Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and, for those of us with little people in our lives, that usually means crafting. Whether you’re a novice who would like to go one step further than store-bought valentines this year, or a crafty maven ready to go whole-hog with felt hearts and flowers, there’s something out there for you. So, start your engines, crafters! Here’s some inspiration for you. Printables If you want to make your own Valentine’s cards but aren’t quite ready to go whole hog with construction paper and glitter glue, printables are a great way to go. There are lots of free and nearly-free printables available on the...
Letterboxing: A Port...
posted by Melanie Haupt
It’s been a busy summer for us so far, with work and our children’s extracurricular activities keeping us tethered to Austin. While we do have some travel on the calendar – a long weekend in Houston, a week in Colorado – I have been looking for ways to make the summertime special for...
GIVEAWAY: Crafting i...
posted by Catherine Prystup
photo credit: lindsay.dee.bunny Looking for a way to express yourself to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! The wonderful ladies from Future Craft Collective have put together a crafty night out for mamas that is coming up on February 4th and they are giving away a...
Crafting and Writing...
posted by Catherine Prystup
I honestly can’t remember how many years now I’ve been hosting my famously low-rent summer camps for kids here in Austin. I know I’ve taken a summer off here and there, and some years I think I’m going to be too busy to find the time to host another bunch of kids. But before you know...
Why I Hate Valentine...
posted by Catherine Prystup
I bet you expect to go onto a mom-related website around Valentine’s Day to find stories about how we are getting ready for the big day, right? You want to hear crafting stories, and sweet stories about love and kisses and ….. all of that lovey-dovey stuff. Being a true...
