Palette: Celebrating Purple

On this final day of February I wanted to share all the pretty purple things that make me happy. Purple was once considered a precious commodity in textiles. The earliest purple dyes date back to about 1900 B.C. It took some 12,000 shellfish to extract 1.5 grams of the pure dye. Being the rarity in nature,…

Adieu: The (paper)craft of letting go

Hey friends! Today I wanted to share a bouquet that I was so in love with this Valentine’s Day. This is a little conundrum that I have to deal with every now and then. My husband and I get so attached to some of these flowers that sometimes it’s hard to say good-bye. So here’s…

Coffee filter Stargazer Lilies

Hey friends! February is here and love is in the air! Today I will teach you a step by step guide to making adorable Stargazer lilies using coffee filters. To bring you a little valentine’s day inspiration to your crafternoon. **Warning: YOU WILL GET MESSY 🙂 Here’s what you’ll need -wire (I’m using 20 gauge)…