Hi friends! I'm frantically stuffing far too much clothing into an oversized duffel bag along with a handful of last minute-crafts...I wanted to be … [Read more...]
Making Paper Orchids: The How-To
Last week, I posted some photos of paper orchids I designed for an engagement shoot. I had several friends ask me how I made them, so I thought I … [Read more...]
Wall-Mounted Succulent Garden
Yesterday I made this sweet little wall-mounted succulent garden. Today, I could not wait to share it with you. For the first time ever, I've put all … [Read more...]
Felted & Framed: The Monarch Butterfly
I'm a sucker for framed insects, display cases of fossils and skeletons suspended from ceilings. Curio cases of natural history will hypnotize me for … [Read more...]
Making Confetti Eggs for New Years!
For most major holidays, I like a production. New Year's Eve is no exception. Being that fireworks are illegal in California, but SPARKLERS are not, I … [Read more...]
Like a Candle in the Tin…
Over the weekend, I decided I needed to make candles from scratch.Was my house not messy enough? Didn’t my pile of homemade gifts already look like … [Read more...]
Crafting a Santa Lucia Candle Wreath
Remember when you were eight years old, and your parents encouraged you sing songs in Swedish while wearing a wreath of burning candles on your … [Read more...]
Dressing Up Loom-Knitted Hats
I was given a round loom set about seven years ago. I promptly packed it away thinking it was too hard to figure out since the instructions were … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift: Hand-Sewn Aprons
I have stockpiled fabric for years. I see beautiful designs and patterns and begin to salivate. Marimekko designs are a particular weakness of mine, … [Read more...]
Indoor Tabletop Water Garden
As far as the backyard garden at casa de radmegan goes, most of my vegetables have ceased production for the season. The pitchers on my carnivorous … [Read more...]