It feels like it’s been forever since I posted a tutorial, so this is a two-for-one deal. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make a pair of rose earrings and hairpins, either (or both!) of which would be perfect for all of those New Year’s Eve parties you’ve got coming up. To make […]
Happy Holidays!
Here are a few scenes from my holiday season so far, courtesy of my camera phone/Instagram. My favorite Rudolph. Actually the best Christmas decorations I’ve seen this year. Our cute Christmas tree. I love how simple and understated it is. I got Steven a set of ice spheres (these) for Christmas, and he tested them […]
Matte + Shiny Holiday Manicure Tutorial
Recently I became intrigued by manicures that combine matte and shiny topcoats. I had never tried a matte topcoat until I gave this one from Sephora a whirl, but I really like the effect. It’s not quite totally matte, more like a satin finish, and you can apply it over any normal nail polish to […]
Getting in the Mood: Eden Holiday Lookbook
If you’re in need of holiday outfit inspiration, you certainly can’t go wrong with this lookbook from Portland shop Eden. The glamourous rock-star-Gaelic-warrior-high-priestess mashup certainly works for me. After viewing these photos I’m highly tempted to go play dress-up with every accessory I own, how about you? See more here.
Tutorial: Clay Snowflake Ornaments and Gift Tags
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a little DIY project to help you with your holiday wrapping and decorating. I have to confess, though, that traditionally I’m not much of a holiday decorator. For the last several years we haven’t even gotten a tree other than sometimes a little tabletop rosemary tree from Trader Joe’s. This […]
Friday Favorites
Like everyone else, today I was transfixed by the horrible news of the school shooting in Connecticut. Combined with the nearby mall shooting in Portland a few days ago, it’s been a pretty bleak week. It’s so very sad for all of the families affected by these tragedies. This week has been a busy one […]
DIY Stamped Wrapping Paper
The other day I was looking through my office supplies for an envelope. I couldn’t find one, but I did come across several large erasers. Unless you make a lot of mistakes, there’s no reason most people need that many erasers. I had seen stamps carved from erasers before, but finding my eraser stash, combined […]
Giveaway: Swarovski Elements Jewelry Kit
Hello friends and fellow DIY’ers. Today I have a fun giveaway to share. The holiday season is the perfect time for a little bit of extra sparkle, and Swarovski Elements has a new Color Carousel app to help you come up with crystal color combinations and jewelry ideas. (For more details on the app, check […]
Gift Guide: Craft Books, Part 2
A couple of weeks ago I shared some knitting and sewing craft books that would make great gifts, and today I thought I’d round up a few more craft book selections. Making an Impression – A wonderful book for anyone interested in designing and making her own stamps. If you’re not familiar with Geninne’s Art […]