I have something really cool to share today. The amazing Creative Mamas groups I’ve posted about before put together a fabulous ebook called Handmade Winter – a Season to Gather, Make & Share. It is a festive inspiration book filled with 50+ craft and sewing projects, plus recipes, personal stories and ideas for entertaining. The… Read More
Alright, December is here, bring on the snow. Am I right? Maybe that’s just me. While it does cause traffic issues and require different footwear, there is something smile-inducing about a bright, white layer of new snow. It gives reason to snuggle down under blankets and drink hot beverages, or brave the cold and build… Read More
I love handmade ornaments and I’ve waited a whole year to share these little firs. It started with an email from my mom last fall after she returned from a local gardening shop she and her husband frequent. The link was to a darling multicolored felt stack Christmas tree pair, something for the mantel, cute… Read More
With Thanksgiving falling so late in November this year, I’m breaking my own holiday-order rule: I’m posting about Christmas before T-day has passed. Until now, I’ve held firm this rule and waited to listen to Christmas music, put up Christmas decor and talk about holiday projects until after Thanksgiving is over. It’s small percentage principal… Read More
It’s the third and final etching project today on Design Mom and this one has me totally in the Christmas spirit. Real birch branch slices with a little ribbon and etched snowflakes, so festive! Add a couple of sprigs of evergreen and you’re on your way to a rustic holiday home. The full tutorial (plus… Read More