by Jessika Hepburn, Editor We got almost three feet of snow last week and I was inspired to make my older daughter a little family to play with outside. I have been thinking for awhile about making an ice city and when we heard school would be cancelled the next day I decided that it was the perfect time to give it a try. The evening before we filled a pile of containers of … [Read more...] about Super Amazing Snow Day Fun!
For the Hands
Handmade Here: Japan's Senshu Towel District
by Jacqui Miyabayashi of Mee A Bee About five years ago I moved from downtown Osaka to a much smaller city about an hour south. With a population of just 150,000 I often wondered why there were so many towel shops everywhere. This curiosity led me to do a bit a research and I found out that this area is a well-known towel manufacturing district, collectively known as … [Read more...] about Handmade Here: Japan's Senshu Towel District
31 Days of Creative Inspiration
by Jessika Hepburn, editor This month I shared 31 of my creative inspirations on Twitter & Facebook (but I missed a few!). Here they all are in no particular order, 31 sites & artists that never fail to spark my creative fire. 1. Heidi Kenny 2. Helen Dardik 3. Catherine Campbell 4. Lilla Rogers Studio 5. Bloesem Kids 6. Amanda Soule/Soule Mama … [Read more...] about 31 Days of Creative Inspiration
Tutorials: Wonderful Washi Tape
by Marisa Edghill of Omiyage At the beginning of a new year, I always like to take a look back at the things which brought a little joy to my life in an effort to make each year more joyful than the last. And, often, these are simple pleasures - a cup of tea and a good book, fresh snow, snail mail, the smell of bread baking. In 2010, one of those simple pleasures for me … [Read more...] about Tutorials: Wonderful Washi Tape
Handmade Home Decor: Inspiration in the Office
by Courtney Dial of Pizzazzerie Hi Oh My Handmade Goodness readers! I’m excited to be a new monthly contributor and look forward to bringing you fresh and fun party ideas, business advice, and more! We’re all about inspiration this month so I wanted to share with you one of my major sources of inspiration – art prints! I am the type of person who jots down a meaningful … [Read more...] about Handmade Home Decor: Inspiration in the Office