The first time I tried an image transfer, it was magic. Some projects are utter perfection in how they work so simply and beautifully. Image …
DIY Canning Jar Labels
The Fairytale Story of Amy Butler’s Studio
Once upon a time, there was an enchanted treehouse tucked into a hillside in Ohio. Inside, lived a couple with magical powers. Powers to create …
DIY: Back To School Book Covers
The thrill of going back to school still seizes me every Fall. Even though I am no longer a student, I still itch for new …
Société RELMA
I was lucky enough to spend my summer vacation in France. One of the many amazing places I visited while in and out of Paris, …
The Sketchbook Project
The Sketchbook Project made it’s SF stop on its US tour, setting up at the San Francisco Center for the Book. Over the course of …
Visiting Lisa Congdon's Studio
We escaped the city fog this week for a visit to the bright Oakland studio of artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon. In person, her sunny personality …
Ruth Asawa
We were saddened to hear of the passing of artist and sculptor Ruth Asawa today. Ruth Asawa was nationally recognized for her wire sculptures, public …
Croatian Crafts
While preparing our workshops for the fall, I’ve had knitting and weaving and family tradition swirling around in my head. I’ve noticed that traditional crafts …
On Set with Liesl Gibson
We’ve shot several classes with Liesl Gibson but this was the first time she made the trip out to San Francisco to shoot in the …
Lagniappe: A Little Something Special
Time to get Creole, ya’ll. Our founders Jeanne and Julie both hail from New Orleans, where lagniappe is a way of life — it means …