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How-to: Fake Flower Accessories

How-to: Fake Flower Accessories

Published by Heidi on May 20, 2013 | 2 Responses

Make simple headbands and boutonnieres with artificial flowers.

Posted in DIY Style, How-to | Tagged boutonnieres, crafts, daisies, diy, flowers, headband, How-to, style
Weekly Reader

Weekly Reader

Published by Heidi on May 17, 2013 | Leave a response

The Great Gatsby, must-do projects, and some notes on my week.

Posted in Weekly Reader | Tagged crafts, flower, inspiration, pansies, tape, weekly reader, ziploc
How-to: 5 Strand Braided Cord Headband

How-to: 5 Strand Braided Cord Headband

Published by Heidi on May 13, 2013 | 2 Responses

Braid a beautiful, no-sew headband, perfect for summer!

Posted in DIY Style, How-to | Tagged 5 strand braid, braiding, cord, crafts, diy, elastic, headband, no sew, pink, style
Mother's Day

Mother’s Day

Published by Heidi on May 12, 2013 | 1 Response

Opening the door to opening up with some words about my mom.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged career, mother's day, parenting, personal, role model, women
Weekly Reader

Weekly Reader

Published by Heidi on May 10, 2013 | Leave a response

The best projects of the week, books you should read and a Parks & Rec animated GIF.

Posted in Weekly Reader | Tagged books, crafts, leslie knope, movies, tv, weekly reader
The Best Mother's Day Ideas

The Best Mother’s Day Ideas

Published by Heidi on May 9, 2013 | 2 Responses

All of these beautiful crafts can be done in time for Mother’s Day!

Posted in Inspiration | Tagged crafts, diy, inspiration, mother's day
How-to: Woven Ribbon Lampshade

How-to: Woven Ribbon Lampshade

Published by Heidi on May 6, 2013 | 2 Responses

Give an old lampshade a chic facelift.

Posted in Home Decor, How-to, My Work Elsewhere | Tagged home decor, lampshade, ribbon, upcycle, woven
Weekly Reader

Weekly Reader

Published by Heidi on May 3, 2013 | Leave a response

What’s up with Hands Occupied this week.

Posted in Weekly Reader | Tagged favorites, roundup, updates, weekly reader
Wanted: Your Thoughts!

Wanted: Your Thoughts!

Published by Heidi on May 1, 2013 | Leave a response

Do me a solid?

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, questions, reader survey
How-to: Faux Neon Sign

How-to: Faux Neon Sign

Published by Heidi on April 29, 2013 | Leave a response

DIY a fun, electricity-free neon sign with pet & office store supplies!

Posted in Home Decor, How-to | Tagged faux neon, highlighter, lightning bolt, neon, sign
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I'm Heidi, a Chicago-based crafter and librarian who loves dogs, the color red, vintage style and learning new things.

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