So this happened. And that bonnet he’s holding? On the far right? I made it. My dear dear friend Joanna wrote a book, talked about it on the Daily Show, and so on behalf of Mormons everywhere I made him…
Tutorial: Crocheted Necklace
Lion Brand issued me a challenge. Come up with a project using their new BonBons line of products, and make it something that other people would want to make for themselves. The first part wasn’t even a question. New yarn?…
Tutorial: Flapper Inspired Skirt
My friend Carrie took me to a fabulous little hole in the wall fabric store, and I set aside my typical thrifty self and bought a bunch of stuff just because I wanted it. The ribbon I used to make…
Recipe: Potato, Sausage and Bean Tapas
Tapas is my idea of a perfect meal. I love variety, I love lots of little bits of wonderful, and I love the gorgeous flavors of Spanish food. The only problem with it is going to a tapas restaurant and…
Tutorial: Clay Pot Windchime
I just found out my team came in third place in the Lowe’s Designer challenge I did at the Evo conference, which is pretty great, I think, since the competition was STIFF! In honor of that, I thought I’d share…
Recipe: Caesar Steak Sandwich
It’s the middle of summer and right at the peak of the time when I don’t want to cook. I was not made for warm weather and so right about now I do my best to be as still as…
Tutorial: Faux Mosaic Pictureframe
A few months ago Elmer’s sent me a big box of stuff to play with, and there was so much good stuff that even after I made my Spring Birdhouse centerpiece, I had to keep right on going. While I…
Recipe: Blackberry Shrub
As a Mormon, I don’t drink alcohol. And as a foodie, the only time that bothers me is when I want to pair a wonderful drink with a wonderful meal and have to choose between a soda or water. For…
Tutorial: Fourth of July Rosette Bouquet
While on my trip to the dollar store that ended up with my bread basket and chain bunting, I also found some really fantastic crepe paper printed in the colors of the flag. I really love making crepe paper rosettes,…
Tutorial: 4th of July Chain Bunting
I had leftover handtowels from the dollar store, and a whole house left to decorate, so I kept on going with my festive crafting. I had all this fabric, so I thought about what I could sew, and thought immediately…