Hot Water Bottle Cover Pattern

My old hot water bottle cover had seen better days, and I really wanted to improve my cable knitting skills. So I bought some gorgeous merino blend wool and set to work on a pattern. I think I still need practice as the stitches aren't as neat as I'd like them to be, but I love my new cozy cover (more)

Washi Tape Clutch

If you haven't experimented with washi tape before, you must try it! Washi tape is essentially Japanese masking tape made from rice paper that comes in many different colors and patterns. You can use them to decorate anything from vases, notebooks, frames, and in my case, poly envelopes. (more)

Scrapbook - Now and Forever

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Lovely Peony-topped Strawberry Mason Jar Cakes

One of our favorite thing as of late is the blossoming of peonies.  We got to thinking how we could best make use of those leftover baby buds that never seem to bloom when we realized it would make for a cute gift tied atop a strawberry mason jar cake. Fresh flowers and homemade cake made from fresh strawberries? Any hostess or party guest will swoon over these sweet treats which can be used as favors or gifts.  Learn how