Category Archives: Craft

how to make a kentucky derby hat

kentucky derby hat

Until this year, I had never watched the Kentucky Derby. I tried to watch it a few times, but if you don’t get your timing exactly right, you’ll miss it. This year, I was invited to a Kentucky Derby party thrown my some of my friends who are from the South and I finally managed…

pysanky 2012

easter eggs pysanky

Every year I host a Pysanky Party and invite friends over to learn how to decorate eggs Ukrainian style. I also make some traditional Ukrainian food like paska for my guests. And every year, people tell me they’re going to come and then don’t show up. I’m not sure why…but it’s a phenomenon that has plagued…

a non-pastel easter

easter

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I’m not a big fan of pastels. That’s why I make baby blankets for my friends that aren’t pastel pink, blue and yellow. (You know, like this one, and this one, and this one). You probably won’t be surprised to learn that…

how to make pysanky (ukrainian easter eggs)

Easter seems to sneak up on me every year. I’m never prepared with Easter foods or crafts. And I end up sharing what I did for easter a month afterwards when no one really cares anymore. This year I’m finally on top of things. Instead of telling you about my Easter tradition in May, I’m…

pinterest finds

coloring

Is anyone else loving Pinterest as much as I am? Maybe you’re loving it a little too much? (If you still need an invite, email me and I’ll send you one.) Here are my favorite finds this week (Make sure you scroll to the end of this post for the funniest one.) Print this Show…