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  • that’s a wrap.

    by Erin G.

    I tried my hand at making beeswax food covers. I’ve been wanting to learn how to create my own for some time, and now I know I’d rather just buy them premade. Ha! It’s a messy craft! Jenny Lemons teamed up with Cara of Cara Corey Designs for their monthly craft night to bring an evening of creating these reusable, sustainable, and super cute...

    March 30, 2021
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    Create.
  • paper lanterns.

    by Erin G.

    Gearing up for Lunar New Year! I was recently asked to host a paper lantern workshop in celebration of Lunar New Year. I had never created a paper lantern before so I did some internetting to get design ideas. My friend Rebecca created a lantern template for me and you can download it here to create along. Gather materials and tools: Lantern template Printer...

    February 6, 2021
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    Celebrate., Create.
  • sunburst basket.

    by Erin G.

    I made the Flax and Twine / Modern Macrame sunburst basket project! My stitching isn’t the best (also, left hand problems ~ everything is backwards!), but I loved all aspects of this project. This project requires minimal materials: rope, twine, a tapestry needle, and scissors. I copied the sample colors because look how dreamy this brown rope is. The pattern comes with an accompanying...

    January 12, 2021
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    Create.
  • mala.

    by Erin G.

    Another Michaels workshop in the books. This time I created a mala necklace, or at least a necklace inspired by a mala necklace. Traditional mala necklaces have 108 beads, but I did the cheat way of creating this necklace and was a bit more freestyle with my beads. For the full tutorial and supply list see the online class and accompanying instructions. For my...

    January 7, 2021
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    Create., Handmade
  • plant people.

    by Erin G.

    No more surface area for plants? Hang them! Here’s an easy macrame plant holder you can whip out in 30 minutes or less. This recipe creates a plant holder for 4-7 inch plant pot, up to 6-8 inches tall. For this project, you will need: 67 feet of 5mm rope, cut into: 6 10-foot pieces 1 3-foot piece 1 4-foot piece 2-3 inch hoop...

    January 5, 2021
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    Create., Handmade
  • christmas hello.

    by Erin G.

    Something I haven’t done in a few years because I pack my November/December with craft events and I wait until it’s too late to make it happen: creating and sending Christmas cards! I used to do it every year. These cards are four years in the making. I will now be sending Christmas cards every leap year…maybe. This year’s Christmas card timeline: Year 1:...

    December 19, 2020
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    Celebrate., Create.
  • lavender.

    by Erin G.

    Here’s a cute, easy, and smelly in a good way DIY for the holiYAYs: lavender sachets with a Christmas twist. For this craft you will need: Lavender buds – I ordered lavender from San Francisco Herb Co (a local favorite!). Upon opening the bag I felt instant relaxation vibes. Cotton sachets – Find them at your local craft store. Spoon or funnel Letter stamps...

    December 15, 2020
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    Create., Handmade
  • charmed.

    by Erin G.

    As promised, here is another wrapped craft: charm bracelets! File this craft under handmade gift ideas for your besties (hint hint: Christmas is coming!)! It’s super simple and super cute. All you need: Bangles (I used bangles from Target) Embroidery floss Jump rings Charms (I found a great selection from Paper Dog Supply Co) Scissors 2 pairs of pliers Cut 6 feet of embroidery...

    December 5, 2020
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    Create., Handmade
  • macrame tree.

    by Erin G.

    I did it! I made a macrame tree. I was inspired by the macrame landscape piece I recently created. I planned a pattern based on the landscape project. I had a rough idea of how I would create the tree gradient, but I totally winged it because I wasn’t sure how much cord to use for each column. I eventually figured out that each...

    December 1, 2020
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    Celebrate., Create.
  • mini rainbows.

    by Erin G.

    I made some rainbows! And you can, too! Gather: 4mm cotton string for the base 2mm cotton string, twine, or similar for the rainbow wraps Scissors Ruler or measuring tape Nylon cord or similar Sewing needle Comb Lobster clasp Jump ring 2 pairs of pliers Cut the 4mm cotton string into three: 7-inch strands 8-inch strands 9-inch strands Cut corresponding wrapping string: 3 feet...

    November 28, 2020
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    Create., Handmade

nom nom nom.

January 12, 2023

munching thru martinez.

Someone was chosen for jury duty and the same someone ate her way through downtown Martinez. Here are a...

by Erin G.
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May 22, 2021

tasting, tasting. 1, 2, 3.

Hello Yelp Elite badge 2021! We’re already more than a third of the way through 2021 so I best...

by Erin G.
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May 18, 2021

cookies at the claremont.

To celebrate being fully vaccinated I met up with my basically-family friends for an outdoor cookie decorating event at...

by Erin G.
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April 17, 2021

one of everything.

The traveling baking company Blooms End popped up at Morningtide. This was my first time trying this local bakery...

by Erin G.
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explorations.

hello dah-ling.

Published by Erin G.

Some major flower crown inspiration here! I’ve been wanting to visit the dahlia farms in Petaluma. I didn’t have the opportunity to go this season, but I did get...

October 23, 2021
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Adventures, Explore.

places.

Published by Erin G.

I’ve only recently started to be brave enough to go places. It helps, too, that I am on maternity leave and can do more weekday adventuring. (Weekend adventuring is...

November 14, 2020
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Explore., Local Tourist

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Sharing a pancake bar idea and other fun “outside party” snacks and activities on the blog today. Link in profile or search: outside party. 🎉🌳🍁🧁
On the seventh day of Christmas, sharing some of my crafty show memories from 2022 on the blog. Link in profile or search: slangin’ crowns. Happy NYE! #crafterateur12daysofchristmas
On the fifth day of Christmas, reunited with the beloved @tokyosushiloha lemon roll. As tradition states, @jaymanalac and I each get our own roll. 🍋🌀#crafterateur12daysofchristmas
On the fourth day of Christmas, a visit to my fave coffee spot in SD - @communalcoffee (the Fern St location). ☕️🎄#crafterateur12daysofchristmas
On the third day of Christmas, poolside hangs with @mateomanalac. 🌴🌴🌴
Christmas charcuterie but make it sushi. #sushiterie (name in progress) #crafterateur12daysofchristmas
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highlights and sneak peeks.

Happy New Year! I’m kicking off this year’s posts with a Top 4 highlights from 2022 + sneak peeks to some 2023 posts! You ready? In no particular order…...

January 3, 2023
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