This whimsical DIY felt taco ornament is so fun to make and, for me, at least, it has a funny story attached. One of my many jobs involves lots of communication via Slack, and we use an app that allows you to send people virtual tacos to thank them for their help with something or […]
Easy Upcycled Christmas Ornament
We decided this year not to put up a Christmas tree (because we have kittens who are very much like toddlers in the sense of wanting to put everything in their mouths), but for a little holiday cheer I made this upcycled Christmas ornament. Mine is made from a piece of old jeans and some […]
How to Make a Pinch Pot with Air Dry Clay
Pinch pots are a classic craft to make with clay, so I wanted to show you how to make a pinch pot with air dry clay. What is Air Dry Clay? Air dry clay is a type of clay that can be dried to a relatively sturdy finish without using an oven or kiln. It’s […]
Crafting Bucket List: 100 (or More!) Crafts to Try
I feel like we often limit ourselves when we think about crafting, but there are SO many different things to try. Here’s a crafting bucket list of crafts and projects you can make alone or with your kids. For some reason crafting a bucket isn’t on it. See how many you can check off, which […]
DIY Air Dry Clay Recipe
It’s easy to make your own DIY air dry clay to use for a variety of projects. Here’s how I make air dry clay and some tips for using it. What is Air Dry Clay? To start, air dry clay is a kind of dough that dries hard in the open air. That means you […]
Pumpkin Spice Soap Recipe
This pumpkin spice soap recipe is super easy and smells amazing. It would be a great addition to a holiday gift or something to make for yourself when you need a little fall-scented self-care. Making Soap is Easy and Fun I really enjoy making soap, and I don’t know why I don’t do it more […]
Crafting a Legacy
The world lost a feminist icon and a brilliant jurist with the passing of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and just a day later the knitting world lost one of its own luminaries with the death of designer and creative genius Cat Bordhi. Both of these deaths have made me sad for different reasons. […]