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How-to: Crab Grabby Sweater Chain

How-to: Crab Grabby Sweater Chain

Published by Heidi on June 17, 2013 | 3 Responses

Make a vintage-inspired sweater chain to help keep your cardi in line.

Posted in DIY Style, How-to | Tagged accessories, cardigan, crafts, diy, jewelry, martha stewart, sweater chain, sweater guard, vintage
Weekly Reader

Weekly Reader

Published by Heidi on June 14, 2013 | Leave a response

Boozy spring treats, DIY style ideas, home decor projects, and a roundup of what I’ve been up to this week!

Posted in Weekly Reader | Tagged beading, bourbon, bracelet, crafts, diy, gin, inspiration, jewelry, peaches, scalloped tablecloth, shoe clips
Beautiful Wandawega

Beautiful Wandawega

Published by Heidi on June 13, 2013 | Leave a response

Camp Wandawega through my eyes, including lots of fantastic vintage crafts.

Posted in Home Decor, Inspiration, Vintage Crafts | Tagged blogging, cabin, crafts, getaway, lake, vintage, wandawega
How I Decided on a Kia

How I Decided on a Kia

Published by Heidi on June 12, 2013 | 2 Responses

Why I chose to drive a Kia.

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews & Sponsored | Tagged cars, how i decided on a kia, kia, sponsored
How-to: Card Catalog End Table

How-to: Card Catalog End Table

Published by Heidi on June 10, 2013 | 7 Responses

How to convert a vintage find into a beautiful side table without wrecking it.

Posted in Home Decor, How-to, Vintage Crafts | Tagged card catalog, diy, end table, hairpin legs, home decor, midcentury, vintage
Weekly Reader

Weekly Reader

Published by Heidi on June 7, 2013 | Leave a response

Staycationing, vacationing, and some stellar craft ideas.

Posted in Weekly Reader | Tagged amigurumi, crafts, crochet, dining table, diy, necklace, paper crafting, up, weekly reader, zelda
Catching Fireflies Giveaway Winner!

Catching Fireflies Giveaway Winner!

Published by Heidi on June 5, 2013 | 1 Response

And the winner is…

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews & Sponsored | Tagged catching fireflies, creative gifts, cute office accessories, fun guy gifts, giveaway, inspirational home decor, unique kitchen gadgets
How-to: Maintain an Indoor Gutter Garden

How-to: Maintain an Indoor Gutter Garden

Published by Heidi on June 4, 2013 | 1 Response

The finer points of sustaining an indoor gutter garden.

Posted in Home Decor, How-to | Tagged diy, gardening, gutter garden, house plants, maintenance
How-to: Oz the Great and Powerful Thaumatrope

How-to: Oz the Great and Powerful Thaumatrope

Published by Heidi on June 3, 2013 | 6 Responses

Explore the magical Land of Oz with this simple & kid-friendly thaumatrope project! #DisneyOzMovie

Posted in How-to | Tagged crafts, diy, easy, kid-friendly, optical illusion, oz the great and powerful, thaumatrope
Weekly Reader

Weekly Reader

Published by Heidi on May 31, 2013 | Leave a response

Check out what I’m into this week and what you may have missed!

Posted in Weekly Reader | Tagged books, crafts, inspiration, reading, roundup, weekly reader
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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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Once Upon a River
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