Month: February 2015

  • crafty garage sale.

    crafty garage sale.

    What’s better than discount prices on home goods at a garage sale? Discount prices on craft supplies at an arts & crafts garage sale! I know, mind blown. Over the […]

  • allergic reaction.

    allergic reaction.

    If you follow my crafty side business on Instagram, you probably saw my post about being allergic to shellfish…supposedly. Let’s recap. Over the almost 31 years of my life I’ve […]

  • food presents.

    Food presents make some of the best presents! My cubicle neighbor gave me some homemade chutney this week. I immediately opened it up and inhaled. It smelled so fresh, and she […]

  • i’m on a boat!

    An ukulele-trumpet duo, an ice cream sandwich, and a Yelper walk onto a boat… A perk for being an avid Yelper: mid-week night boat ride! I grabbed a friend and we […]

  • carving and stamping.

    carving and stamping.

    If you follow me on Pinterest then you’ve probably noticed my craft wish list includes carving stamps and block printing. Well, I finally did it! I got myself a carving block and […]

  • hearts & crafts – part two.

    hearts & crafts – part two.

    After my Valentine’s pop-up, it was time to relax and recover from the heat. (Direct sun and heat make me so tired!) My fiancé and I picked up some take out […]

  • hearts & crafts – part one.

    hearts & crafts – part one.

    Happy day after Valentine’s and three-day weekend! To culminate Valentine’s craft season, I spent the first half of my day vending at the SF Etsy Valentine’s Pop-Up shop. And afterwards, lots […]

  • sweetheart cards.

    sweetheart cards.

    Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought I’d share a quick card DIY for you last minute crafters in the house! Spreading love couldn’t be easier… All you need is: decorative card stock […]

  • gift local.

    Last month was my sister’s birthmonth! Every year I wish I could celebrate with my big sis in person, but since we live hundreds of miles apart, I send birthday care packages […]

  • printmaking in action.

    I took my first printmaking class last week. It made my brain hurt, but I also learned that if you just let things happen you can create some unique pieces! […]