Stress free creativity for families
“When your identity is linked to your hobby — you’re a yogi, a surfer, a rock climber — you’d better be good at it, or else who are you?…” – Tim Wu, In Praise of Mediocrity Last year, the NY TImes published an opinion piece in which author Tim Wu theorizes that the actual reason no […] Read more…
When I was in middle school, my friends and I were obsessed with Twin Peaks. We’d get together to watch the show and make little cherry pies using those little sponge cake cups you find at the grocery store and pie filling (they weren’t very good), buy any merch that came out (the Cooper tapes, […] Read more…
Yes, I show up at costume parties bringing my own backdrop. That’s normal, right? I loved the way my Rosie the Riveter costume came out this year, plus it was super easy, comfortable, and inexpensive. I think it was under $10. All I used was a dollar store bandana, red lipstick, big piece of foam […] Read more…
Good news handspinners – I have a new free printable Handspun With Love label just for you! I printed out my label on kraft scrapbook paper (using the best quality option on my printer) and then backed it with a floral sheet of scrapbook paper that had a vintage vibe. There are thick black borders […] Read more…
Crocheted with Love printable gift tags are finally available! I just couldn’t decide between making them exactly the same as the Handknit gift tags, or giving them an update, so the file actually contains two different designs. As with the handknit tag, I printed the tags on brown kraft scrapbook paper (similar here) and […] Read more…
The Wings of Freedom Tour came to our local airport this summer. It was a perfect opportunity to learn about and photograph these beautifully restored WWII-era bombers. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress: Courtesy of Wikipedia The Consolidated B-24 Liberator: Courtesy of Wikipedia Read more…