I’ve had a lot of fun playing around with paints and mixed media lately (in case you haven’t noticed!), and I’ve been using it in a lot of my recent swap gifts. I wanted to make something with a frame for a fellow Firefly fan, and played around until I created this fairly simple Firefly…
There’s nothing better than relaxing on the deck on a gorgeous summer’s day with a good magazine and some stitching. I needed a way to contain my projects and reading so that I could take them in and out of the house easily. I found a simple crate at JoAnn’s that was functional but plain–that is…
Scott and I were recently talking about Memorial Day and Anzac Day and how both of our home countries commemorate our fallen soldiers. “Lest We Forget” is frequently used in Kiwi observances and I thought it was perfect for Memorial Day, as well. This easy to stitch Lest We Forget Cross Stitch Pattern is a great…
I could live in a world where it’s fall all year round. I start a countdown from the moment I need to put my fall decorations away and fight with putting them back out earlier and earlier each year. Fall is my favorite. This easy fall candle centerpiece is a fun way to do fall…
New Zealand is full of amazing adventures, unbelievable scenery, and experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. We were able to do so many things that will stay with me forever. There are many more adventures on my list, but I must admit that there are some that I will happily repeat over…
Having moved all over the world more times than she’d like to talk about, Albion’s one constant has always been crafting. Creating a cozy home through homemade pieces helps ground her–the act of crafting, whatever form that takes, is an important part of her day. From holiday fun to geeky fandom, slow stitching to painting…