It’s hard to notice the change of seasons in the desert, but being raised in a four seasons climate my body knows and it’s impatiently looking forward to cooler days. I like playing with yarn and fabric when the weather gets cooler. Somehow they feel like ‘cooler’ weather crafts. I’ve wanted to make fabric acorns… Read More Fabric Acorns
Every year I try to make a new set of Christmas/holiday pins. Last year I passed them out to my co-workers. I work at the airport and we have to wear a uniform and we are limited to what extra accessories we can have. During the month of December we are allowed to wear holiday… Read More Snowflake pins
Making a flag out of ribbons has been on my list for a long time. I even have a board on Pinterest for inspiration. So even though this is not an original project at all, here is how I made mine. What you will need: Canvas – I cut mine 18″ x 30″ Denim –… Read More DIY Ribbon Flag
I like colorful and easy crafts made with simple and inexpensive materials. So I picked up some washers at the hardware store at .11 cents each and I went to work. I already have a box full of embroidery floss and the rest was just fun. Actually my kids helped me with this craft, it… Read More Color wheel accessories
I have some good news to share for you. Art-o-mat accepted all three of my submissions. What is Art-o-mat? With locations across the USA, some in Europe and Australia and New Zeland Art-o-mat are old cigarette vending machines converted to now sell small, affordable, original pieces of art from artists across the world. Read more… Read More Art-O-Mat accepted my submission(s)
I hope you are having a great Easter! I am still enjoying vacation for one more week. The kids have been back to school and I’ve been doing some much needed spring cleaning around the house. I saved a handful of Maggies stockings that would be too small before she wears them again. It was… Read More Recycled Easter Bunnies
Ah friends, I recently discovered that I can add a payment button and be able to offer some of my handmade goods from right here, from my blog. So I am giving it a try. Up on the top Menu I’ve added a SHOP button. I have added a bunch of Christmas ornaments. I also… Read More Shop Update!
A while back I started sewing on paper because of my lack of skill at the time to draw. I could free form cut shapes, but couldn’t get myself to draw the same shape. Strange I know, but I am still a little bit like that. Here is a collection of imaginary flowers I… Read More Sewing on paper
Friends! I finally convinced myself that I need a laptop. And while I was trying to be conservative and spend the least amount of money, quality is important so I got a MacBook Air. And because I like to make stuff more than buy stuff, I decided to skip buying all the fancy accessories and… Read More MacBook Air sleeve – tutorial
I love creating with fabrics that initially had a different purpose. Some time ago my dad gave me a box of tea towels he found at an estate sale. He knows me well and my love for ‘junk’. And I admit it took me a while to figure out what to do with them. Because… Read More Tea towels clutches
