I’m hosting a contest over at Squidoo. It’s very simple to enter (simply link to one of three pages from virtually anywhere and then drop a comment on the lens), and the prize is a lip balm and a soap (both vegan) from my favorite hand crafted cosmetics shop.
The contest ends October 1st, so jump [...]

Most decorative boxes that you buy come lined or cushioned so that delicate contents (such as glass) won’t get scratched by the box’s interior surface. But what if you make your own boxes? Shouldn’t they be lined too?
Here’s the method that I use for a simple, fitted box lining.
Supplies:
Pencil or Pen
Scissors
Measuring Tape or string for [...]

I love pens.  I mean, really, you set me down in the middle of an office supply store and I’ll be happy for hours just looking at the pens, notebooks, and post-its.  I’m what you might call obsessive. 
I like my pens to have a bit of personality, but I also go through them really quickly [...]

Attractive notebooks often cost as much as $5 in a box store, and are mass produced.  Not only do you have to pay so much for a nice looking notebook, but many of us are afraid to use them knowing that we won’t be able to buy the same design again.
However, if you buy a [...]

 Want to have a pen that’s so uniquely you that none of your co-workers would dare steal it?  A cool, funky pen that your classmates will try to steal it?  Or maybe a gift for a writer friend? 
Here’s a great, easy craft that you can do with leftover craft or wrapping paper, a pen, and [...]

Here’s a quick and easy craft you can do to use up excess wrapping paper, or to cover up those embarrassing “Ben loves Jen” scribblings.

This Christmas craft idea was meant to be an ornament, but would work well for a winter display. If you enlarge the tree, glue multiple cinnamon sticks together to make an appropriately sized trunk.

 Here’s an easy Christmas ornament craft that you can make with your kids.  All you need are a few pom poms and glue or a needle and thread.

 
Making mini Santa hats is a quick and easy way to add festive cheer to your year round decorations.