The tricky part of this miniature craft was getting all the mascara gunk off of the wand. The secret is…I did my best but there was probably a bit of greasy makeup left in the brush. Continue reading Mascara Girl
Mascara Girl
Tasker Morris Button
This button celebrates Tasker-Morris, an unremarkable subway station that leads to my one of my favorite neighborhoods in Philly. Continue reading Tasker Morris Button
Zippered Bag from Grain Sack
Felt Cicada Pin
I made four of five of these pins in the winter of 2016. I was having a little bit of chaos in my life, and needed a a craft to focus on that wasn’t too challenging. Continue reading Felt Cicada Pin
Fancy Animal Craft
I visited my bffl Moe in Austin last december, and it was cold and rainy the entire time. We decided to stay inside and do some dollar store crafts. Continue reading Fancy Animal Craft
Mesozoic Jello Shot
This was made for My Jello Americans. It’s a boozy-maple jello shot, with a real edible bug. We made it using a Fred and Friends mold, and the bugs were purchased in Atlantic City. I’m trying to recall if the bugs were purchased at It’Sugar on the Pier, or from the Philly Candy show which is held in AC. Continue reading Mesozoic Jello Shot
Appalachian Hiker Matchbox Diorama
This small matchbox diorama features a hiker approaching a mile marker. Continue reading Appalachian Hiker Matchbox Diorama
Mini Plant Hanger
As an adult american in 2017, I love hanging plants. I would love to hone my macramé skills-add interesting knots, maybe beads. But what if I invest an entire afternoon to learning a skill, only to have the trend die the next day? This is a great craft for the risk adverse.
I followed these instructions:
I found that if you continue the knots above the planter (as the Free People tutorial shows) it squeezes the plant a little too much. Having the knots top out at the widest part of the planter gives the plant a little breathing room.
Cicada Chrismas
My Grandpa gave me a box of cicada exuviae a few years ago, which he had collected knowing that they would be great for crafts. Continue reading Cicada Chrismas
