Today’s shirt reconstruction is all about adding a little bling to your shirt. I tried out a tutorial from Still Dottie about re-ceating a beaded shirt from J-Crew. This project was one that was easy…
Crafts
When We Dyed
To continue with our theme of reporting on the T-Shirt Reconstruction/Craft Party, I want to share with you a few thoughts on our two fabric dying experiments: one intentional…and one big accident. Let’s start with…
Sweet Athena Freebie! November Background (and a Craft Bonus)
November is all about being rich to me: rich in family, friends and, of course, food. So I’ve decided to celebrate this month with purple, a hue that epitomizes such a sense wealth. Go on!…
Fun with Felting!
Happy Halloween! Today for t-shirt reconstruction week it is all about working with felt. I think felt has a very homemade look to it, which I realize is not for everyone. I however love the…
The Simple Fix
It all started with a small stain on a beloved blouse and ended at one o’clock in the morning with Linz and I sitting around piles of tulle, fabric, buttons, and a “bloody” purple t-shirt…
Fancy It Up!
Ribbons, buttons, beads and catching up with friends. What do these things have in common? They’re all coming together for our T-Shirt Reconstruction/Crafting Party this weekend! We’ll share more about the party later, but right…
Warm & Fuzzies
What feels like forever ago (but was really just last winter), I found a lovely scarf tutorial at Curbly from Chris Gardner to use for my holiday gifts. The project requires minimal supplies (fleece, contact…
In love with snail mail
Letters, postcards, and packages, I LOVE them all! I don’t just find joy in receiving them either, I really do enjoy sending these things to people I know. I have decided to take it one…
Oh Baby!
Last summer I was told some news that I knew was coming. I did not know who this news would come from or at what time, but I knew at some point I was bound…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Looking back on my fondest Valentine’s Day memories, what sticks out to me most are the ones involving a paper mailbox, an elementary school classroom, and piles upon piles of paper valentines and sugary tokens…
Flavored Oils & Vinegars
I have embarked on a new culinary adventure, making flavored olive oil and vinegar. I found the process to be quite simple and can add so much to whatever I am cooking. The Process: Step…
Happy 2010 Crafting World!
The new year always seems to involve some crafting and creativity for Lindsey and I, as we usually have some themed party we are making outfits for and decorating. This year was exciting as we…
Dear Santa,
For Christmas this year I would like to use fewer resources. Christmas is two days away and maybe everyone else has been prepared for weeks, but I just finished wrapping my Christmas gifts today. Maybe…
Halloween = Happiness
As many of my friends and family know at this point, I LOVE a reason to dress up. So, of course Halloween is just a grand ole time for me. In fact maybe a little…
Time + Paint + Wood
“Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.” – Andrew Jackson A while back, a co-worker dangled a project in front of me and I grabbed it.…
Featured Blogger: Mariko’s Craft Adventures
I know, I know. It’s been basically forever since we wrote. But we’re back! I’ve been sitting around thinking what would be a worthy topic to get us back into the swing of things. Feature…
My first adventure in South America
Hi! I’m back from my hiatus in Ecuador. The trip was an overall amazing experience, but one thing I was really excited to check out was all the handmade goods. I was not disappointed in…
Catching Up
More than with spring, there’s something about summer that gets me in the mood for renewal. Maybe it’s that nature doesn’t seem to really kick into high gear in the Pacific Northwest until the early…
Preparing for that Summer Rain
Writing about fixing my rain boots in May seems a little silly. Yet if you live in the Pacific Northwest, then you know that there will be a time this summer when in fact you…
Prom Bling
I have started dating a new boy and with that adventure comes the fun of new places and things to do. The boy recently took me to a bollywood prom, where dresses and updos were…
jess + linz
Friends since middle school, we continue to inspire each other to be creative in our big, adult lives. Each season we take on a new theme to guide our crafting, cooking, and creating. We're up for trying anything, and things are bound to get messy. But that's just the way we like it.