I nearly fainted when the December issue of Martha Stewart Living arrived in the mail. Oh my heavens, tiny houses galore! And trees! And glitter! I knew immediately that I would have to make one of these wreaths, so I set about gathering the supplies. I found the wreath on sale at Michaels for only […]
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12 DIY Christmas Decorations
Our apartment is now completely overrun by Christmas decorations, thanks to my latest tutorial book, 12 Days of Christmas Decorations. I’m having so much fun, though, that I can’t seem to stop crafting… This book is a little different than my previous tutorials, because I wanted to incorporate miniatures into larger holiday decorations that you can […]
Don’t Miss My Cyber Monday Sale!
It’s that wonderful time of year again: time to save big on super-cute stocking stuffers and goodies for everyone on your Christmas list, including yourself! Treat home bakers and foodies with their favorite wearable snacks, or stock up on miniature food tutorials and molds to make your own gifts this year. Here are the details: […]
New Book for Christmas!
I’ve never come out with a new book during the holiday season, because the mice and I are already running around like crazy as it is, but an idea came to me while I was doing some crafting on my off time, and I just couldn’t resist. So here’s the scoop: I’m working on a […]
Nature Crafts: Sycamore Seed Balls Hedgehog
While walking with friends this weekend, we came upon a sycamore tree covered in seed balls. It looked as if the tree had been decorated with ornaments (by elves, perhaps?), and I took a couple of the balls home. It occurred to me that they look just like balled-up hedgehogs, which inspired the following nature […]
Craft Time: Rainbow Glitter Wreath
I was in a serious crafting mood over the weekend, so on Sunday I spent the morning wandering around Michaels, soaking up inspiration (heaven!). They were running a sale on all things Christmas, and I found an aisle full of fronds in various shapes and sizes, all covered in glitter and available in a rainbow […]
New Food Jewelry: Christmas Cookie Earrings and More
While working on my latest tutorial book, my poor shop was sorely lacking in new jewelry, so I’ve been busy making new pieces and getting ready for the holidays. Below is a little roundup of some new food jewelry pieces, and if any of them are out of stock as you’re reading this, just contact […]
Crepe Paper Flower Cards for Mother’s Day
My obsession with crepe paper flowers is still going strong, and this time, I decided to turn them into Mother’s Day cards. (Well, that and one birthday card for a bestie.) The flowers are built around a piece of floral wire, so I was able to wind this around into a little base, which I then […]
New baking accessories and food jewelry cuteness
For your tiny baking projects, I’ve added a few new pieces to my shop, and today, I’ll give you a photo tour of those items, along with images of some cute new food jewelry. Onwards! 🙂 These metal tins are perfect for dollhouse cookies and other miniature sweets. You can print out your own design and affix it […]
DIY Crepe Paper Flowers: My New Addiction
When it’s freezing cold outside, one of my favorite things to do is experiment with new crafts, and this weekend, I found a brand new obsession: crepe paper flowers. I’m using a new book called Paper to Petal, and if you want to get a sneak peek, check out the January/February issue of Martha Stewart […]