How to Make a Pinboard: Crafting a Giant Real-Life Pinboard for $20
Last year I converted a long and narrow sunroom to a bright and sunny studio for art, journaling, reading, and other creative pursuits. I loved …
Posts from: August 2016
5 Ways to Repurpose Old Horse Halters and Bridles
Even if you’ve checked out my articles on repairing broken horse halters, sometimes a halter is just beyond repair. Whether it’s terminally broken or just …
Making Handcarved Wooden Spoons from a Fallen Tree
When my second-favorite century oak fell at Hawk Hill this spring I was devastated. I’m not exaggerating to say that I grieved it as I …
Myths and Realities about Breed-Based Dog Rescues
What comes to mind when you think of rescued dogs? Mixed breed? old? Aggressive? Crazy? Modern dog rescue is so different from the idea brought up …
Bullet Journal Secrets – 1 Powerful tip for Creating Bullet Journal Fonts & Doodles
Toward the end of my first year in graduate school, the year I discovered I had a knack for doodle notes and elaborate bullet …
Best Supplies for Taking Sketch Notes in Class
As anyone who’s ever lingered too long in a stationary aisle knows, it’s easy to spend a fortune on paper, pens, and stationary products you’ll …
DIY: My Method for Painting an Antique Gold Patina Finish on Frames
Instructions for creating antiqued finishes abound on the internet- and, trust me, I tried a lot of them in my quest for an authentic antiqued/patinaed …
How to Wrap a Bouquet So it Doesn’t Wilt – Pike Place Flower Market Tip
The flower market at Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA is a treat. Flower vendors stand behind countless buckets of blossoms, creating bouquets with art …
Easy to Draw Doodles for Adding Basic Bullet Journal Accents
Today I wanted to add a quick tutorial for doodling a few of my favorite bullet journal style accents. I primarily use these in doodle …
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