My friend Joanne was coming over for dinner to celebrate her birthday, and I wanted to make it an extra special occasion. I have had these IKEA sheer curtain panels forever (they're the LILL, for $3.99 a pair), so I decided I'd make a canopy around the di ...
Uniqlo Blazer No-Sew Makeover
I love Uniqlo. It's the happiest place on earth. They have clothes that fit me, for cheap, and the salespeople are trained in Japanese-style customer service so they're super nice. They will even hem your pants for free the same day. When I was in New Yor ...
Decorating Your Insulated Lunch Boxes for Back to School
It's almost time for back to school. I always loved going back to school because I was an A+ student, being Asian and all. Now, if I had one of these fun lunch bags to take to school with me, I'd be even happier than an AP student on test result day. Thes ...
Frozen-Inspired Ice Block Votive Holder
Like the rest of the world, I am obsessed with "Frozen." I have the movie on continuous loop in my studio. I have the karaoke version of "Let it Go" in my car so I can belt it on the freeway. And now, I have created the ultimate project for a Frozen party ...
Glamtastic Mini Chandelier: Sizzix Modern Surrealist Blog Hop
I adore designer, author and craft-lebrity Marisa Pawelko, so when I was asked to participate in the Sizzix blog hop for her new line of Modern Surrealist dies, I of course said yes. Marisa's line is youthful, funky and fashionable. Like me her. I decided ...
Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece Floral Arrangement
Ever since I posted photos of the hot air balloon centerpieces I created for a wedding two years ago, people have asked me either to make it for their events. Since they were so difficult and time-consuming to make, I have respectfully declined all offers ...
Yarn Ball String Light Covers for July 4th
When I was in Paris a couple of years ago, I was enchanted by a little store called La Case de Cousin Paul. The store name was so cute, but what drew me in was the collection of multi-colored string globes they sold. They had them in all colors, and you c ...
4th of July Pinwheel Rosettes
Don't let the parade pass you by without waving these patriotic pinwheel rosettes made of scrapbook paper. I made these for an eHow tutorial, and I must say they are kind of addictive to create. Once you get the hang of making them, you can make them for ...
4th of July Mason Jar Flag Centerpiece
Being as America is the land of the free, people love free stuff. So when they go to a party, they love party favors. Here is a flag centerpiece I did for an eHow tutorial that is made up of individual mason jars, and the individual jars and flowers can b ...
4th of July Retro Soap Bars: How to Personalize Soap with Craft Attitude
The retro luggage tags I made earlier this year were such a hit that I have gone back into the time machine for this fun project for the Craft Attitude 4th of July blog hop. Presenting…(drumroll, please)... retro soap bars with a 4th of July twist. It is ...