Whether you want to make something for your mom or a mom in your life, these Mother’s Day crafts are a fresh twist on classic spring gifts. Although for my fellow moms, I personally recommend subtly sending these Mother’s Day craft ideas to your partner and kids. ; ) Tissue Paper Flowers DIY Cosmetic Bag […]
I remember making this tissue paper flowers DIY craft as a kid with my grandma! They’re a super easy craft to make, they’re very inexpensive, and they’re a great way to bring flowers into your decor if you’re like me and you have troubles keeping things alive! 😉 I recreated this tissue paper flowers DIY craft with […]
I’m always on the lookout for easy crafts for kids, not only for my daughter but to bring new and exciting projects to our in-school programs. If you want to inspire your kids to be life-long sewers, crafters, and makers try out these easy crafts together this weekend 1. Pom-Pom Chicks Googly eyes can make […]
Does your backyard need some love? Once the warm weather arrives I want to spend as much time outside as possible with friends and family. And of course I love thinking up ideas and crafts to make my backyard space just as beautiful as my indoor space. A backyard isn’t required though, you can also […]
The second episode of Holiday Makeover is airing in two short weeks! This is our Mother’s Day episode, and it features some very special guests… our moms! Alison Westlake, Adjoa Duncan, and I are treating our moms to a very special high tea Mother’s Day celebration, filled with our handmade awesomeness, of course. So what do you […]
The year has barely started and already things are busy busy. But in the very best way! I’m excited to announce that I’m partnering with AllBrands.com again this year for some spectacular live events. (I did events with them last year at Quilt Festival in Phoenix and at their annual blow-out sewing, embroidery, and quilting carnival in New […]
Have you heard? There’s an awesome digital event happening right now that you don’t want to miss! It’s the UpCraft Club Sewing Hunt, the sewing industry’s first digital scavenger hunt! Are you familiar with online scavenger hunts? Basically, you visit different websites collecting digital icons. All the while you get to know great companies, and your name is continually […]
Hey, Arizona, I’m headed your way! I’m going to be in Phoenix later this week for the Craft & Hobby Association‘s Creativation. This year, the Craft & Hobby Association is focusing their annual event (formerly the CHA Mega Conference and Trade Show) on sewing and textiles —YAY!— and I’m thrilled that they’ve asked me to be […]
One of the topics I speak about often is building a business. I love encouraging others to follow their passion, and I love giving people tools, tips, and advice for growing a business at any stage. In my online course called “How To Grow A Successful Creative Business“, a student recently asked… Do you have […]
People often ask me “Where can I look to find a job in fashion?” And lucky for everyone, there are lots of options out there! Here are some fantastic resources for finding a job in the fashion industry in Canada: Craigslist and Kijiji are good places to find a variety of introductory sewing and fashion jobs if you don’t […]
