Last month the Craft Co-op got together yet again, this time to make homemade spa gifts just in time for Christmas. I love this group so much. The majority of us met through our spouses/significant others who all went to college together. Along the way, we welcomed few more hot glue gun gurus to the craft group fold. We try to meet monthly, as schedules allow, and everyone chimes in on what we want to do at future crafting events. And of course we have snacks and maybe some wine. It wouldn’t be a craft group without those things.
Read morePinkies Up! It's Tea Time.
Here’s what I like about afternoon tea: It feels deliciously decadent and indulgent, like you are doing something intentionally nice for yourself. (Isn’t that so important? The world is tough. Let’s all be nicer to ourselves.) There is something wonderful about gathering around a lovingly decorated table with a friend and a pretty pot of tea.
Read moreCreative Equals Human
You might not even realize you have someone in your family who fits this description, but you do. That person might be you! It’s the holiday season and we will all likely be spending more time than normal with our families. This is a perfect time to learn more about your parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins… you know, all those dear ones who can drive you into therapy and also make your heart grow three sizes with sheer love, all at the same time.
Read moreInto the Woods to be Creative: Part Two
Welcome back! Craft Retreat is in session. In the last post, I shared a little about the peace pole. In this post, I’m going to tell you about the other organized craft I tried – “painting” tiles with alcohol ink.
Read moreInto the Woods to be Creative: Part One
Each year at this time, my friend Jenny and I pack up for a weekend in the woods complete with crafting, hiking, and a host of other things that make our hearts sing.
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