Posts filed under Crafts

The Homemade Home for Children

Friday, April 20th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

Homemade Home Cover I've looked at a lot of craft books over the years. Most are decent, with a smattering of projects I'd like to try. But then there are the few craft books that are so lovely to look at, so inspired, that it takes a while before I'm even willing... Read More >

Categories: Books, Crafts

American Girl Craft Kits

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

AG 4 When I was a kid, my crafting seemed to revolve around projects I could make with whatever I found in the house - homemade clay, decorated egg people, cornhusk or apple projects, Barbie clothes made from fabric scraps...but I would have been in heaven if I'd had access to the American Girl craft kits that are available now. (They might easily have... Read More >

Categories: Crafts

Rethinking Tax Day: 9 Creative Ways to Use Security Envelopes

Monday, April 16th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

71776187780696260_VA2nvV5I_f I spent my weekend finalizing my taxes, which is never fun for me because I always end up owing money. But what was fun was the discovery of security envelopes that I'd clearly set aside to work with but never removed from my financial papers. Turns out I have a nice little pile of lovely patterned paper to craft with. And I... Read More >

Categories: Crafts, Eco-Friendly Living

12 Free Fonts for Your Craft Projects

Thursday, April 12th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

Fonts I'm always on the lookout for fresh fonts to add to my collection and I thought you might like my latest finds. It's nice to have some pretty options on hand when the creative urge strikes. Even better, they're all free!   Download Links: Albemarle Swash Butterflies Bolton Titling Shadow

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From Family Circle: Modern Vintage Botanical Prints

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

IMG_0001 For my DIY column in the May issue of Family Circle, I reinterpreted several vintage botanical prints in a more modern, playful way. The process looks complicated, but was really very simple and didn't require any skill beyond the ability to trace. I started with vintage botanical prints,... Read More >

Categories: Crafts