Happy New Year! I am very excited to share with you one of my favorite crafts – the art of paper mache. It’s gooey and sticky and a whole lot of fun! It utilizes simple materials, many of whi...
I’m delighted to present the Laurelwood Collection, born from the pages of my European travel journals. These new designs are filled with rich, vibrant colors, vintage-inspired typography and l...
I have some very exciting news to share: I’m co-teaching a mail art workshop with artist, calligrapher and friend Mike Gold! On May 15, 2021, Happy Mail: Art of the Decorated Envelope, will be ...
I really enjoy sending handmade cards and lately, I’ve been sending more than usual. I dearly miss my friends, and want to stay in touch during these times when we can’t actually see each oth...
During these months of quarantine, I’ve enjoyed teaching virtual painting sessions with friends almost daily. It’s incredibly fun and such a special way to create together and stay connected....
I hope you and your loved ones are all safe, happy and well during this most unusual time. My family and I are fortunately enjoying good health. And now that we have some free time, we’re keepi...
While crafting together, my friends and I recently had an epiphany. For many years, we’ve been collecting precious, beautiful treasures found at yard sales, estate sales, rummage sales and ...
I’m very excited to introduce Storytime, my newest collection for Blend Fabrics. I‘ve always loved vintage children’s book illustrations, and have collected antique books for many years. S...
I’ve always loved crafting for Valentine’s season, making special cards, honeycomb garlands and favor boxes for friends. So when I saw this adorable project by Jan Hobbins, I was smitten! Jan...
I have long adored the bold and luminous watercolors of artist and textile designer Helen Dealtry, based in New York City. You may be familiar with her scarves and home decor products, and her...
Every once in a while, I come across a shop that is positively magical and unique. Parcel, located in Montclair, New Jersey, is just such a place, filled to the brim with happy surprises. Just s...
Wrapping gifts is one of my favorite things to do. I love to dream up new techniques to make presents look festive and interesting. So when I discovered these awesome scissors at Bell’occhio ...
It’s party time! With birthdays and summer celebrations coming up, I wanted to decorate the patio with some colorful lanterns. You probably remember making these as a child. It’s a very easy ...
Spring has finally arrived here in Northern California! It’s such an inspiring time to create handmade gifts for upcoming celebrations and baby showers. I’m very excited to announce tha...
After my recent Spring Floral Headband project, I couldn’t stop making flowers (because they’re kind of addictive)! If you love crafting, you know just what I mean. There’s something so gra...
Perfect for a darling fairy princess or flower girl, this floral headband is easy and fun to make. If you happen to have a daughter, granddaughter or friend in the 5 - 15 year age range, she will...
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Missing Q Press to present a charming Holiday Collection of letterpress cards, tags, coasters and notepads! Each of the products features ...
Here in Northern California, the weather’s getting cooler and it’s beginning to feel like autumn at last. So I’m thinking about the holidays and wanted to share some new Christmas designs, ...
I’m happy to announce that Chelsea Market, my newest fabric collection for Blend Fabrics, is now available! It’s all about gorgeous, fragrant roses, fresh from the farmer’s market. Che...
Here in sunny Northern California, long summer afternoons are just perfect for entertaining in the garden. And if you enjoy setting a festive table with colorful paper plates and napkins, I’m e...