I’m so excited to be a part of the first ever DIY Studio party. I will be out on location at Leah’s Spooktacular Birthday and the birthday girl requested that I lead the efforts of making special potion necklaces. With that in mind, I’ve set …
Who doesn’t love a good makeover project? Well I have some revealing (somewhat shocking) photos to share with you that will make you feel a bit better about your clutter. We have a big garage, however we were lucky to park just one car inside …
Kindergarten has officially started, which means I have two hours to myself a day! More time to spend with you! Here’s my first video blog….
This is my third time making mozzarella and here are some directions. Some of these pictures were taken at my mom’s house and some at my house since I didn’t get all the pictures taken the first time. Also there is a step that needs …
I’ve been wanting to make homemade cheese ever since I read Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Her book takes you along the year long journey of her family which chooses to live off the land making and growing everything themselves and buying local when …
I’m excited that Blogville has chosen Northwest Nest as an Editors Choice Blog. Apparently, each blog submitted was looked at by a site editor in person, manually and was chosen as an “above average” blog. Yes, yes, Northwest Nest is on it’s way to become …
Check out my latest zine…a tutorial style zine about Collage. This zine will give you a crash course in basic design and will help you develop a collage making process that is digestible and delicious. Think of this zine as a recipe for making art. …
Tomorrow I’m teaching my first instructional class at Clockworks/C4. Hope you can join me! You don’t have be an expert in drawing or even consider yourself an artist to collage but you will need to have a sense of adventure. But don’t fear, I will …
It was a day of reminiscing thanks to our local Grocery Outlet. Not the most glamorous store but I like checking out random home goods, cheap cheese, and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream (really is there anything else needed in life?) Strolling down the aisles …
Have you been to Salem’s Art Fair and Festival? If not, you are missing out on the fun. This weekend, July 16-18th, Bush’s Pasture Park will be transform into an outside gallery with over 200 artists and craftspeople from around the nation. There are live …
Today it is much cooler. I love the weather right now. Check out how hot it got inside yesterday. I do think 83 is simply uncomfortable in a home! And the heat was a great excuse to take it easy. Since today is much, much, …
Summer has hit us hard. It’s super hot in our old house. We have no central air conditioning to keep us comfortable, yet it’s still cooler inside than outside. Craft activity to the rescue! These absurd magazine puppets are a cinch to make. You’ll need …
Announcing a newly published zine, Discover Zines pdf. Some highlights include: So What’s a Zine? Why Make a Zine History of Zines Zinesters So you Wanna be a Zinester? Step-by-step directions for making Zines I’ll be also be sure to share the community zine Aug 4th. …
Last night I harassed numerous artwalk participants to be a part of Salem’s Community Zine. Many people declined, however many, many people participated…87 people to be exact! Most people have never heard of a zine and were a bit skeptical of it’s strange magical powers, …