I’ve been crafting since I was extremely young. Right out of the womb, basically. There was always a healthy mix of making original ideas and following tutorials. I could spend hours in the craft section of the library or book store —just ask my mother. These days, I’m usually on the production side of things. Most of my …
There’s something about flowers that never (ever) gets old. Maybe it’s their timeless beauty or symbolism of new life. Or maybe it’s the way they exude an unspoken personality that doesn’t need words. Or maybe it’s all of the above. I’ll go with that. Whatever it is, my appreciation for flowers and foliage has increased …
Equal parts rich and floral, this hot chocolate concoction is anything but ordinary. Jasmine Hot Chocolate Prep Time: N/ACook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: Pique Organic Jasmine Green Tea Crystals Coconut, soy, or rice milk Cocoa powder Directions: 1. Heat the milk over medium heat. You can also use water, but I prefer my hot chocolate with milk. …
When you dabble in different types of projects, it’s easy to build up quite the supply stash. I know you feel me on this one. And since I’m always (literally, always) trying to think of ways of to use remnants, I decided to whip up this patchwork back patch. You know… just prepping for cool-grandma-status …
A lot can happen during breakfast. Lately, I’ve been trying to keep breakfast time to just that: breakfast. Just my food and my thoughts. No work, no email, no phone. It’s harder than it sounds, but I’m finding that it lets my brain relax and (often) wander. In this case, my brain wandered to an …
If there’s anything that I love about the creative process, it’s that it can change or manifest at any point. It’s also especially interesting how an item or element can spark zero ideas one day and 931298 ideas the next. This oversized agate pendant is a prime example. I’ve had this little guy for a while. …
I have a serious soft spot for quick and easy craft projects. Extra points for when they’re inspired by something that costs a pretty penny. My latest tutorial at eHow is an excellent example; even a novice crafter can take this on. This one is inspired by a $215 Anthropologie item, made for less than …
I can’t be the only one who has her mind set on growing up to be a crafty badass grandma. You know… life goals and what not. Obviously, buttons aren’t just for grandmas. But when most craft projects feature said buttons in cutesy, traditional ways, it can be difficult to find new ways to use those …
I’ve always had a soft spot for hardware. Growing up, I constantly tagged along to Home Depot and Lowe’s with my father. I remember thinking that what the hardware store is to him is the equivalent of what the craft store is to me: a place full of potential and creativity. These days, I still …
Basically, this is like the traditional chocolate-dipped strawberry’s cooler cousin. Check out my full tutorial at Bustle!
The perfect marriage of sweet and spicy. If you’re not into these, I’m not sure we can be friends. Honey Sriracha Fish Tacos Prep Time: 1 hour (marinating) + 1o minutes Cook Time: 10-12 minutes Yields: 4 tacos Ingredients: 1 pound salmon or tilapia (4 4-ounce pieces) 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon apple cider or rice vinegar 1-1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha …
