Here’s the plain and simple truth: I love to make things that would be easier to buy at the store. My days of yore as an intern at MOTHER EARTH NEWS are testament to this, as I blogged about topics ...

Reuse those paper goods like last year’s calendar, brown paper bags, old maps and retired books to give character and a handmade touch to do-it-yourself envelopes. Are you writing a thank you note or ...

In reading the various newsletters and calendars published by the Smithsonian, I have decided that the Institution is rather like Cairo: you can find just about anything here. I see that one Maynard ...

Short on time but want to spread handmade love? 💌 This is the fastest Valentine's Day crochet gift you can make — a 1-minute crochet heart paired with a charming origami-style paper envelope! Perfect ...

Need a last-minute, handmade Valentine’s Day gift? This is the fastest crochet Valentine’s idea ever! In just one minute, you can crochet a cute little heart and pair it with a simple DIY paper ...