Get Your Green On: Crafts Inspired by St. Patrick’s Day!

The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th.  It commemorates Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most commonly recognized patron saint of Ireland.  Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official feast day in the early seventeenth century, but over the years it has become … Continue reading →

Crafts for Women by Women: Celebrating International Women’s Day!

March 8th: International Women’s Day Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day.  What is that you ask?  Well, it’s a day to celebrate women all over the world and recognize the many achievements women have made.  International Women’s Day started in the early 1900s and is commemorated by the United Nations, as well as being … Continue reading →

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Craft Patterns for Traveling

Flying: Leave Your Hooks and Needles at Home I’ve been traveling recently for work – just short trips, nowhere too far.  In fact I was on a flight last week and it would have been the perfect time to catch up on a little crafting.  Unfortunately for security reasons airlines don’t like people bringing knitting … Continue reading →

A Date with Oscar – DIY Oscar Party Decor & Accessories

It’s award season and this coming Sunday is the biggest film award show of the year – the Academy Awards, or more affectionately dubbed, the Oscars.  I’m not a big awards show person, but I love movies and I admit I do love the glitz and glam of the Oscars.  What makes the Academy Awards … Continue reading →

Crafts That Rock!

My Music History The recent Grammy Awards and the arguably shocking death of music icon Whitney Houston has got me thinking a lot about music this week.  Music is and has always been a big part of my life.  When I was younger my dream job was to work in a record store – talk … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day: Knit a Heart, Give a Heart

Valentine’s Day – the day you’re supposed to tell your sweetheart how much you love them, by buying them a romantic card along with chocolates, flowers, or another thoughtful gift.  Well, how about tiny knit hearts!  Okay, so it may not be exactly what they’re expecting, but it’ll be made with love and that’s way … Continue reading →

Super Bowl Crafts and Snacks

So apparently the Super Bowl is happening soon.  I know this because I received a Super Bowl party invitation.  Every year my friend and her husband invite dozens of people over for a huge Super Bowl party.  They eat, drink and watch the game.  Every year I send my regrets – “Sorry, I’m unable to … Continue reading →