In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use scrap packing paper to produce this charming Christmas tree garland inspired by paper dolls but styled after classic gingerbread men. This project takes only a few minutes and uses materials you can probably find for free! This gingerbread man pattern is actually my own design, sketched and…
Thifty Traveler’s Tips to Enjoy Seattle’s Pike Place Market for (Almost) Free
I moved to Seattle last year to attend a school that’s located downtown, and on grad-school budgets my friends and I have learned to navigate Pike Place Market to enjoy the best it has to offer without sacrificing the experience or the epic Instagram photos! Here are 12 tips to get the best Pike Place…
Pike Place Market’s Secret Garden
One of my favorite free things to do at Pike Place Market is missed by 99% of market visitors- it’s the rooftop urban garden, hidden around a few corners, just a few steps from Pike’s iconic entrance sign. It made the list of my Local’s Guide to Pike Place Market, but directions to find it…
Create Cheap, Lightweight Faux Shiplap with Photo Backdrop Paper
I’m no stranger to a miter saw and repurposed wood, but sometimes the mess, added weight, and splintery texture of real wood just isn’t the best way to finish out a project- especially given the toxicity of repurposed pallet wood. My friend Merre and I spent weeks tossing around ideas to easily update a closet…