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I went to a crafternoon with some friends this last weekend. There were flowers, and Tacky Glue, and Miss Patty’s dinosaur cheese dip. Hurrah! Fun was had by all, particularly me, because I didn’t have to make any of it. I did supply the idea though – making three dimensional floral arrangements out of two-dimensional...Read More

One of my co-workers had a baby shower last month. The decorations were a potluck effort, including my contribution — a festive garland to swag around the conference room. I’ll admit, it didn’t turn out like I expected. But it sure is fun. It was also a great way to use up some of the...Read More

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Normally I try to do a short format “Things and Doings” mid-month, every month, but I am behind on so much these days and it’s been a while since we caught up, so how about a tumble through the house and see what is going on. K? K! DoingTo the best of my knowledge, Hell...Read More

Remember that time when you had nothing else to do two weeks before Christmas and spent hours lovingly painting gift wrap for your friends and family? No? Hmmm….well, remember that time you freaked out because you were leaving town and instead of doing your work you went into a manic surge of creative energy and...Read More

Did I mention I am bringing back the Friday Flowers? Rewind: the first few months I started blogging I posted a series of paper flower projects every Friday. Then I ran out of room and my friends got tired of me pushing them, so I stopped. Then recently Emma wrote me an email and asked...Read More

Cookie swaps are just about my favorite thing in the world. They are like a potluck party but instead of bringing food everyone brings cookies, and instead of leaving drunk and tired everyone leaves with…wait for it…more cookies. What is not to like? I have been cookie swapping with a handful of former co-workers for...Read More

“It’s SO fluffy” is the new holiday anthem.

Remember that time when you had nothing else to do two weeks before Christmas and spent hours lovingly painting gift wrap for your friends and family? No? Hmmm….well, remember that time you freaked out because you were leaving town and instead of doing your work you went into a manic surge of creative energy and...Read More

Hi! I’m Amanda, also known as Peaches or Aunt Peaches. I’m an artist, maker, and hardcore sequin enthusiast. I sit in my studio and people pay me to make pretty things because it’s what I do best. And yes, it is awesome. My creative efforts can be found across all forms of major media and...Read More

Dear Copper Pudding Molds, Hey Lady! It’s been a while, right?! Man. What’s it been, 20 years? 30? You used to be hanging on the walls of every kitchen in America (or at least every kitchen that counted, RIGHT?). What happened to you? Now I see you laying around at the thrift store looking all...Read More

Oh my dearest Coffee FiltersHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways…. For lining my flower pots so the soil doesn’t drain out…For hanging out in the produce bag and keeping my lettuce crisp… For making my own tea bags…For making clove and soap sachets to line my drawers and closets…For blotting up...Read More

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Jan 30, 2015 - Important announcement: I have decided that 2015 will be the year I embrace the selfie. No, not the bathroom mirror “Does my new outfit make me look fat?”’ selfie, but more of the “Look at my fat ass in the bathroom mirror, do you think it would look better with corn chips?” kind of selfie....Read More

There is a Polish expression: Błogosławiony dom w którym pająki są, which roughly translates to: God blesses the home with a spiderweb in it. Or something like that. That expression there is the crux of the pajaki (prounounced Pie-Yonky). Pajakis are a traditional Polish folk art made to look like elaborate spiderwebs. The literal translation...Read More

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What I've Learned About Christmas Trees (& Life) From Dolly Parton

Last year I made this feather garland for Thanksgiving, the idea being that I could add a few more feathers each year. This year I did just that, but instead of painting some fancy paper myself, I used drawings from a couple of my favorite kiddos.I also busted off the garland and hung all over...Read More

In my ongoing effort to expand my Christmas décor with non-Christmassy things, AND learn a thing or two about new Christmas traditions, I discovered that mushrooms are an ancient symbol of good luck in many parts of the world. Get that? Mushrooms. They are not just for pizza anymore. I also happen to think mushrooms...Read More

If you have been following this blog for a while, you know I have a thing for flamingos. Christmas flamingos in particular. It might be a pink thing, or a feather thing, but our love grows deeper and stronger every passing year. Last year my collection exploded thanks to The Great Hand-made Flamingo Swap of...Read More