my family's crafts

My Family’s Crafts: Silver Clarinet Lamp

October 25, 2012 3 Comments

My solution for an 80-year-old clarinet I couldn’t play.

Look at these crazy dolls my mom found at my grandma’s house! They’re 50 years old and totally weird.

December 19, 2011 4 Comments

Lace, bead and pipe cleaners make up these wreaths, the seventh ornament of Christmas.

December 15, 2011 6 Comments

Vintage creations made with plastic canvas, yarn and other craft supply stand-bys.

December 14, 2011

Just like real snowflakes, no two of my grandpa’s scroll-sawed creations are alike.

December 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

My grandma made this super shiny tree skirt using felt, sequins, beads and ric rac.

September 26, 2011 Leave a Comment

Respecting the roll, old-school style.

September 8, 2011 1 Comment

My grandmother’s creative process and a look at farm catalog sewing patterns.

August 31, 2011 Leave a Comment

My great-grandma made this cute amigurumi poodle before amigurumi was a thing!