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Dippity Doo Dah

I've been fixated lately on anything that's dip dyed -- especially Ombré fabric, paper, etc!  (Ombré, the French word for "to shade", is often used to describe the dip-dye effect in which colors...

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Valentine's Day Crafts

I love Valentine's Day -- and I love Valentine's Day crafts!  So when PARADE magazine asked me to come up with some fun, easy projects (and templates) for readers, I was only too happy to oblige:...

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Cross Stitched Canisters

I just learned how to cross stitch about a year ago, and now want to embroider everything I see.  I designed these "stitched" canisters for the March issue of Country Living using a free embroidery...

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Barbie's Spring Wardrobe

I came across these fabulous frocks on Pinterest (my new latest obsession -- like the rest of the world!) That led me to Jess (the designer of these adorable Barbie clothes) and her wonderful blog:...

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Chalk Rocks

For a new twist on an old classic:  decorate rocks with chalk instead of paint.  It's easy, less messy, and if you make a mistake, you can just rinse off your rock and start over. If you want to set...

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Tattooed Easter Eggs

Ooh...I'm so excited!  The tattooed Easter eggs I made for the April issue of Country Living ended up on the cover!  (Well, at least some of the covers.  The magazine put out two versions, and the eggs...

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DIY Fabric Necklaces

I love this necklace idea from Sis Boom.  They're made from cording covered in beautiful Sis Boom Fabrics and miscellaneous charms found on Etsy. (photo via Sis Boom) I don't know which is going to be...

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Summer Crafts in Dash Magazine

I wanted to share some fun and easy craft projects I did for Dash Magazine recently. This first project is a new twist on an old favorite:  Easy Alphabet Rocks!   What is it about this time honored...

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Straw Coasters

Several months ago I shared some photos of oddball supplies that were piling up around my house, including lots and lots of plastic drinking straws: Well, I finally have the finished project to show...

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Farmers Market Inspiration

(Photos by Hannah Kahn) We visited a great Farmers Market in Rhinebeck, NY this weekend.  Fall fruits, vegetables and other goodies were all on display!   The apples were especially crisp and...

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No-Carve Pumpkins

I meant to get this post up a lot sooner...and certainly before Halloween!  But then the storm hit, and we lost power and internet (and ended up having Halloween in the dark.)  So, maybe this will...

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Horsey Draft Dodger

It's starting to get chilly, so this draft dodger pillow is just what you'll need to keep out the cold. It's inspired by a project in Dianna Rupp's super cute book, Embroider Everything Workshop.(photo...

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"Silk" Acorns

Before the ground is covered with snow, and your acorns are lost until Spring, gather up a few and make some colorful versions using pretty embroider floss.  You'll need about one skein of thread per...

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Country Living's Live Holiday Pinterest Party!

I'm really excited to be a part of a very cool event tonight hosted by Pinterest and Country Living.  The magazine has asked several New York City-based craft bloggers including Brett Bara from...

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Knuckle Tattoo Gloves

(photo via Country Living/Lara Robby/Studio D) Looking for a personalized gift idea?  Check out these embroidered gloves I made for the December issue of Country Living.  They're a riff on knuckle...

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Last-Minute Ornament Ideas

With Christmas just a few days away, I wanted to share some last-minute DIY ornament projects.  They appear in this week's issue of Parade Magazine, and I had so much fun making them -- hope you will...

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Gingham Style!

Get happy with gingham!  To start the New Year off on a peppy note, be on the lookout for gingham inspiration:Cool checked pitcher from Danish "At Home with Marieke", gingham fabric tape from Paper...

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States of Bliss

My lovely friend (and former Country Living colleague), Jourdan Crouch Fairchild, got married recently, and her incredible wedding was featured in the magazine.  I wanted to give Jourdan something...

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Rope Bowls and More...

I've been busy crafting away as the lifestyle editor over at HGTV Magazine -- and wanted to share some fun summer projects from the new July/August issue (on newsstands now!)(photo via HGTV...

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Farmers Market Inspiration

(Photos by Hannah Kahn)We visited a great Farmers Market in Rhinebeck, NY this weekend.  Fall fruits, vegetables and other goodies were all on display!   The apples were especially crisp and delicious,...

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