It's time to think about the growing season! Last summer, I revisited something from my childhood on the farm - growing my own food. I dutifully invested in pots (all container gardening for me), dirt and seeds and had a grand time experimenting, grazing from my garden and eating ALL of the basil. (I loved … Continue reading 06: Seed Swap Goodies
Category: Projects
52 WEEKS WITH 52 PROJECTS
05: Rock Band Drum Covers
I spent a lot of the 90s listening to my brother John beat on the drums. He would blast Rush tunes like Tom Sawyer and Red Barchetta and was so good at keeping up with the likes of Neill Peart that I was regularly awestruck. I spent enough time just sitting in the room listening … Continue reading 05: Rock Band Drum Covers
04: Homemade marshmallows made even BETTER
I have a secret little love affair with homemade marshmallows. I blame Caitlin for introducing me to the possibility, Zingerman's for making them blissfully commercially available, and Claire at xoJane for introducing me to a flavor that I didn't know if I could live without - Maple Whisky! The extra push that brings the food … Continue reading 04: Homemade marshmallows made even BETTER
03: Leather Cuffs
Ever since we got the laser, back in February 2011, I've been wanting to work with leather. It's a versatile material that can be made into a nearly infinite number of things. My first exposure to leather craft was Girl Scout camp as a kid. The art shed was my favorite place and stamping on … Continue reading 03: Leather Cuffs