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Blogiversary Giveaway Winners

Thank you to everyone who wished me a Happy Blogiversary and entered my first giveaway! I used a random number generator to draw the winners, and the lucky folks are… 1st Prize – Kayla at k718 2nd...

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Telling It Like It Is

If you don’t already know about the amazingness of Emily McDowell… well, I’m telling you now.. so pay attention and take notes! Or rather, just click this hyperlinked text and go check out her...

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Gilded Votives: Crafting with Ez Pudewa & Darby Smart

Have you checked out Darby Smart? It’s a pretty cool concept; Darby Smart features fun crafts and diys designed by awesome bloggers and people like you. They organize the materials and instructions you...

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Easy Gift Idea: Silver-Rimmed Bowls

This is a super-simple diy that makes for a very easy gift idea. All you need is a small ceramic bowl, a paintbrush, and any paint of your choosing. I prefer metallics for this project, because it...

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Feeling Wishy About Washi Tape?

Then I’ve got a round-up for you! I’ve gotten several questions from friends who are wondering what’s up with washi tape (y’know, what do you *do* with it). So I’ve pulled some of my recent pins to...

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Washi Tape Cards & Gift Wrap

I often find myself in a bind when it comes to occasions that require (maybe not require, but look more favorably upon) greeting cards: I frequently forget to buy one. So recently I took inspiration...

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DIY Wedding Gift: Lyrics on Canvas

Back in April, Tom’s best friend Kevin got married. His bride Katie has made a few appearances around here, for craft nights, painting sessions, and sunflower-field frolicking. They are our best...

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Cincinnati’s City Flea

I think I’ve mentioned the City Flea before. But I also think I failed to mention exactly what it is, and how awesome it is. City Flea defines itself as a “curated urban flea market.” And I think...

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Peek Inside: Umba Box

I’ve been slacking. I haven’t been giving you all a peek at the awesome handmade goods in my recent Umba boxes. In my defense, there was a lull in box-receiving. But now I’m all set up with a one-year...

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My DIY Glass Blowing Experience

Today, in the third and final installment of the Our Week Out West series, I’m sharing a pretty unique “diy” that I got to take part in during our trip! Let me start off by saying that my cousin is one...

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