Jewelry Plant Picks
Sometimes it’s hard to find a gift that is special enough for a good friend. I scoured some shops looking for that perfect gift. I later went to the nursery and picked out a plant and handmade pot that I knew my friend would like. But the gift still seemed…well, boring. It was time to ...
Adult Surprise Party with a Cinco de Mayo flare
I love parties especially a party for a truly special birthday girl. Let me introduce you to my dearest friend, Sarah. She’s the friend that everyone leans on for support. The friend that is always willing to give, listen, work, wait on, and well simply take care of anyone and everyone that surrounds her. From ...
Kid Art Umbrellas, Classroom Art for Auction
Let me tell you, making classroom art is not such an easy task. It’s not that the kids artwork isn’t amazing (it is!) it’s simply hard to get all the students to not only love the project but also create something that will last, that is memorable, and appeals to all sorts of people. I ...
T-shirt Bag Tutorial and Pictures from Community Craft Night
We made some killer craft bags tonight out of old t-shirts. All ages showed up to whip up a bag just in time for Spring Break. I loved seeing all the Dads using the sewing machine. I’m going to say it…real men know how to sew! They really rocked it and came up with some ...
Radioactive Rocks
Some of you know that I’ve been busy with a side project of producing a theatrical, post-apoc radio show, Radioactive Report. Well up to now it’s been a podcast but we are hoping to change all of that. After a fantastic training at KMUZ, our local community radio station, we’ve decided to try to bring ...
Community Craft Night Photos
Did you know once a month in Salem I host a Community Craft Night that is free and open to the public? I tote all my supplies from the studio, stuffing my decoupaged suitcases full of crafty goodness to share with others. All ages are welcome and I love seeing new faces. So ...
Academy Award Paint by Number Movie Posters
Are you planning an Academy Award party? These paint by number movie sheets would be cool decorations or simply print up and hand out as favors. There is a black and white version that you’ll use as your canvas and the color version to use as reference. Don’t like the colors I picked? No problem, ...
Community Craft Night: Tape Transfer Bookmarks
Come get crafty at Community Craft Night at Clockworks Cafe! This month we will be making magazine transfer bookmarks. I’ll host the event bringing my supplies and the Culture Shock Community Project sponsors these each month. Supplies provided but feel free to bring a magazine you don’t mind sharing. Thursday February 16 6:00pm until 8:00pm ...
Kiddo Valentines
I mustache you a question… Will you be my Valentine? This was so simple to do. I started by purchasing black felt with a sticker back. I cut out a mustache and asked my kids to pose so I could get pictures. I then designed the valentine so that they could be 2up on a ...
Hand Stitched Bookmark, Reading is Sexy
I love making handmade birthday gifts. They don’t have to be expensive but the time and the thought always means a lot to friends and family (well most of them ) So when my sweet book-loving friend had a birthday coming up I pulled out my embroidery floss and a blank cross stitch bookmark and ...
