I love having the kids help make something for their Grandmas for Mother's Day. They love that it usually involves paint. This project was kind of a combination of a few projects I saw popping up on Pinterest. And if you're still looking for a gift for the Grandmas in … [Read more...]
Iron Craft Challenge #8: Unexpected
The challenge this time was to create something from unexpected materials, with an interesting juxtaposition of two things you don't normally see together, or a hidden surprise. I didn't immediately have a project idea, but I did have a material idea: poker chips. I had … [Read more...]
Iron Craft Challenge #7: Polka Dots
I posted my picture to the Iron Craft group on Tuesday when the challenge was up, but since it was a birthday card, I wanted to make sure it arrived before I posted it here. Also, here is my public apology that I am getting better about mailing cards for special occasions, but … [Read more...]
What Yarn Taught Me About Starting Over
I started a new project a few days ago. Or I should say, restarted. Because sometimes when things aren't working right, you just have to step back and start over. If something in your life isn't going quite how you wanted it to go, maybe it's time to try again. Maybe you had … [Read more...]
Iron Craft Challenge #6: Hometown History
“Where are you from?” It’s a typical small talk question, and it’s one that I’ve loathed since I was about twelve years old. By then I had already moved 7 times, across 5 different states. 4 more moves would follow over the next 5 years. I wasn’t “from” anywhere. I didn’t … [Read more...]