I found an old video from 2020 where I made three different wood slice ornaments, back when my son was nine and wandering through every project I filmed. I’ve refreshed the instructions, updated the links, and pulled all three ornament ideas together — pinecones, JOY letters, and mandala dots — for a quick, meaningful holiday craft you can finish in one cozy afternoon.

If you’ve ever wondered how to use IOD Moulds, this guide breaks it down. Air-dry clay or resin? Here’s how to get clean castings, plus a few tricks that make moulding easier.

Ever wonder how big IOD moulds really are? I measured them all—from ten-inch mermaids to five-inch sunflowers—so you can plan your next project before you pour. Plus, I’ve linked tutorials from the IOD Sisters and Debi Beard to show how size affects design.

I didn’t realize how much I’d been carrying until life forced me to set it all down. This is the story of shifting my creative life, letting go of what no longer fits, and stepping into a new version of myself with room to breathe.

A week of preparing for guests in a house that’s still mid-project and mid-life. A small reflection on hosting, raising a teenager, welcoming family, and learning to make a home that feels like us — imperfect, warm, and real.