Category Archives: other crafting

I went to the beach for the weekend with a group of fun crafty gals. It was great to get away, and my throat now hurts from talking and laughing so much. We only went for one night, but we … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Are you ready? I will be soon, since I ordered a set of these yummy cards from my gal Kelly. She is selling a boatload of other Valentine goodies that she has handcrafted, … Continue reading →

Anna created some lovely mini prints on her Print Gocco and gave them away to a few lucky readers. I am delighted to say that I am one of the lucky readers! Check it out: Isn’t it sweet? It’s about … Continue reading →

The Schmeebot she is currently a tad fixated on sock and glove animals. As obsessions go, she could do a lot worse. Hello, pooch!

My friend Megan gave me an issue of Olive Magazine, a Japanese magazine that I can only describe as a lifestyle magazine. I guess it’s kind of like a japonesque Martha? There’s some crafting, some food, some profiles of artists, … Continue reading →

Chico Hayasaki was a Japanese foreign exchange student at our high school a bazillion years ago. The funny coincidence is that I stayed at her family’s house during a high school trip to Japan. Anyway, she is now an incredible … Continue reading →

I haven’t even played with the Print Gocco I stole from my brother, and now they’re going to discontinue it? I learned about the Print Gocco’s impending demise on Craftapalooza’s blog. There is now a “save gocco” campaign, which you … Continue reading →

So the online holiday bazaar idea sounds good, right? Okay, so y’all have a year to make stuff to sell on it! I’ll try to figure out some logistics on my end. I haven’t had time to make any more … Continue reading →

Look what came in the mail today: My very own Rosa Pomar doll! My life is now complete.

Action Hero Melissa and I went to the book launch party for PDX Super Crafty at the swanky Doug Fir Lounge. There was a nice turnout, and we got there early enough to score one of the 100 goodie bags. … Continue reading →