When I became a preschool teacher, I wanted the kids to make crafts that the parents would want to keep. I believe in the motto every preschool teacher uses: “It’s the process, not the product”. But I also didn’t want them to make something the parents would cringe at and wait until their little dumpling was asleep before the project… View Post
fresh, pretty, natural, asian, classic
Recently I used a beautiful carved jade pendant of a dog that I purchased at the outdoor market in Beijing. I placed it on a strand of button pearls that I hand-knotted on silk. The shape, size and luster of the pendant and pearls and the classic combination of jade and pearls make this a very special piece. Quality hand-knotting… View Post
everything hand made, fiber arts
All I gotta say about this featured crafter is – ponchos knit with home spun romney.
Handmade Accessories With Lots’o Sass!
Lately, a lot of my ideas come to me when I’m starting to fall asleep. Whenever an idea pops into my head, I write it on down on my phone so I don’t forget. Sometimes when I want to make something and don’t have an idea, I just play around with my fabrics and it doesn’t take long for inspiration… View Post
Smart, Witty and Whimsical Paper Goods
Handmade just can’t be beat. I walk into stores and most of the time am amazed that people buy all that stuff. Not only do I appreciate the unique aspect of handmade items, but I value that a person has breathed life into something and cared for each detail of its execution from start to finish.
Quirky Laser Cut Wooden Charms
I’m constantly thinking about new ideas, so I keep a moleskin notebook with me at all times to sketch. These ideas come from blogs, patterns, nature and books. As a matter a fact, my first collection was inspired by a book of dreams my brother had given me on my birthday.
Australian Beauty Reflected Through Design
Inspiration: The term ‘eucalyptus’ is derived from a Greek word, which means ‘beautiful bark’ or ‘well-covered’. The eucalyptus leaf (or gum leaf) is native to Australia and was first used by Indigenous Australians for its medicinal qualities. Today, the health benefits from eucalyptus are still evident with the oil extracted from the eucalyptus flower being used to produce various tea… View Post
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