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Stephanie Hung
Name: Steph Hung
Job Title: Assistant Editor
Date started at company: June 2007, as an intern
First story you worked on: Candles Take Shape for the Holidays
Hometown: Mississauga, ON
Education: Biology, Queen's University. Fashion Design, George Brown College
First job: Selling popcorn at the movie theater
Astrological sign: Capricorn
Personal crafting/Artwork: Thread drawings and repurposing salvaged materials
FAVORITE...
Color: Pantone 536
Holiday: I love Victoria Day because it marks the beginning of summer and camp season.
Pizza topping: Olives
Kind of fabric: Cotton jersey
Dessert: Ice cream
Source: Buttons Buttons (Vancouver), Tomato (Tokyo)
Font: Georgia
Martha Stewart craft: Christmas stockings from "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
Editor's Archive
Posted by Stephanie Hung
Today’s guest post was written by our friend Sarah Goldschadt, who has been known to get crafty from time to time. Sarah’s friends have just written a sweet book where all the projects are miniature, but don’t underestimate the punch of these pint-size crafts. That would be a big mistake. Big. Huge. “Hi Everyone! I’m …
Tags: guest post, project, sewing
Posted on October 21st, 2011 in Make It, Photo Galleries | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
One of my favorite projects was the pet costume story in this month’s issue of Living. After rounding up some of the best-looking staff pets, pulling together simple costumes—both handmade and store-bought—and gathering handfuls of tasty treats (after all, every trick has its price), we rallied together for a very hands-on photo shoot. Who knew wrangling …
Posted on October 6th, 2011 in Behind the Scenes | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
Our new crafts book has arrived! Just in time, too—Halloween is just around the corner. After that, it’s a whirlwind of celebrations: Thanksgiving, Hannukah, and then Christmas! If you are inspired to make something for the holidays, we’ve got you covered from A to Z—or rather, from New Year’s Eve to Christmas Day. No more worrying …
Posted on October 5th, 2011 in Celebrate, Our Library | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
It’s all about gingham in the newest issue of Living. From tiny checks on a tablecloth to large squares on a folding screen, this pattern covers all the bases. Take this curtain, for instance. We gave it a decorative detail by adding smocking—a traditional sewing technique in which fabric is gathered so it can stretch. The …
Tags: gingham, sewing, smocking
Posted on September 16th, 2011 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
Today’s guest post was written by our talented friend Erin Jang: “My nephew, J, adores the NYC subway. His 5th birthday party is tomorrow, and here is something I made for him. I love to make my nephews special gifts for their birthdays. For J’s 3rd birthday, I made him a personalized subway map. For his …
Tags: Kids, project, tutorial, wood blocks
Posted on September 9th, 2011 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
When my dear friend told me she was expecting, I wanted to make her something useful and (relatively) timeless. Here’s the thing: I love knitting but hate following patterns. There’s something relaxing about the repetitive motion of my hands clicking away with their own muscle memory, and throwing a pattern into the mix always disrupts …
Tags: baby blanket, gift, knitting, project
Posted on September 8th, 2011 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
In the current issue of Martha Stewart Living, we show you how to mimic a caning pattern in paint. All you need are a few supplies: painters’ tape, spray adhesive, spray paint, and a sheet of caning. Begin by taping off edges and other areas that you don’t want painted. For this bureau, we also …
Tags: good things, paint, project
Posted on August 31st, 2011 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
Today we have another post from our ever-crafty web producer Ashley Little: “I bring my lunch to work in a reusable container, stashed in my bag along with my wallet. Why is this a bad idea? Various things leak into my bag – salad dressings, mayonnaise, lemon juice – and wreak havoc on its contents. …
Tags: sewing, tutorial
Posted on August 25th, 2011 in Make It, Photo Galleries | direct link to this entry |