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DIY: Birthday Cards
I finally made time to knock out some handmade birthday cards. Woo-hoo!… Read MoreFirst, I dug around in my craft closet and found some envelopes I could use. Then I cut some white cardstock to the right size (in this case, the cards are 5″ x 7″). Next, I used my paper cutter (I love my paper cutter!) to cut strips of security envelopes that were about 1.5″ wide. Then, I simply cut along the strip to make triangles (exactly the way Stephanie suggested).
Then I made piles of flags. For each card, I would set up 8 flags and then go back to put a small dab of white
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A Family-Unfriendly Nation
Autumn shared an awesome article with me on Facebook: an interview with Sharon Lerner, the author of The War on Moms, a book about the difficulties women face as they try to raise children in a country that is unfriendly toward families.… Read MoreA lot of the ideas seem to echo Naomi Wolf’s in Misconceptions: Truths, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood.
It’s overwhelming, really, trying to think about how to make the transition into motherhood a smoother one. It seems like it’s going to be difficult on so many fronts. First, it’s simply going to be exhausting. The constant feedings, the diaper changes, the
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Maximizing Small Spaces
Photo courtesy of Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy DayI’m so inspired by this Work Station Armoire that Jordan put together to help save space in her home. Right now, Matt and I have an entire room devoted to our office and craft space (with wall to wall tables!), but once we bring a baby into our home, we’ll have to consolidate. I’m not sure if I’ll want my sewing machine in the baby’s room (in something like an armoire that can close up nicely), or if it will make more sense to put it in our bedroom.… Read MoreThe lovely folks over at Young House Love just created an office/play
