My sister tells me that, as a girl scout, I used to carve bars of soap, and she says I was pretty darned good at it. too. I have exactly no recollection of this. None. And, as far as I can recall, I never took a knife to wood. But I’ve really felt the pull … Continue reading »
This little project turned out to be a “badge task trifecta”: a chance to get folksy-craftsy, explore nature’s textures, and recycle a bit of junk. It was remarkably easy to do but took some time. As usual, I have to thank my husband for his patience as I took over our dining table for a … Continue reading »
Here it is: a ridiculously easy, slightly offbeat holiday craft. It’s a great way to keep the kiddos busy on Christmas break, and it’s a great way to give a little gift to your own inner kid, too. This year, instead of buying all of your holiday gift wrap, make your own. Of course, if … Continue reading »
In my 20s, before I could afford a place in Manhattan, my first few years in NYC were spent sharing a house in Jackson Heights, Queens with my friends Nyna and Wilbur. They were fun years, and the local Indian restaurants were amazing. We got robbed regularly (six times in one year), but frankly, we … Continue reading »
What do marble, metal, wood, wire, clay, and pumpkins have in common? They’re perfect for sculpting something. Sure, we usually think of pumpkins as something to be carved–not sculpted. But let me turn you on to Ray Villafane. He is to pumpkins what Michelangelo was to marble. And he is my inspiration for this little … Continue reading »
My memory isn’t what it used to be, but there are some things you never forget. My 16th birthday was memorable for two reasons. First, it marked the long-awaited start of driving lessons, and more than a few of you remember that joy. Of course, as an adult, I think it’s the apex of insanity … Continue reading »
NOTE: This beautiful morning found me walking with Freida and my compadre Adrienne across the great lawn at Zilker Park, the day after this year’s 84th Annual Kite Festival. Here’s a picture of a kite-eating tree snapped this morning. It also seemed like a lovely opportunity to repost last year’s (mis)adventures in building and flying … Continue reading »
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the last post in a string of posts that will mention seashells for a long, long time. Thank the heavens or curse the stars if you like. I’m just saying Amen. If you saw the recently jewelry posts (here and here), as well as reports from last month’s trip to … Continue reading »
In the last post, I shared a video on making simple jewelry from seashells and beads. Today I’m sharing two more pieces of jewelry I made on the same weekend. I was on a roll with jewelry making! Plus, I wanted to explore whether I wanted to pursue jewelry making as part of the “Doing” or … Continue reading »
Even though it feels as though it’s been months since I’ve been back to Surfside Beach, TX. It’s only been a couple of weeks, but that’s okay, I’ve still got a bit of the vacation glow in me. It’s because I keep plugging away at some beach-inspired badge tasks, including a task calling for jewelry … Continue reading »
