It's a brand new year, still all sparkly and squeaky clean, waiting to be filled up with dreaming, messes and handmade goodness! Last night I threw my mama a glitterific 50th birthday party and brought 2012 in with a roar. Nothing would have made me happier then to have the amazing friends I have made online join us to celebrate and toast to the birth of a new year. But wait, … [Read more...] about Glitter & Gold & Tigers, Oh My! Hello 2012!
For the Hands
Four Quick Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Every year the deadline strikes and I'm scrambling to pull it all together. Every year I do manage to pull it all together, but sometimes the inspiration doesn't come until the eleventh hour. In case the eleventh hour finds you in need of a little inspiration, here are some of tried-and-true quick ideas that the creative ladies in my life have come up with recently. 1. This … [Read more...] about Four Quick Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Almost handmade: Dressing Up Store Bought Gifts
Every year I have lofty dreams of making beautiful lovingly hand-crafted gifts for my nearest and dearest. Then reality sets in. Quite simply I run out of time. This year I am not going to beat myself up over it. I've bought most of my family presents, things they want and need. But I've added some wonderful personal touches which make my gifts just a little bit special. My … [Read more...] about Almost handmade: Dressing Up Store Bought Gifts
Cultivating a Tradition of Giving + A Gift for You
The month leading up to my son’s first Christmas was a total frenzy.I was on the search for tradition. It was like, hurry up, make it meaningful! I had visions of wintry walks, carefully chosen stories, handmade gifts, and lovingly prepared meals. The very first holiday season for our little family not only had to be super special but it would undoubtedly lay the foundation … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Tradition of Giving + A Gift for You
Miniature Lotus Books as Holiday Ornaments
I love the holidays, it means I get to create a new set of handmade book ornaments to don my Christmas tree. These are perfect for gift giving, too—my Mom hits me up every year for ones with shimmer papers and music sheets—and they are very easy to make. How easy? This was the first kind of book that I learned while studying Book Arts. This binding technique has many names: … [Read more...] about Miniature Lotus Books as Holiday Ornaments
