Though I’m posting a holiday gift for my Aunt Jean, I’m pretty sure she doesn’t read my (or any other) crafty blog. She’s not into DIY much. Doesn’t cook. Which isn’t a problem for her, she knows how to make reservations and where the best take-out is. But while we were talking snacks over the…
Recipe: The Coveted Broccoli Cranberry Nut Salad
Years ago I happened to try a broccoli cranberry salad at a pot luck. I’m still surprised I tried it – raw broccoli is generally not my thing, but THIS. THIS form of raw broccoli is my thing. Because it’s small pieces of broccoli swimming among the amazingness of good ingredient friends that all work…
Simple Stenciled Gift Tags
Yesterday I shed some light on stencil abuse and how you can help end it. Today I’m putting stencil skills to good use in a simple stenciled gift tag project with supplies from Martha Stewart Crafts. I love a handmade touch on gift wrap. Nothing crazy, just a little something. A handmade gift is even…
Stencil Abuse: Are You Guilty?
I’m finally sharing something that’s been on my mind for forever. I see it daily and I can’t stay quiet any longer. There are countless stencil abusers in the world, and maybe I can make a difference. Maybe I can help save one project from a ragged finish. Today I will share what stencil abuse…
Baby Announcements – and a Giveaway! [Giveaway Closed]
It’s been a little over two months since our family expanded. I’d already put together our announcements and was ready to post about them when the site I’d used to printed them contacted *us* about doing a giveaway. So… this is the easiest giveaway post I’ve ever written, since I was going to share them…