Feature Friday: First Signs of Spring

We are enjoying some sporadic spring like days here in North Carolina and I’ve noticed that the daffodils have started to bloom around town. Ahhh…The first signs of spring. I’m looking forward to spending more time outside very soon! 6 Gourmet Rose Cookies  by CookiesByMEEvents You make me happy when skies are gray -poster A3 […]

Getting Crafty for Christmas

I was thrilled to have my twelve year old niece stay at our house this weekend! We usually only see her once a year on Thanksgiving. Puddin’ is now getting old enough to start remembering his cousins so it was great to hear him calling her by name. He had so much fun see her […]

Decorate Your Tree with Handmade Ornaments

Tiny Upcycled Book Ornaments by paragraphcove Personalized Family Star Ornaments SET OF 5 by justhatched Reversible Upcycled Christmas tree decorations with accompanying poem by allyadeney recycled bicycle ornament by 1byliz Baby Girl First Christmas Ornament – Loving Words with Green Liner by PaperTigerNStitches Redwork Snowman Ornament by CherieWheeler Traditional Christmas Set of 6 Pinwheel Ornaments […]

Feature Friday: Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

Flower fairy baby doll / upcycled organic hand embroidered child toy by SewnNatural wooden disc memory matching game – robot mania by lovemonkey Personalized Sweater Ball by handmadepretties Cat puzzle by michaelbarchalk Orchid Dinosaur – Clip On Dino Tail for Toddlers by TheBlueOrange Chocolate Strawberry Felt Dessert Set by mommy24cs Tic Tac Toe – Travel […]

Feature Friday: Plush Picks from Stacey Hsu

Monsters, Etc Funny and furry little handfuls of monster. Knitting Dreams Really adorable little amigurumis. I love the different plush materials she uses and how she mixes plush with knit fabrics. It’s so hard to resist all those cute little faces! Lollihops Some of the most lifelike, sweet plush animals you’ve ever seen. Truly plush […]

MOMpreneur: Stacey Hsu of Original Sock Dogs

Please meet MOMpreneur Stacey Hsu of Original Sock Dogs! Tell us a little about yourself. I’ve always had a passion for creating characters—whether through drawing, sculpting, sewing or writing. As a kid, this passion was fueled by the mountains of comic books I kept stashed in my closet, and the chapter and picture books that were so […]

Feature Friday: Thanksgiving with Handmade Style

Pie Plate Decorated with Lace Texture by virginiawyoming Let’s eat Apron by hotmayday Pilgrim Statues by ClayHaven THANKFUL Thanksgiving Fall Banner by bekahjennings Autumn SONGBIRD WREATH Vintage FRUIT Millinery VELVET LEAVES by rosekraft Big Turkeys Personalized Dessert Plates Set of 4 by happiest days designs Always Be Thankful – hand stitched simple saying by jodyaleavitt Wild […]

Handmade Pirate Picks

Avast, me hearties!  “X” marks the handmade spot! Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!  AARGH! Pirate Party Boat Cupcake Topper AND Wrapper SET OF 12 by Party Parade Pirate hat for dogs and cats by Lena Pavia Pirate Ship Canvas Art by Cute As A Button Art Pirate Ship Royal Blue and White Schooner Baby, […]

Feature Friday: Inspired by the City of Oaks

Acorns are starting to fall from the neighbor’s massive oak trees that tower our house. In the summer these trees provide much needed shade. But when the temperature starts to fall so do the acorns. The sound of falling acorns on the roof can be both comforting and annoying. For the next month or so […]

Feature Friday: Fall Home Decor

Fall is my kind of season. I love everything about it. The smell of burning leaves, the colors, the chill in the air. I also love decorating my home for fall. Vivid oranges, reds, and yellows, combined with beautiful chocolates. Or in some cases, rich greens like the leaves on this Falling Leaves Pillow Cover […]