inspired by Goodsmiths

September 2012

Making in the Kitchen: Southwest Ranchy Salad

We’re going to have some family over this weekend for my daughter and nephew’s birthday. So of course I’m trying...

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Cool tool: Washi Tape 101

A new crafting material took the crafty Internet by storm in recent years. There are so many adorable washi tape...

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Bargain shopping at hobby and craft stores

I get this question all the time from friends and family, ” That is so cute, where did you get...

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meet the shop keep: yvonne and jeremy of little otsu mini store

A few years ago, I spent a few days in San Francisco before heading north to climb Mt. Shasta (true...

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Make it yourself: Giant knit trivets

I absolutely love oversized knitting. It really stands out and it’s easier because there are fewer stitches! And while I...

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Have a handmade tailgate!

Are you a football fan? There’s something rad about gathering on the weekends to cheer on the team — or...

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Making in the Kitchen: Favorite Turkey Meatballs

Today I’m going to give you my favorite meatball recipe — and since it’s my only meatball recipe, it was...

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revive earrings of past decades with this polishing touch

We all have ‘em. They sit in the corner of our jewelry boxes — the earrings of our past waiting...

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My Picks: Fall 2012 Fashion Trends

As the wind picks up a slight chill, it can only mean one thing… Fall is in the air! With...

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Maker Monday: Make Custom Buttons out of Clay

This project was born out of frustration. I had one lonely solitary black triangle button. It was destined to be...

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