Fostering Love
Last fall, my sister and her husband decided to become foster parents. After a long application process, I am happy to tell you they’ve been approved! This is so exciting—for them, and our whole family. More kids to have fun with, more kids to make things for, and more kids to love. They have agreed [...]
Freedom and Time
Clematis blooming in clusters on the trellis… The girls passing time finger knitting (learn how here)… Blankets for Craft Hope project #3 getting boxed up and ready to go… And toy birds in a tree… I came upon these birds in our dogwood tree yesterday quite by surprise. Funny, what the kids will come up [...]
A Necklace for Lupus
I was recently asked to design a piece that would be auctioned off at a fundraising event for the Lupus Foundation of New England. This is the necklace I created to reflect the sentiment of empowerment and hope for people living with Lupus. The Lupus Necklace: A burst of stars, a surge of hope. The [...]
Craft Hope for India
The wheels are a-turnin‘ as I scheme up what I will be making for Craft Hope’s newest call to action. For Project #3, Craft Hope has teamed up with the Miracle Foundation to supply beanies, blankets and booties for babies/toddlers in India. Here’s your chance to make a difference while doing what you love. It’s [...]
Artist Challenge: Create for a Cause
In tough times, sometimes it’s easier to donate your skill and labor in lieu of money. As communities, businesses, and families alike struggle with cash flow, the organizations who count on the kindness of others to help those in need suffer even more. With that in mind, now seems like a good time to consider [...]
