School started a week ago today in Austin. It’s always a sweet day in our world, and this year it was especially so because my little bird started kindergarden. (sniff, sniff) See her holding up sign language fingers for ’K’? … Read the Rest
Our sweet Colorado cousins are also the lucky recipients of these kid specific critter t-shirts. They were lovingly made completely from upcycled items by yours truly. I find such pleasure in giving handmade gifts that don’t require a trip to … Read the Rest
What to do when its face meltingly hot outside? Stay in and craft up a cluster of lil’ owls! The Colorado cousins were in town last week and we spent one day making these darling, snuggly friends. Each kiddo selected … Read the Rest
As a parent of multiple children it quickly becomes clear that each child learns and processes information differently and not every child is cut out for public school style learning. Schools that support alternative forms of education seem to be … Read the Rest
A few years ago, after being sparked by my friends over at the Future Craft Collective, I made my daughter’s first lunch box for her to take to school on the first day of first grade. Its been a … Read the Rest
It was the last week of summer before going back to school and what did we do? We cleared the clutter, we purged the piles, we tidied the tangle and we melted the crayons!!! You know that old, gnarly box … Read the Rest
Kathy says: You are so doggone creative, Sarah!! And what an awesome way to spend Christmas together. We totally minimized the gifts this year and instead focused on just hanging out together. Much more fun!
Kathie Sever says: heh heh heh….. study butte. heh heh.
Yep! My commitment to making every Christmas present this year is blissfully expressed in these first 2 items. I love crafting when I have the time to let my seamstress juices flow….ew, that sounds gross. How about: When I put … Read the Rest
BabyCakes by Aubrey says: Sarah,
I LOVE these!!! They turned out great and what a special gift this will be and something Oliver and Ruby will treasure forever and look forward to pulling out every year. Miss you guys already!
Kathi D says: Those are spectacular! All the sweeter with their mama's things on display.
rkimedes says: I LOVE how these turned out! I used to have a bunch of "memory quilts" that my great grandmother made out of dresses that wore out. I've been trying to save my worn out clothes rather than throwing them away so that I can make stuff out of the scraps, but I've been having trouble coming up with the time to DO anything. Maybe you can use the idea for something, though (if you aren't already).
-Jenna
Ok so its ‘back to school’ time and my seven year old and I got WAY into the idea of making her something to carry her lunch to school. Actually she wanted something new and I am doing my best … Read the Rest
Sarah – these bags are great! And your girls are absolutely beautiful! Long time no see or hear – ages ago @ Sundance.
Sharon- thanks for visiting my blog! I am very inspired by the idea of making something useful or beautiful out of found materials or something others might consider trash. How are you and where are you?