Jen Whittaker

Jen is a Seattle resident who spends equal time traipsing through the woods and combing the craggy beaches of the Puget Sound. As the daughter of crazy artist parents, she loves creating sculptural and functional art and DIY decor using found materials and unconventional media.

yellow waterproof bag with greens spilling out.

How to Waterproof Fabric: 3 Easy Ways

For those of us who work, play, or commute outdoors, rain can ruin a day. Backpacks get soaked and damage expensive tech devices inside, and …

How to Make a Marimo Moss Ball Terrarium

As an artist, I love to curate my plants in settings that are in line with my natural, foraged materials aesthetic. One of my favorite …

How to Bury Treasure: 2 Simple Methods to Hide Loot for Fun or Future

Why bury treasure? Since childhood, I’ve always been captivated by stories of seafaring adventures and pirates. The craggy coast of the Puget Sound offers an …