Caribbean Color Palette - A Splash of Paradise

Lime, aqua and blue combine into a refreshing tropical paradise in the Caribbean color palette. When creating this palette, I closed my eyes and tried to remember what it was like spending childhoo...

My Top Reads for 2024: Sci-Fi, Science, LGBTQ+ Stories & More

If you've ever wondered how many audiobooks a professional crafter can listen to, the answer is ... a lot! As a chainmailler who spends hours a day working with my hands, plus my daily walks to the...

Flame Color Palette - Fire Up Your Style

The Flame color palette combines gold, orange, and red for an unmistakably fiery look. This energetic combination is perfect for those who identify with fire signs, or anyone who simply wants to ma...

Ice Queen Color Palette - Frosty, Regal Hues

The chilly Ice Queen palette features silver and blue shades to represent ice, with a splash of purple for royalty. This colorway came about while developing a kit for Blue Buddha Boutique's tutori...

2.5k Pieces Of Jewelry Sold Last Year: Thank You for an Incredible Year!

When my year-end report showed 2,555 pieces of jewelry sold and shipped in 2024, I had to pinch myself. I knew I’d been a busy weaver, but that large—and nice-looking!—number was a surprise. I’m ov...

Rocker Chic Color Palette - Rebellious Pink & Black

Rock on with this bold combination of hot pink, violet and black! The Rocker Chic color palette captures the energy and unapologetic attitude of rock ’n’ roll. Shown in the collage, starting fro...

Snow Fairy Color Palette - Ethereal Winter Hues

The Snow Fairy color palette, with its soft and gentle hues, was inspired by a piece of clothing I saw: a dramatic floor-length felt coat in a grey and silver gradient with hints of light blue and ...

Wintermint Color Palette - A Breath of Fresh Air

Inspired by minty wintergreen breath fresheners, this color palette combines light blue, aqua, sage and teal for a crisp, refreshing look that feels like a breath of winter air. Blue and green are ...

Wildfire Crisis - Part 2: Places to Donate to Help Those Affected

The recent wildfires in Southern California have been devastating.  Many people have reached out asking how they can help. If you're in a position to contribute financially, your support is needed ...

Wildfire Crisis - Part 1: Ways to Help Without Donating Money

My Experience With The California Wildfires & Things You Can Do It's a surreal experience to see flames erupting on the hillside behind your home. That was my reality not just once, but twice t...

LGBTQIA+ Pride Awareness Dates 2025 in the USA

Celebrate queer diversity and raise awareness with these key LGBTQ+ pride and awareness dates for the USA throughout 2025. Dates are listed chronologically by month. Bookmark this page for easy ref...

Roll into a Better Routine: Using a d20 To Transform My Mornings

How Gamifying My Morning Routine Led Me to Joy and Productivity When grief and burnout left me feeling lost, I never would have guessed that a d20—yes, a 20-sided die used in tabletop role playing ...

Sunset Color Palette - Bold & Vibrant Warmth

This color palette combines orange, red, and a reddish-violet for a look that's vibrantly warm and energetic. Red provides a fiery intensity. Orange adds inherent warmth and seems to advance, while...