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Make a Washi Tape Village

Any guesses what I used for the base of these houses? I'll give you a clue, you probably have one in your house right now. If you guessed a paper roll, you're correct! All you need is a few paper...

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Remembering Kathreen

I had planned to post a craft tutorial today. But after hearing the news about Kathreen Ricketson and her husband Rob Shugg's tragic accident, it just didn't feel right. I am in disbelief and...

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Itch A Skitch: My New Favorite Time Waster

Does this image look familiar to you? It's called Itch A Skitch but it's basically the online version of an Etch A Sketch. Just like the vintage toy, you move the knobs with the arrow keys to make...

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Kid Craft: Washi Tape Friendship Pins

Do you remember friendship pins? Traditionally they were made with beads and safety pins. As a child I enjoyed making them and giving them out out to friends. Those memories prompted me to revisit...

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DIY Mother's Day Card

Today I'm excited to be participating in 100 Days of Tombow. One hundred bloggers across America are creating projects with Tombow products to celebrate the company's centennial year. But the best...

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Business and Legal Forms for Crafters

Once in awhile my husband will check out a book for me at the library when he sees something that he thinks I will like. Last weekend he brought home Business and Legal Forms for Crafters and I was...

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Origami Tea Packet Favors

Looking for party favor ideas? This simple origami tea packet folds up quick and is inexpensive to make. And if you're not into tea, you could place a candy or photo inside them instead. What's...

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Origami Snack Container

Hi everyone, you can find me over at the Chronicle Books Blog sharing how to fold an origami snack container and talking about the first origami piece I folded. Hope to see you over there!

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Lets Talk Camp Crafts

Today I'm over at the Galileo blog sharing how to make this ammonite fossil that's pictured above. But before you head on over there, I'd like to talk a little about camp crafts. As a child I went...

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The Bloglovin Post

Many of you have heard by now that Google is retiring Google Reader on July 1st. So like many other bloggers, I'm suggesting you switch to Bloglovin. I've been using the site for at least a year...

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DIY Instagram Sticky Notes

I'm always looking for new ways to use my Instagram photos besides storing them on my computer. Because Instagram photos are square in shape, I got the idea to print them out on sticky notes. After...

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Party Origami in Mollie Makes Magazine

Party Origami got featured in one of my favorite craft magazines, Mollie Makes! For those not familiar with Mollie Makes, it's a craft magazine based in the UK. The magazine features craft...

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Green Craft: Upcycled Bows

Happy Earth day everyone! In honor of the holiday, I thought I would republish one of my green crafts from the archives. Enjoy. Supplies: Food packaging lined with foil - For this craft the package...

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Kid Craft: Sticky Note Monsters

I debated whether to label this project a "kid craft" because I had so much fun with it. I could have easily wasted the day away making all kinds of sticky note monsters and the next day covering...

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Japanese Craft Book: Motif Pattern of Origami

Motif Pattern of Origami ISBN978-4-569-70773-0 If you read my last post, then you know I was in Japantown last weekend. And if you know me, you know a visit to Japantown isn't complete without a...

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2013 Cherry Blossom Festival

Ever have one of those days (or months) where you just need a change of scenery? That's how I was feeling last weekend so we ventured out to San Fransisco for the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in...

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Makers Gonna Make

"Makers Gonna Make" Tattly Design by Jude Landry I was browsing around Tattly the other day when I stumbled upon this temporary tattoo, Makers Gonna Make. The quote just spoke to me and made me...

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Eye Candy

and then there were two... A while back I bought some candy eyes at the store. I had planned on using them for April Fool's day for my kids' lunches. I had it all planed out, I was going to place...

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Secret Asian in Disguise

Children can say the most unexpected and funny things. I decided to take some of those unexpected moments and work them into my art. Pictured above is an illustration of my son. When he was little...

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Printable Bookworm Calendar

You may recall me writing about the Scout Creative Printable calendars. Every month the Scout team would come out with a free printable calendar. At some point Scout Creative started posting the...

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InstaThis Turns Photos into Art

Not to long ago I was approached by InstaThis to review their wood or acrylic prints. This was perfect timing on their part because I was just sharing on Sulia how I never know what to do with all...

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Free Easter Printables

I just realized that I haven't shared one Easter craft tutorial this year. How did that happen? I blame that the holiday falls in March this year. Yes, it has nothing to with poor planning on my...

Mar 28, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Party Origami Giveaway

Today is the official release date of my book Party Origami! Party Origami is a booklet with step-by-step directions for 14 party decorations. It also comes with 75 sheets of pretty double sided...

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DIY Mini Paper Chain

I never tire of the humble paper chain. It's simple, classic, versatile and in my opinion quite charming. When I look at it, memories of countdown chains from childhood come to mind. As a tribute...

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DIY Card Keepsake

I'm one of those people who have trouble getting rid of cards. I swear I'm not a pack rat, just sentimental. I feel like if someone took the time to write something thoughtful in a card or make the...

Mar 20, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Craft: Clothespin Easel

If you have a Pinterest account, you've probably seen myriad inspirational and funny quotes come through your feed. My question has always been what to do with them? Do I save them in a file to...

Mar 18, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Finding Vivian Maier

A few years back you may recall the surprising discovery of the street photography artist, Vivian Maier by John Maloof. John Maloof purchased a box of photo negatives in an auction that he planned...

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Pretty Origami Bunny Envelopes

I was looking for a little Easter origami inspiration when I stumbled upon a tutorial for these cute bunny envelopes by Paper Kawaii. They're the perfect detail to attach to an Easter basket or any...

Mar 13, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Craft: Felt Macaron Hairclips

Don't you just love macarons? They're sweet, pretty and oh so delicate. I probably could eat a whole plate of them if I had the chance. Today I'm whipping up a pretty batch with zero calories. Use...

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Make a Washi Tape Village

Remembering Kathreen

Itch A Skitch: My New Favorite Time Waster

Kid Craft: Washi Tape Friendship Pins

DIY Mother's Day Card

Business and Legal Forms for Crafters

Origami Tea Packet Favors

Origami Snack Container

Lets Talk Camp Crafts

The Bloglovin Post

DIY Instagram Sticky Notes

Party Origami in Mollie Makes Magazine

Green Craft: Upcycled Bows

Kid Craft: Sticky Note Monsters

Japanese Craft Book: Motif Pattern of Origami

2013 Cherry Blossom Festival

Makers Gonna Make

Eye Candy

Secret Asian in Disguise

Printable Bookworm Calendar

InstaThis Turns Photos into Art

Free Easter Printables

Party Origami Giveaway

DIY Mini Paper Chain

DIY Card Keepsake

Craft: Clothespin Easel

Finding Vivian Maier

Pretty Origami Bunny Envelopes

Craft: Felt Macaron Hairclips

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