When you teach workshops, you end up with a lot of supplies that need to be organized and stored properly—especially so they don’t mix in with regular supplies. I’m lucky to have a big closet in the hallway just outside…
I do love the snow, I really do. But I am also really ready for spring. And summer. Or just the opportunity to walk outside without a coat, hat, gloves, scarf, legwarmers and thermals. The little birds on the top…
This week I’ve been busy working on my first column for CardMaker magazine, which will appear in the Winter 2013 issue. Yes, I said Winter 2013…magazines work far in advance, so designers work far in advance too! This card will…
Tiny, one-of-a-kind and very very easy to lose. How, oh how can you store tiny words and fragments cut from book pages or magazines—while keeping them clean, un-damaged and organized? Here’s what I do: I glue sticky notes, sticky side…
Today I’m Amsterdam-bound! I’m teaching a workshop on Collage Pendants at The New Label Project tomorrow. I’m super-excited for the class, the chance to catch up with friends and enjoy the city. (Also hoping I won’t get too nostalgic while…
Earlier this week I got an email from a lady who had just started journaling and wanted to find sarabinders. Unfortunately, that line (produced by Hot Off The Press) is no longer available—it’s actually been something like 5 years since…
I’ve finally figured out how best to store my acrylic blocks for stamping. I use this shallow plastic container which I bought in the kitchen department at HEMA, the Dutch equivalent of Target. (I think it’s originally for keeping lunch…
These little bird tracks were in the Sunday morning snowfall decorating our neighborhood field. Since Anna is a devoted Gruffalo fan, any footprints prompt us to chant: “Aha, oh ho, tracks in the snow! Whose are these tracks, and where…