When Linz and I were planning out our new format for this blog we knew we wanted to make sure that we were reflecting on what was important to us. It became clear early on…
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Crafty Wonderland’s Super Colossal Spring Sale and So Much More
This weekend I had the pleasure of not just going to Crafty Wonderland‘s Super Colossal Spring Sale, but to also bring along two of my favorite people, my mom and aunt. The ladies wanted to…
One Stitch Forward, One Stitch Back
Above image is work by Cathy Pitters. I. AM. SO. EXCITED! Portland’s Redux is hosting an embroidery show and I can’t wait to check out all the creative energy that has gone into making the…
Sweet Athena has a New Favorite Etsy Shop
One of our most beloved crafters has opened her own Etsy shop, Bouncing Ball Creations, and we couldn’t be more delighted. Mariko has taken the idea of eco-crafting to heart and has seen the potential…
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…
Birthday Celebration
Today is Sweet Athena’s Lindsey’s Birthday! I thought it would be fitting to give her a blog post in ode to her day. Being as Esty is one our favorite sites I have collected some…
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…
A Week of Feasting
One of my very favorite parts of the holiday season is the food. While I generally search for healthy alternatives to unhealthy (but delicious) recipes, the holidays are an excuse for me to be a…
Craft Season in High Gear
The holiday season seems to have officially arrived. With that in mind I…
Make it work! Tailoring a cardigan
When I was younger, I would always battle my mother over our essential clothing controversy: whether garments should be loose or tight. Looking back, I’m pretty sure her attempts to get me in more roomy…
Short and Sweet
In an effort to save money, I recently set out to learn how to hem pants. I am short and pants I tend to like are not. I figure this is will be a valuable…
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.