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  • CRAFT

    Making paper

    Making paper into something special speaks volumes. And sometimes, the best gift is a well-made card and the freshest flowers at the market. This one’s for a rad new friend. Her name is Rachel.…

    April 28, 2015
  • WRITE

    Writing Challenge for the Weekend

      This weekend is so close, I can taste it. And not only that, but I have no plans for the next two days. None. Which leaves me feeling optimistic about how creatively productive I can…

    April 25, 2015
  • WRITE

    In My Book Bag

    I’ve come to notice that I’m never just reading one book–in fact, there are usually about three I’m reading at once. I don’t know if it’s a terrible habit or just another way of doing…

    April 16, 2015
  • CRAFT

    Homemade Card: Giving Me Butterflies

      Hello! So what you’ve just seen is the front and inside of a homemade card I sent out to an old friend. I drew with a Faber-Castell Artist Pen, all in black, and…

    August 29, 2013
  • WRITE

    Creative Writing Prompt: Roommates

    Today my roommates and I are all moving back in together, which is all kinds of exciting. But it got me thinking. About roommates, and how people mix. Some people are like a perfect…

    August 27, 2013
  • CRAFT Uncategorized

    Gifting that’s Near and Dear

    So I was going to post about writing, and I still might later tonight, but I just finished up my mother’s birthday gift (August 16th, I know, cutting it close) and wanted to share…

    August 15, 2013
  • CRAFT

    Thoughtful DIY: Crafting a Bookmark

    I read. All the time. And when using a million different colored post-its gets old, making your own placeholder is all kinds of fun. This “Thank you for co-existing with me” bookmark was inspired…

    August 7, 2013
  • CRAFT

    Homemade Cards: Oh, What Fun

    Hey everyone! Last night I felt like playing with paper and glitter, so I did. Finally started lining my envelopes (Paper Source) and I think it does wonders for the delivery. The card came…

    August 2, 2013