to watch the bottom line. So in the interest of saving a little money on craft materials, today I’m sharing a list of my favorite Dollar Tree craft supplies. I know there are other types of dollar…
I didn’t start off wanting to have a blog. I just wanted to make stuff with paper. After my Moose was born and I went back to work, I found a way to fill in my creative gap with an Etsy shop. Then things evolved and changed as they tend to do, and I realized how much I enjoy teaching new crafters and breaking down the mystery of quilling paper. So, here I am – 4 years later with a quilling…
One of my first jobs, after I graduated from art school, was with our local children’s museum. I was chosen to work in the art studio where I managed the projects that the education team thought up to reinforce the week’s theme and the museum’s mission of learning through play. It was a dream come true! Every day, I played with messy art supplies and enjoyed the company of incredibly enthusiastic toddlers and preschoolers. My time there came to a…
A few weeks ago, I posted about Mother’s Day presents for crafty mamas. I had so much fun thinking about the ultimate gifts for moms who love to create! But I was so surprised when I heard over and over about how great a subscription box would be to receive as a gift. So I got right to work and found a bunch of other awesome subscription boxes for creative kids and adults! This post contains affiliate links. If you…
Ya’ll, I love being a mama. Moose & the Bean are the most incredible little balls of awesome that I have ever imagined in my wildest dreams. It is my greatest honor to be their mommy and to help them grow up to be the best people they can be. That being said, this mama could use as many breaks as I can get! That’s why I love Mother’s Day! A whole day devoted to moms! We’re usually pretty low-key…