Some projects begin as simple crafts, and others grow into something much more — a story, a keepsake, a legacy. This crescent moon phase macramé dreamcatcher wall hanging began as an idea for my firstborn son Neil’s nursery, before he was even born. I wanted something meaningful, not just store-bought décor, but a piece that would hold layers of love, intention, and memory.
Tag: Crafting
How to Make a Sculpture with White Clay
There’s something majestic about a statue, and something beautiful about capturing a moment in time with your hands—especially when it involves your children. Photographs are wonderful, but creating a sculpture brings an entirely new dimension to preserving their personality and smallness at a certain age. Recently, I set out to make a statue of my son Neil, who was three at the time.
How to Make Tiny Wooden Furniture
(Furniture is 1:24 Scale for a Dollhouse) There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when children, imagination, and a bit of wood glue come together. For us, it began in the backyard when Neil and Leon joined their Grandpa at the picnic table, surrounded by tiny wooden cutouts, a cordless drill, and the promise…
