16 must-listen podcasts for creatives
In the spring and fall I spend 70+ hours alone in a car driving back and forth between southern and northern california for our events. I’m used to alone time. I grew up as an only child and have been…
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how to build a wooden raised bed planter box
The first time I ever tasted something that didn’t end up in my mouth via the grocery store, I was seven. My mom and I lived in a small condo in an area of Orange County that was still in…
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how to make an embroidered wood circle necklace
Wood is one of my all-time favorite materials to use in my diy craft projects. My love affair with wood started with the little side table my dad made in wood shop when he was in high school. This obsession…
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how to make soy candles
Remember the whole story about my heartbreak and how it led to me leaving my house in Los Angeles and moving in with Delilah in Orange County and how that led to us founding Patchwork Show? If not, check out…
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diy washi tape and image transfer candles
Just so you know: Dear Handmade Life received products from Scotch that we mentioned in this post. However, we only write about and recommend products that we use personally and believe are awesome! When I was 24 I lived in…
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how to make a quotable applique tote
If your 2014 New Year’s resolution is to craft more and tote around a super cute tote bag, you’re in luck! While I personally don’t make firm resolutions (I can never seem to keep them any longer than the time…
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how to make a needle felted mushroom terrarium
The holidays are definitely in full swing at The Makery. Between teaching a series of handmade gift workshops, making and installing studio decor and creating and assembling a new line of studio craft kits, I have been putting in some…
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How to make diy halloween bat garland
My first apartment was a typical first apartment. The parking situation was impossible and cars were broken into or towed away on an almost daily basis, not to mention horrible storage and little critters that popped up in cupboards and…
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basil, goat cheese + marcona almond stuffed apricots wrapped in proscuitto recipe + a little reminiscing about pintxos in san sebastian
i made these lovely basil, goat cheese + marcona almond stuffed apricots wrapped in prosciutto a few weeks ago for a pool party at my parent’s house. they were a huge hit. six years ago i finally went to europe….
