Month: October 2013

Sneak Peek Sunday

It’s my first Sneak Peek Sunday! What is Sneak Peek Sunday? Each week, I will share a peek of a new item coming to my shop. A tidbit of crafty news or upcoming event. A project I’m in the throes of or a progress update of my neverending studio re-organization. It will be a behind-the-scenes access…


Etsy Friday Favorites

Fall is my favorite season. Maybe it’s the nippy temperatures after the summer heat. The deepening of colors all around me – rich russets, forest greens, burnt oranges and maize yellows. Days get shorter. Sweaters come out of the closet. It’s time to hunker down, cozy up and prepare for some grey days ahead. I…


Cozy Up To Fall

  Sweater weather. Pumpkin chai lattes. Boots and my favorite pair of jeans. How do you cozy up to fall? Yarn and wool-blend felt are perfect for fall weather too – especially in hues of mustard yellow, goldenrod, grey, denim and teal. My shop is full of wonder-fall items for you to welcome the season…


I know you are probably still thinking about what to dress up for Halloween (my daughters will be a sparkly princess and black cat this year), but here at Catshy Crafts HQ (my home studio) I’ve been dreaming of a handmade Christmas! Have someone on your gift list who would adore a one-of-a-kind handmade piece…


  I have been a busy bee in the Catshy Crafts studio. From a modern play space I recently visited to vintage Christmas decorations to scrapbooking supplies to flowers in my garden, I seem to be finding inspiration for my embroidery hoop art and yarn wreaths everywhere I turn! In anticipation of a busy holiday season,…