Watching a New Season Take Shape
Life has shifted in quiet ways lately—my mom settling into a new community, my family adjusting to new rhythms, and a few trees outside just beginning to bud.
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Easy Handmade Stamped Cards Using IOD Stamps
These days, there is something oddly magical about opening the mailbox and finding a real card. Not a bill. Not junk mail. An actual handwritten note. Most of us rarely get them anymore, which is exactly why a handmade card feels special now. I started making simple stamped greeting cards for two reasons. First, I…
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How to Use IOD Transfers on Glass: One of My Best-Selling Booth Projects
One of my best selling booth projects uses IOD transfers applied directly to glass, most often on decorative mirrors. This beginner friendly technique is fast, repeatable, and works well for booth inventory, gifts, and make and take projects. I walk through what matters most, what to avoid, and why this approach works so consistently.
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Bleaching and Stamping on Shirts: What I Tried, What Worked, and What I’d Do Again
A beginner-friendly look at bleaching and stamping on fabric—what surprised me, what mattered most, and what didn’t work at all.
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The Shirt That Sold – Creativity, sustainability, and starting with what you already have
An old flannel shirt that was headed for the donation pile became something unexpected. A reflection on creativity, sustainability, and the freedom that comes from starting with something you’re willing to lose.
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Letting Go of One Creative Season to Make Room for the Next
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.
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Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments (Three Ways)
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.
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Welcoming People Into Our Imperfect Space
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.
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How to Use IOD Moulds (Without Overthinking It)
IOD moulds can look intimidating, but they’re more forgiving than you think. This beginner-friendly guide shows how to use moulds with air-dry clay, resin, and food-safe projects without overthinking the process.
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How Big Are IOD Moulds? | Iron Orchid Designs Mould Size Guide
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.
