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 …
A Good Winter Read
Creative Time
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Calls for Art Journaling
by Dawn DeVries Sokol It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And it doesn’t feel that way to me without my holiday art journal. …
Art Club Magic: DIY Stickers, Serendipity, and Creativebug
by Donovan Russell, Library Specialist at the Berkeley Public Library I work as a Library Specialist at the Berkeley Public Library, and one of the best parts …
Simple Syrup Recipes for the Holidays
When gatherings begin to fill the calendar, a bottle of homemade simple syrup can be your secret ingredient for quick festive drinks and desserts. Made …
My New Art Obsession: Junk Journaling
You know that feeling of spending a long time searching for something and when you finally find that thing, a voice inside you exclaims “THIS …
Crochet a Teddy Bear Bag Charm – Free Pattern
Personalize your bags and express your personality with bag charms! We’re seeing dangly bag charms everywhere and on everyone. You can have one signature piece …
Make a Side Sewn Back to School Book
I’ve been making books for nearly twenty years and have favorite bindings and structures for every occasion. The side sewn book is one of my …
Make Magic Yarn Balls with Invisible Yarn Joins
Do you ever look at the pile of yarn scraps from your knit or crochet project and think, “That is an amazing color palette!” Or …
How to Give Yourself a Cake-Over: Embellish Your World with Cake-Themed Crochet
My daily practice, Crochet Cakery, launched this month (woohoo!). I’ve been joyfully crocheting cakes for years, and I’m so excited to share that magic with …
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 …