Archive for February 2014

Time wasters: Oscars edition

Thank goodness it's Friday. If you need to kill a little time waiting for the weekend to get started, try these Oscar-related quizzes: G...

Sheep & Stitch is a freshly-launched website that teaches you how to knit using video tutorials and simple patterns. I don't know h...

I've gotten a few requests for the name of the main typeface I used on yesterday's Oscar bingo cards. It's Brothers Regular , av...

My 2014 Oscar ballot and bingo game are done! Get set to enjoy Sunday's Academy Awards with friends. It doesn't matter if they watch...

I made these simple little woven bookmarks during my lunch break. Follow the directions at make-origami.com . I cut two 3/4" wide stri...

Designers and bloggers in need of realistic stock images, have you checked out Stocksy yet? I looked it up after seeing an ad in HOW. I use...

These photo-realistic throw pillows are whimsical and fun. I'd be curious to see how the three dimensional illusions hold up in person, ...

The dining room wallpaper is finished. It almost killed us, but we prevailed. Remember when my plan was to do just an accent wall ? After li...

I wanted to make some cards that would be simple to cut with an X-acto knife, and straight lines are the fastest. So I made a template for a...

Fiiiiinally. I ordered this light fixture from Joss and Main in September. The glass shade arrived cracked, and it took the manufacturer a c...

I've been getting gobs of email asking if I'll be making Oscar bingo cards again this year. You betcha. This will be the sixth year....

This fun visual quiz at BuzzFeed will label your design aesthetic for you. Click your favorite image in response to questions such as ...

I was inspired by Patricia's post and Ellie's business cards to make some tiny Valentine's Day notecards using washi tape and ...

If you're a fan of Pablo Impallari's ubiquitous Lobster typeface , you might like Blenda Script by Seniors Studio. It's an expe...

Here are a handful of nifty Valentine's Day cards posted around the internet. They're all free to download and print. 1.) Hand-lette...

Mission accomplished! The antique spinach dip tile on the dining room fireplace has been successfully disguised with removable panels. Apol...