Month: February 2012

This is the first wreath I ever designed for my shop. The original (actually the second one I made) still hangs on my front door to welcome guests to my home. It’s a versatile wreath that has lasted from autumn through Christmas and now late winter. I recently made a new one for a “special…


The name alone should pique your interest: eatpraycreate. But when I saw Minna’s work, I was smitten. I love Minna’s lettering style. And when I saw this stamp, the thought bubble reminded me of some of the embroidery hoop art I have in my shop. So I decided to order a custom-made rubber stamp!  I had…


DIY: Grab a Button!

Do you have a blog?Do you want others to know about it?Do you love to support other blogs that you love?Have you ever seen “Grab a Button” on one of your favorite blogs or websites? If you answered Yes to any or all of the above, this post might interest you. I recently made a…


checking in

It’s been a while since I blogged! My brother is in town and we’ve been showing him the Emerald City. So far we’ve been to Seattle for three consecutive days. A record for us stay-at-home suburbanites. Here are a few pics of our adventures. Kerry Park – pretty even on a rainy day Windswept Zara…


on the horizon

I have a few exciting things planned for Catshy Crafts! It’s amazing how friendly and supportive the DIY/indie craft/Etsy/scrapbooking world is and I’m excited to be collaborating with a few talented ladies I’ve met on this wonderful journey. A swap, a collaboration, a blog giveaway (and more) are all on the horizon. I can’t wait…