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  • Making a Kiwi Crate Kite

    Up to the Highest Heights

    Sponsored by Kiwi Crate. We do plenty of open-ended art projects around here. "Here are some watercolors; let's paint!" Or…
    August 26, 2014
  • Wood Valentines Craft Night

    Wood Valentines Craft Night (and a How To)

    Last week, I hosted a craft workshop at Anthropologie. There were two sessions, with twenty five people in each. We…
    February 12, 2013
  • Valentine's Day Craft Night with Making it Lovely

    Craft Night at Anthropologie

    I'll be hosting a Valentine craft night at Anthropologie in Chicago next week! Come help me check off a Lovely…
    January 29, 2013
  • DIY Colorblock Christmas Trees

    Here's a cute DIY project to add a little sparkle and shine to your holiday! These colorblock Christmas trees took…
    December 18, 2012
  • The Nutcracker Bowling League

    A Hip Handmade Holiday

    I was in Salt Lake City last month to meet with Allison Faulkner and Susan Petersen of The Craft Pack,…
    November 7, 2012
  • How to Make DIY Monogrammed Ceramics

    How to Make DIY Monogrammed Trophies

    Or mugs, dishes, or vases -- anything ceramic or glass. But I went with trophies. Supplies glass paint or all-purpose…
    October 25, 2012
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  • Making a Kiwi Crate Kite

    Up to the Highest Heights

    Sponsored by Kiwi Crate. We do plenty of open-ended art projects around here. “Here are some watercolors; let’s paint!” Or “I brought home a big…

    August 26, 20146 comments'C' for Crafts, Parenting
  • Wood Valentines Craft Night

    Wood Valentines Craft Night (and a How To)

    Last week, I hosted a craft workshop at Anthropologie. There were two sessions, with twenty five people in each. We braved the slushy Chicago snow,…

    February 12, 201318 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Valentine's Day Craft Night with Making it Lovely

    Craft Night at Anthropologie

    I’ll be hosting a Valentine craft night at Anthropologie in Chicago next week! Come help me check off a Lovely Life List item (“teach a…

    January 29, 201320 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • DIY Colorblock Christmas Trees

    Here’s a cute DIY project to add a little sparkle and shine to your holiday! These colorblock Christmas trees took a few hours to create,…

    December 18, 201239 comments'C' for Crafts, 'H' for Holidays, Crafty (& Handy), Dining Room, Holidays
  • The Nutcracker Bowling League

    A Hip Handmade Holiday

    I was in Salt Lake City last month to meet with Allison Faulkner and Susan Petersen of The Craft Pack, along with their fantastic designer…

    November 7, 201228 comments'B' for Books, Crafty (& Handy)
  • How to Make DIY Monogrammed Ceramics

    How to Make DIY Monogrammed Trophies

    Or mugs, dishes, or vases — anything ceramic or glass. But I went with trophies. Supplies glass paint or all-purpose craft paint (I like Martha…

    October 25, 201215 comments'C' for Crafts, Crafty (& Handy)
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