This is a free tutorial on how to make paper cut-out cards. This project is suitable for children and grownups alike. The idea of this paper cut-out card is very simple, but I think that the symmetry makes the cards look rather elegant. And as you can see in the photo above, the […]
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Having well organized and easily accessible craft supplies helps me to quickly get started on DIY projects without having to begin by wasting time sorting or searching for materials. Take bobbins, for instance. I used to keep them all thrown together in a small box. But the thread would unwind and get all tangled as […]
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I have fond memories of working on woodblock printmaking at school. The usually noisy classroom would become soothingly quiet during art class, while everyone concentrated on their carving. I think it was in third grade that we first made woodblock prints. So, recently I decided that my daughter was old enough to work with […]
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My daughter’s class celebrated the end of this academic year with a theater production. It was especially exciting for my daughter because she was chosen for the role of Cinderella. The play itself was a mix of classic fairy tales with plenty of modern twists, and her character had a snobbish personality. But that […]
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The patterns and tutorial for the huggable horsey, zebra, moose and reindeer are now available from my online shop, Muumade.etsy.com! For more information and some cute photos, please visit my blog page that describes this product.
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We recently bought a wooden mannequin of the kind that is often on display in artists’ supply shops. We named him Woody. Once at home, we wanted to have Woody do something interesting. So, we decided to make a short video of him doing the Moonwalk. We first took twelve step-by-step photos of Woody […]
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