In May I went to St. Louis Missouri to attend Creativation by NAMTA (National Art Materials Trade Association) trade show. NAMTA, now called International Art …
Creativation by NAMTA 2026
A Good Winter Read
Even in California, these last few weeks have been cold. For folks NOT in California, that might sound ridiculous. But for me, seeing my breath …
Make a To-Go Watercolor Palette
Summer is the perfect season for painting on the go. Whether you are on a roadtrip, camping, hiking, hanging at the beach or have some …
Make an Heirloom Stocking This Holiday Season
Creating heirloom holiday crafts is one of the joys of making things for the people you love. When my daughter was born, the first thing …
An Appreciation of Black Art & Artists
Groovin’ High- Faith Ringgold 1986 Black art and artists have inspired me throughout my life. Through picture book illustrations I wondered over as a child, …
St. Patrick's Day DIY: Lucky Scratcher
Everyone can use a little extra luck! This St. Patrick’s Day DIY is fun for kids and adults alike, and comes together surprisingly fast. You …
DIY Hexi Felt Coasters
Things we love right now: Bold geometric shapes. Color blocking. Not getting condensation stains on our tabletops. Inspired by Liza and Kaffe’s Hexi Quilt Design, …
Paper Feather Garland DIY
Paper Feather Garland: The Perfect Centerpiece Paper thrills and delights me more than most any other material because you can create anything from it. I’ve …
Behind the Scenes with Gudrun Johnston
Filming with Knitwear Designer Gudrun Johnston Last week we had the pleasure of filming knitwear designer Gurdrun Johnston of the Shetland Trader. She wowed us …