Creativity in an hour or less
Today’s post is more of a what-I’ve-been-up-to than an actual tutorial. I did make up some simple subway-art-style Valentines, so I will show those to you, but Subway art is *everywhere* and a lot of bloggers do it a lot better than me. But these save on ink, and *I happen to think* they… Continue Reading…
We are full-swing into handmade Valentines this year, and I am loving it! Raya even made one for Grandma yesterday that is too cute not to share. If you have kiddos who are just becoming artists, you will love this idea! Many thanks to Meredith at Wait Til Your Father Gets Home for originally sharing… Continue Reading…
This is a little Valentine gift for a friend of mine, a hand-stamped and hammered aluminum cuff. Believe it or not, this is the first time I’ve hammered one of my stamped pieces and I just LOVE the effect. I really wish the photo did it more justice but this full-time-job and the whole sun-going-down-before-dinner-is-over… Continue Reading…
If you feel like you missed out on the handmade Valentines with yesterday’s Silhouette-friendly post, don’t fret. I’ve got a fun handmade Valentine idea for you today, too. It does still require a machine, but today it’s your trusty sewing machine. I put these two cards together in about 10 minutes. So once you’ve got… Continue Reading…
Happy Monday to you all! Normally I try to avoid sharing projects where you need specialty equipment (like my beloved Silhouette Cameo) unless you can also achieve the result with a little hand-work… but today is going to be an exception to that. If you DO have a Silhouette machine, today will be awesome because… Continue Reading…
I didn’t invent putting cupcakes into jars. Whoever did was a genius, though. They make up such perfect, portable treats – I send them to work with my husband every so often. Er, especially when he’s about to ask for a Friday night off. See, he bartends, so it’s not like an office break room… Continue Reading…
Back at Christmas time, I made up some simple polymer clay gift tags. They were a hit with my family, everyone saved them. So as I was playing with yesterday’s polymer clay conversation heart charm bracelet, I thought some conversation heart-themed gift tags would be fun too (especially since I already had my clay supplies… Continue Reading…
I have a fun clay project for you today to get ready for Valentine’s Day – this easy charm bracelet. I used my family’s initials to make it personal for me! What you will need: Polymer clay in “conversation heart” colors. I have a lot of colors of clay, so while a few of my… Continue Reading…
Carlee at Ladybird Ln. was my very first blog-friend. So I was beyond excited to exchange Valentines with her in the Valentine Exchange! I received her gift early on, which just made me even more excited about the exchange. The best part was that I knew she had my gift well underway when I mentioned… Continue Reading…
In case you missed it, this year I hosted a Valentine Exchange, for crafty mamas to exchange handmade Valentine gifts. I had the pleasure of adopting not one but two Valentines this year. Yes, I am a lucky girl. Today, let me show you what I made for Elaine of Dashasel Sews! I have had… Continue Reading…
...and welcome! I'm Adrianne. I'm a wife and a mom who has a penchant for all things DIY. I also work full-time, so finding time for those fun projects can be a challenge! 
