Dec 28, 2023 | Christmas, Crafts
Here’s the situation: the teenager had a gift exchange at high school and she wanted to keep it simple with a Starby’s gift card and some Sour Patch Kids. (Yawn) But unfortunately for her, she’s my kid, and we can’t roll with straight up boring gifts. We did get the...
May 9, 2023 | Crafts, How To
Whether you are a professional crafter or a hobbyist, your craft room or space can greatly affect your overall experience, especially in terms of efficiency and enjoyment. Good craft space planning considers the design, layout, and organization of an area to make it...
Apr 19, 2023 | Crafts, How To
This post is co-written by my talented, artistic friend and architect, Laura Davis, Vice President and Principal of hpd architecture + interiors. As dedicated crafters, we know how important it is to have a designated space for all my creative supplies. Let’s...
Mar 9, 2023 | Crafts, How To
I’ve always considered that handcrafted gifts carry more meaning than store bought ones, especially when they are customized to the recipient’s taste. In this era of fast fashion and cheap imports, handmade gifts allow me the opportunity to personalize the gift with...
Jan 4, 2023 | Celebrate, Christmas, Crafts
The Christmas clearance sales are the perfect time to find deep discounts and a treasure trove of crafting bargains. Experienced crafters are eyeing the leftovers at Hobby Lobby, Michaels and JoAnn, hunting for the bargain buys that will feed their crafting addiction...
Oct 1, 2022 | Crafts, How To, Soccer
A new trend among the local club soccer teams is to host a “media day.” For our high school age girls, this honestly only means a photo session in front of a green screen. But still… it’s exciting and fun (for them) – and sometimes shocking (for the parents) – to see...
