by April MacKinnon of Anointment Natural Skin Care Seeing the green of spring crop up all around me is putting a new bounce in my step. I’m looking forward to shedding layers of winter clothes and sprucing up my wardrobe and look! Inspired by the aromas of freshly mowed grass and lilacs in bloom, here is a tutorial for a little do-it-yourself luxury - solid perfume. Solid … [Read more...] about {Tutorial} DIY Luxury Solid Perfumes
Fellow Makers
You are Responsible For What You Have Tamed
by Joanne Gilbert of Drawn to Letters Let's face it. The joys of Motherhood are paved with responsibilities and unpredictable outcomes. So I invite you to respond to a quote, my new illustration and a personal story. In the classic storybook The Little Prince, the Prince complains about his beautiful but demanding and moody rose requiring so much care and the wise fox tells … [Read more...] about You are Responsible For What You Have Tamed
{Tutorial} 3D Stamp + Cut Paper Garland
by Guusje Wannet of Ontwerpfabriek Appeltaart I love making garlands. They are festive, fun and easy to make. They make a great gift and you can customize them really easy. In our house stars, rockets and spaceships are a favorite, so I made a garland in this theme but you can choose whatever you fancy. Anything goes! You'll need: Cutting board Scalpel/blade (or … [Read more...] about {Tutorial} 3D Stamp + Cut Paper Garland
A Manifesto For Motherhood
by Isa Maria Seminega of Noisette Marketing I have been astounded by the response to Motherhood Month so far. The comments have been so touching, full of honesty and willingness to share your motherhood joys and struggles. It is clear that many of us are experiencing the same conflict, trying our best to juggle housework, children and business/work. . I have two … [Read more...] about A Manifesto For Motherhood
{Tutorial} Sew A Lovely Handmade Bag!
by Jacqui Miyabayashi of Mee A Bee For my business, Mee a Bee, I make bags for children. I love it and think I have found my niche. However, I do enjoy sewing larger bags for friends or even myself from time to time. I'm as much a fabricaholic as the next person so I dig into my stash when I feel the urge. My mother has a matryoshka bag which I made for her birthday last … [Read more...] about {Tutorial} Sew A Lovely Handmade Bag!
