The Ups and Ows of Crafting
Crafting can hurt. Office work and crafting aren’t two things I compare often, but as it turns out they’re both likely to cause RSIs. (Repetitive stress injuries. Or as I would call it, ‘ow why does my shoulder hurt after…
Being Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. This is a holiday close to my heart! (My years in America might make me a bit biased, though, especially because my birthday often fell close enough to Thanksgiving that I got my birthday off school. How…
21 things to make, read, and love
Buttonbag Advent Calendar kit c/o John Lewis Most of us have heard of the philosophy that being grateful makes you happier. As my project to learn new crafts comes to an end (well, technically. I’m not going to stop learning now!) I’ve…
Sneaking Glimpses
(A quick peek behind the scenes.) OK. I’ve been busy. My crafty WIPs have been piling up, and I have to admit my blog post drafts are hitting two dozen! (I can’t even count how many doodles and notes I…
Life Lately
You have to keep your workspace well-ventilated when you’re working with a pyrography pen. In practice that means I’m enjoying autumn air and a gentle smoky scent whenever I practise my doodles. I’m still getting used to handling the tool…
