When my mom was visiting last time, I was in the middle of my fabric clean up. She was admiring this Japanese fabric, so I’ve been thinking about ideas for what to make with the small piece of it I had. I decided to make some cards for her, as she still sends notes the …

If you have a July issue of Living, you may have seen these updated “camp crafts” made with brightly colored lanyard (aka gimp, boondoggle etc)- For a modern “camp” feel, we painted birch hooks white (from Vermont Branch Company), and used them to display the necklaces. This close-up of the bangles give you a better look …

During my annual search for ideas for what to give as teacher’s gifts, I didn’t go far – I asked my son what makes him think of summer : no school of course, ice cream (well, I did that already), the beach, ice cold lemonade …  At this time of year we can all use a cool …

It’s Father’s Day on Sunday, and maybe you’ve procrastinated in the gift department… now what?  With this Father’s Day clip art, you just need to press print to add a handmade touch to store-bought favorites.  The labels for Jordan Ferney’s box of “Hero Supplies” can be applied to dad’s favorite treats- Socks are a great …

Still stuck for Father’s Day gift ideas?  How about some embellished desk accessories? Or a monogrammed tie? These map coasters can be personalized to your dad’s favorite vacation spot- If you simply want some extra special wrapping for your store-bought gift, a bow tie gift topper is a fun surprise- Or for the debonair dad, …

It’s no secret how much we love the company Pinhole Press! Their products are so pretty and simple to make. The best part is that you’re really able to take the reins and design your own, personalized gifts using favorite photos of your friends and family. We’ve rounded up our favorite products from Pinhole Press …

As a mother of 2 boys, I use any excuse to make something pretty for a sweet little girl (not that my boys aren’t sweet, but pretty isn’t exactly in their vocabulary, let alone their wardrobe). So for the 4th birthday of a little friend of mine, I wanted to make a necklace … the …

My dear friend just moved across the country and has been trying to revive snail mail.  She’s also very eco-concious, so I thought what gift could be more appropriate than a recycled stationery set??  I too am a bit of a waste-a-phobe, so I happen to have a big supply of scrap paper from the …