If you follow me on social media, you know all about my “cynical optimism” (as I like to call it). My sense of sarcasm involves things like anti-Valentine’s Day projects and shirts that say “FOODS BEFORE DUDES”. Basically, it’s easy to think that I boycott all things wedding and love. In reality, I’m the total …
Thanks to these crafty ideas, you can save a pretty penny (and then some) – BUY: Valentino Rockstud Leather Backpack, $4,295 (Image: Matches Fashion) DIY: Adhere studs and embroidered trim or ribbon to a leather (or pleather) backpack with fabric glue and/or E6000. Next, celebrate the thousands you just saved on this funky accessory. BUY: Stella McCartney Tomboy Jeans, …
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 …
During my road trip across the country, I developed a new appreciation for mountains. The drive from Nevada across the California border was especially breathtaking; you can see the mountain road for miles, lined with snowy peaks and lush greenery. Love. And while I’m a New Yorker and a city girl through and through, I’ll …
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. …
Anyone that knows me that I love dreaming up of new recipes. It combines my two loves: food and making things. Extra points for healthy vibes; I did go to college and grad school for nutrition, after all. So, when Sun Basket offered a giveaway for Wild Amor readers, I was 120% in. Aside from …
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 …
It’s National Pizza Day tomorrow… so I made a pizza bunting garland tutorial for Darice Crafts. It’s easy as pie. (GET IT?!) xx K
One of my latest articles at Verily Magazine doubles as a bunch of reasons why we should all hang out and make stuff. Just saying 😉 xx K Image Credit: Laura Hershey Photography
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 …
If you’ve ever dabbled in jewelry making, you know all about the world of leftover scraps and chains. Goodness knows I do. For my latest project at Darice Crafts, I finally put those chain remnants to good use with a handmade Chain Tassel Necklace. This one also provides awesome practice if you’ve just started making …
