Friday Find – Autumn Splendor
Tutorial of the Week: I love this time of year in Ohio. The world just explodes with bright colors. This is the first year that Aellyn is really understanding “Fall”. She was on a walk with Daddy at the beginning of September when the first leaves fall but they are still green. She said “Look Daddy! Leaf fall down!” lol. I thought, oh girl, just you wait! This year she’s talking about halloween and going to the pumpkin patch and just wait till you see her costume (of course you can get a preview at my shop!) Check out V and Co.’s great...
Read MoreFriday Finds! DIY Bathtub Paints, Monster Slippers, and more
I spend an inordinate amount of time each day on two sites: Pinterest and Etsy. And this isn’t because I recently opened my own shop. I’ve always loved to drool over DIY tutorials, beautiful art, and eco-friendly and handmade products – often by fellow moms! I’ve decided to recap some of my favorite things of the week and share some items from a group of friends who also create beautiful items. I hope it gives you something to browse, try, or buy. Feel free to link to your favorite things in the comments! Do It Yourself of the Week: How To Make Bathtub...
Read MoreWhy Buy Handmade?
“But it is so expensive!” “I can’t afford handmade!” These are some of the things you often hear about products that are handmade by artisans like those you’ll find at Etsy.com. I’d like to take you on a journey of two products to look at the real cost of each item. Before I get started I want to point out that the choice between the bottom-dollar plastic toy and the much more expensive handmade, quality item is not a choice we all have the luxury to make. This post is intended for those of us that are privelaged enough to make that choice and I...
Read MoreFelt Play Food – I like to sew after all!
So, I’m not a seamstress. My mom is amazing. Like make a wedding dress amazing. Like she made clothes for her Barbies with kick pleats amazing. Me not so much. It is too time consuming and requires too much accuracy. This is why I would rather cook than bake. Cooking is like art – a dash of this, a pinch of that. Baking? You better get the exact amount of baking soda (or is that powder?) or pppjbbtttt. I always thought sewing was like baking. Exact cutting, measuring (yuck!), and straight perfect lines. Then I saw the Felt Play Food craze currently rocking...
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