Conversational Embroidery
I like to say something with my stitches. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just sincere…
Wire Embroidery
I love to mess around with embroidery – here’s a different kind of Valentine for you…
Before Putting Away Christmas Supplies, Think About Valentine’s Day
It may seem a bit early, but taking a few minutes to think about reusing holiday decorations for Valentine’s Day will save you time and money in a few weeks. As you are packing away your ornaments and lights, keep an eye out for anything red or pink that, with a few additions can look entirely new and appropriate for use on Valentine’s Day…
Stemware Snow Globes
Inexpensive stemware from IKEA are easily converted into interesting snow globes…
Water Colored Glass
Some glasses get a few coats of watercolor paint to provide a quick and temporary color change perfect for holding
The Alice Wreath
Our little buddy, Alice (5), who lives next-door happily helped me make this wreath today. I thought I’d dedicate it
Snowflake Catcher Wreath
Thank you to the Evanston History Center for inviting me to participate in their annual wreath competition for the Charles Gates Dawes house. For my entry I created what I call a “Snowflake Catcher Wreath”…
DIY Anthropologie Mason Jar Snow Globes
I love the little Mason Jar Snow Globes they are selling at Anthropologie right now, but not so keen on
Glass Globe Redo
I have a love-hate relationship with the plain glass Christmas ornaments available at craft stores. I love to use these
Cork Burst
I like to create unusual baubles to place on my coffee table or mantel. My kids love unexpected decorating details and this type of thing always grabs the attention of guests. I made this in about 30 minutes and I’m thrilled with it…
Sequin Planter
To combine sequins with a rosemary plant seemed like the perfect thing to do. I picked up my small rosemary plant for $2.99 in my supermarket’s produce section, covered a can in sequin fabric and dropped the plant inside…
Quick Coat Revamp Video
Add personal details to a plain wool coat to make it your own. For about $10.00, you can pick up a bag of embroidery floss at a craft or fabric store and you’re on your way. Check out my video tutorial below for the full story…
Jack-o-latern Soup
Tomato bisque soup with pumpernickel bread croutons make it easy to serve up a fun Halloween lunch with a smile…
Witch Gloves
My kids love plastic witch fingers (available at party stores for a few dollars a bag), but I felt that they needed a little help to make the look more convincing. With the addition of some dollar store gloves – the look is complete…
The Faker’s Hand Towel
My kids “fake wash” their hands. They turn on the water, wait a few seconds, turn it off and leave the bathroom. I am up to their trick – so I thought I’d let them know by sending them a message on the hand towel they never use…