The inspiration for these little ones is completely from this post on Design*Sponge. HOW COOL ARE THOSE? I made mine a little smaller so they could hang on tree branches and used an eyelet at the top to string them up. I love the holiday paper bags from Trader Joe's (Whole Foods bags are great…

Scarf two is a work in progress. I love how this one is coming together. I got a couple questions from my last knitting post and the fact is : I know very little about knitting. As in, I did not really realize there were different types of needles. I just bought ones that looked…

One scarf comin' atcha. I started this beast last November. And finished it last Thursday. I have never personally finished a scarf before, I always passed them over to Mom for the tie off. And actually, I have never worn a scarf that I made. Ususally they are quite filled with holes. The green +…

It turned out! My hammering and waiting-for-glue-to-dry-patience were worth it. Because of all the hammering, this one is a little more complicated (and louder) than the cardboard. I was a little worried it would turn out too trashy, but I think the colors help keep it festive. And I refrained from adding a glaring Miller…

Last year I got all fired up about handmade holiday and sadly lost some steam around December 3. This year I want to continue where I left off and return to the handmade spirit. For decorating and giving and of course celebrating. This wreath was inspired by two sources. I had plans yesterday to purchase…

Gather the above items. Glue is probably the only thing you may need to buy. I use PVA because it dries super fast. And I am about as patient as a puppy. Punch a circle out of a playing card. Repeat six times. (If you figure out what to do with the remaining card pieces…