This weekend is practically guaranteed to be better than last weekend, isn’t it? So many people have been hurting in the last week, people who didn’t even know anyone in Orlando, but are nevertheless sharing the pain. I can only hope that out of the sadness and anger, we’ll finally find the courage to make real […]
Make a DIY Copper Hair Clip/Barrette
This copper hair clip is one of the easiest DIYs I’ve done, because sometimes simple is better. You really only need three things for this project, one of which is copper foil tape, the kind that gardeners use to keep slugs away from their plants. Slugs don’t like to crawl across it because it gives […]
Field Trip: SCRAP PDX
Scrap is one of my favorite places to find craft supplies, and to get inspired. It’s a non-profit art supply warehouse that sells used materials of all sorts. But this was actually my first visit to this location. Until last year it was very close to my house in North Portland, and then they moved across […]
Links I Like
I’ve been combing the internet for projects/links to share today, and mostly coming up empty. I found a few: this customization of enamel dishware is neat, and this made me want to go to the beach to find the perfect piece of driftwood to turn into a succulent planter. But beyond those, nothing caught my […]
Links I Like
1. These cool concrete tumblers are just the motivation I need to finally pick up a bag of concrete. 2. I love this log table with hairpin legs. 3. Steven and I have been working hard to re-do our front porch, and we might need to make a hanging lounge chair for it when we’re done. 4. I […]
Strawberry Mint Creamsicles
It’s the middle of the summer, which in my neck of the woods means it’s super hot. Like, even hotter than it should be in July. Thanks, global warming. But when life gives you global warming, make popsicles. (Also reduce your carbon footprint.) These are made with Oregon strawberries and mint that’s so local it […]
DIY Gift: Beard Balm
Learn how to make your own custom DIY beard balm.
10 Things to do This Summer
Though it doesn’t feel like it around here, tomorrow is the first day of summer. I’ve been keeping a mental list of things I want to do this year while the weather is nice, and in honor of the beginning of the season, I thought I’d share some ideas. 1. Visit a local amusement park […]
DIY Waxed Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial (Part 2)
In part 1 of this tutorial, I showed you how to sew a simple canvas tote bag. Today I’ll provide instructions for how to waterproof the canvas by waxing it with a mixture of beeswax and paraffin. Until I experimented with this bag, I had never waxed canvas, or any fabric. But it turns out […]