“The Art of Reading” with Joan Tapper
When something can be read without effort, great effort has gone into its writing. ~Enrique Jardiel Poncela Photo credit: Gale Zucker Recently I had the pleasure of reviewing an incredibly beautiful...
View ArticleLoving the Library
I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library. ~Jorge Luis Borges Yes, I am a librarian, and love that I get to spend each day in “paradise.” I found a little time to get crafty...
View ArticleIt’s Finally Here! Amy Powers’ Inspired Ideas: The Christmas Issue
I am so excited to announce that the Christmas issue of Amy Powers’ Inspired Ideas has finally been published! If you’ve never had a chance to experience her beautiful, inspiring online publication,...
View Article“Buttoning Up” My Christmas Gifts!
“Each day provides its own gifts.” -Marcus Aurelius I just whipped up a lovely necklace to give as a Christmas gift to a special friend. My inspiration came from the amazing designs of Molly Bernier...
View Article“Inspired Ideas” Spring Issue – It’s Here!
No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. ~Hal Borland I loved working on the spring issue of Amy Powers’ Inspired Ideas. Once again, I helped edit the articles and wrote several book...
View ArticleKitchy Cute = doe-c-doe
“Without atmosphere a painting is nothing.” ― Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn I’m loving by the photos for sale in the Etsy shop doe-c-doe. First of all, I’m a little obsessed by old Paint-by-Numbers...
View ArticleBook Review: “Rosette Art” by Cathe Holden
“It is deeply satisfying to win a prize in front of a lot of people.” ― E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web I wholeheartedly agree with the above quote by E.B. White. Each of us should have a chance to win...
View ArticleTime to Get Inspired!
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber The latest issue of Amy Powers’ Inspired Ideas is now available online! You are going to LOVE this latest treasure trove of crafty holiday...
View ArticleOne Resolution
“Happiness is a place between too little and too much.” –Finnish Proverb I don’t really make New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve never had much luck with them, and it seems that all of them are centered...
View ArticleClub Little House
“For the person for whom small things do not exist, the great is not great.” -Jose Ortega y Gasset When I was in elementary school, I became quite enamored by dollhouse miniatures. There was...
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