Category Archives: Crafts

Patterned Paper Jewelry Box

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

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Picnic iPod Pouch

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

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Card Engineering 101

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

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Datebook Cover

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

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Two For You, One For Me

Another set of earrings made this week.

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Endora’s Earrings

  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

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Fold Up Pencil Case

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

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A Halloween Brooch

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

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The Grapes of Wrath

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

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