Category Archives: Crafts

Patterned Paper Gift Boxes

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Tina

June will be here before you know it, and I have a cluster of friends celebrating birthdays. I thought it would be fun to make some decorative boxes put their gifts in. This is a simple wood hinged box – … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, DIY, News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Back In Class

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Tina

Last week, I was summoned back into the classroom by my son’s teacher for help with a project for Mother’s Day. I thought it would be fun to faux finish jewelry boxes with the kids, and the results were spectacular!

Posted in Crafts, Holiday, News, Technique | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

The Craft Movement Pioneers

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tina

Before the internet, cable TV, Martha Stewart, and Pinterest there was Women’s Household – a wonderful little magazine published on newsprint in the mid sixties. It featured articles on sewing, knitting, gardening, cooking and crafts. They included a column where … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, Crafts, News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Patterned Paper Jewelry Box

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Tina

On a recent trip to the art supply store, I discovered these beautiful little packets of patterned paper. I scooped up five packs, having no clue as to what I was going to make – I just wanted them, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, DIY, News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Picnic iPod Pouch

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Tina

There’s something about gingham that reminds me of cheerful, home sewn kitchen curtains and picnics. With that in mind, and warmer weather just around the corner, I thought I’d make an iPod pouch to take along when one is dining … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Card Engineering 101

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Tina

February 14th is right around the corner, and what could be better than a handmade Valentine? A pop-up Valentine, of course! Yesterday, I had the good fortune to spend the morning teaching eight delightful young men the fine art of … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Holiday, News | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Datebook Cover

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Tina

Remember in grade school when we used to cover our books in brown paper? This datebook cover is a fabric version of that. I stitched together some scraps of fabric I had lying around in my studio, wrapped it around … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Two For You, One For Me

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Tina

Another set of earrings made this week.

Posted in Crafts, News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Endora’s Earrings

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Tina

  It was Agnes Moorehead’s birthday yesterday. Most people associate her with her character on Bewitched, but she had a long career in radio, stage, and on film. She was one of the original members of The Mercury Theater founded … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, DIY | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Fold Up Pencil Case

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Tina

This is another pencil pouch I cooked up, unlike the last one I made that rolled up, this one folds flat. I used plastic canvas to add some stability for when it’s tossed into a bag. Folded up, it measures … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Halloween Brooch

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Tina

When I saw this skeleton cameo, I immediately thought of my friend Penny – she’s the only person I know who loves Halloween more than I do! I found a setting for the cameo that I thought was a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Halloween, Holiday, News | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

The Grapes of Wrath

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Tina

One of my most ingenious, well received Halloween costumes cost less than five dollars to make. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a costume – all you need are some balloons, safety pins, two pieces of felt, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Halloween | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Halloween Treat Bags

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Tina

Halloween is right around the corner (well, not really – but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared) so I’ve designed two treat bag toppers. They’re perfect favors for a Halloween or school party. It’s easy -just download the PDF, print … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Halloween, News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Long Distance From Mars

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tina

I had a balsa wood box lying around in my studio decided to decorate the lid with this image of what I like to call “Spock and Madonna’s love child”.

Posted in Crafts, News | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment