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Just a Worm: Quilled Ferns

No matter how many times I quill, I always feel like the final step when all of the pieces are assembled is magic. A stack of paper...

Quilling (Not Quilting)

When I tell people I quill, the most common question I get after “what’s that?” or "did you say quilting or quilling?" is, “how did you...

My First Book Review

I was excited to recently receive a review of my debut book, Just a Worm. Here is an excerpt: "The stunning illustrations are done in...

Easy Origami Gift Boxes

Welcome! Today I wanted to share a simple origami box. When I was in high school, I worked in a gift shop and the owner, a dear friend,...

DIY Pinecone Christmas Trees

Welcome! Over the next few weeks, I plan to re-share several of my favorite Christmas crafts. If you’ve been with me since the beginning,...

Paper for My Book

I spent a couple of hours selecting paper from my collection for my debut book, Just a Worm. I also ordered some more paper to make sure...

Picture Book News!

I’m so thrilled that I can FINALLY share this news. Greenwillow Books will be publishing my author-illustrator debut JUST A WORM. I’ve...

Quilled Napkin Rings

Hello! I wanted to share these quilled napkin rings. They coordinate with the flower sugar cookies and chocolate cake I’ll share soon. I...

Chocolate Cake Topped with a Sugar Cookie Flower

Earlier I shared how I made flower sugar cookies on sticks and put them in small terracotta pots to decorate my table. Today, I’m sharing...

Flower Sugar Cookies in Mini Terracotta Pots

When planning a special occasion meal or celebration, I often try to use two or three themed details. My six-year-old gave me a bouquet...