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I made these lovely origami hearts from a video tutorial that doesn't seem to play anymore. I couldn't find any other instruc...

I have commented on here before about my somewhat origami-themed wedding, and how we created and handmade a lot of the decoration. Look...

Traveling is one of my favorite things, and it defines much of my life. My passport, thus, has been an inseparable companion, and now ...

I will have Mondays everyday if ends with cookies and ice cream! Even better if I can give this beloved dessert a gourmet look.  I ...

I was looking through some old letters yesterday and I happened to find a birthday card that I made for my husband many years ago, when...

Today is "Valentine's" Day in Brazil. Except that it's not related to Saint Valentine, like in most countries, but t...

My husband and I had three wedding ceremonies, one in Brazil and two in the United States, two symbolic and one official. The first tw...

Nothing says 'thank you' like a handmade card. This design is a favorite of mine and I have been making it for years: just a...

In 2010, my husband and I decided we would be in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. We were living in a small town in Texas at the time and...

Where I come from, Carnival is the biggest party of the year, and according to the Guinness Book, also the biggest party of the world. It&...

Finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift can be a challenge. Ideally, we want something romantic, unique, creative, useful and long-la...

Last fall I went hiking in the beautiful surroundings of Cold Springs, NY. It was one of these gorgeous Fall days, when the soil is co...

I always get over-sentimental around New Year's. It's a mix of nostalgia for the wonderful times that have passed, anxiety to a...

Christmas this year was nothing short of wonderful. For the first time, my husband and I decided to stay in New York instead of joining in...

Halloween has something for everyone and it's a great opportunity for some fun crafting. My level of commitment to Halloween ...

We crafters have a big ego. We think that we can learn to make anything ourselves. We are averse to buying things that “are so eas...

  Crafting is always fun. But crafting with an excuse is even better! This past weekend I had the perfect excuse to wear something w...

This is definitely the biggest project I have undertaken so far. It started with a simple premise: this year I wasn’t moving again. Si...

This week was the birthday of my always wonderful husband!!! We usually try to keep it simple and personal. Over the years we'v...

My father always says that a good book has to be thick enough to stand on its own. My father is a wise man, and before I became h...

In New York, Easter is for some a time to celebrate - while for many other folks it's a weekend worth celebrating just like any other....

"Don't be surprised if one day A hummingbird invades Through the door of your home Gives you a kiss and leaves... It wa...

For a while now I've been excited about trying out cake decorating, and this week I finally had the help I'd been waiting for...

So, I missed the Wednesday deadline for my post this week. But I have the best excuse: my parents were visiting all the way f...

I was 17 when I first saw snow; and although I have seen it plenty now, every time feels like a moment to remember. I love how it make...

This week I was focused on learning how to carve my own stamps. I’ve been very excited about this idea, perhaps because now I am old...

I was so pleased with the result from my Fabric Origami Card Holder that I decided to try something a little bolder today....

I’ve always been fascinated by origami; this timeless technique of folding paper into something admirable, elegant and unique. ...

This week’s project was so much fun! How come I've never come across needle felting before? Sculpting wool int...

This card was sent to Florida to thank my husband's aunt and uncle for their lovely Christmas gift: dinner in NYC! It would also ...

I made this card for my very sweet parents-in-law, to thank them for a wonderful Christmas Holiday. They always put so much care int...

For my first project of the year, the Yoga/Pilates Mat Shoulder Strap , the first thing I wanted to do was try some embroidery wo...

I have decided, 2013 will be my year to pursue new craft skills! I am creative and crafty enough, but...

Here is my very own and favorite New Year's tradition: on December 31st, I pick a pretty stationary and write a letter addressed to th...

This has been a very busy pre-holiday week but I am proud to have squeezed in my Christmas Wreath! I couldn't have done it ...

This is my Christmas card design for 2012 - in line with my reindeer obsession phase. And I should clarify that , "Feliz Natal...

Last time I painted anything was in 5th grade. Our art teacher made us reproduce, with our various skill levels, the famous Van Gogh&...

I'm the biggest fan of knickknacks - it's actually one of my given nicknames - and I am a strong advocate of their importance ...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in my little home! This year I decided to upgrade our Christmas tree from paper to...

Was I the only one who had never heard of the Arts & Craft Movement from the 1800s? The story is quite fascinating, and yes, this is t...

I had a reindeer obsession week. I think it's a great obsession to have... very productive anyway. It started with a felt orname...

Thanksgiving is a new holiday for me and I am still trying to get used to it. My first experience, 3 years ago, led to turkey on the kit...

I believe time is the most precious asset of a hobbyist. Since my last/first post I have been eager to start my next project, but a busy w...

I was one of these crafty kids that would take every opportunity to start a little project and let creativity flow. I was convinced that ...