Hand-painted Easter Egg Tutorial
A step-by-step tutorial for creating beautiful hand-painted wooden Easter eggs.
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Inspired Design
An Interview with Gather + Sew
I’m so excited to share my first Small Business Spotlight with you today. You may remember when I set my Intentions for 2022 in January that one of my goals for this year is to spotlight small, female-owned and operated businesses, especially those producing handmade items. Today, I’m honored to share my interview with Alison
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Five Simple & Elegant Ways to Incorporate Handmade Items into your Home
I come from a long line of talented artisans, and I have always believed that ‘making’ is in my DNA. Handmade items, either those made by me or someone else, have been my preferred type of gift to give for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I have found that not everyone
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Hand-painted Easter Eggs – Finding Design Inspiration
It’s only the middle of February, but I have spring on my mind already. As I sit here typing, I hear birds chirping in the distance and can feel a warm, spring-like breeze blowing in through the open windows. Days like today are some of my favorite. They fill me with joy and a sense
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Pantone Color of the Year 2022
Each December, Pantone – the world’s leading expert on color – announces which color they have selected for their Color of the Year for the upcoming year. Of course, I always hope it’s a shade of purple or pink, my two favorite colors, but I also really enjoy reading why they chose a particular color.
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Pink is the New Orange
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many individuals and businesses see it as an opportunity to introduce pink throughout the month. Profile pictures and logos turn pink, and merchandise in varying shades of pink is specifically created for limited-edition release. For many individuals impacted by breast cancer, it can be uplifting to see so
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A Glimpse into my Design Process
My love for all things handcrafted began at a very young age. I often accompanied my mom to craft nights with her aunts and loved to watch them crochet or make beaded necklaces for several hours each week. I was so happy to sit with them, sneaking in a few arts and crafts projects while
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My Maternal Grandmother’s Sequins
While in Connecticut for the Christmas holiday, I spent time sorting through craft supplies that belonged to my maternal grandmother. Tins upon tins of her sequins, beads, pins, and glitter remain tucked away in drawers in my parent’s attic. These tiny treasures, many of which she stored in glass medicine vials, provide a glimpse into
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