Hi, I'm Shea!
Do you prefer handmade to store bought? Would you rather make something than buy it? If you want to tap into your inner creative genius and say, “Yes, I made that,” stick with me. From greeting cards to soap to old-fashioned desserts “from my mother’s recipe box,” (sprinkled with tales of life as an almost-senior), you’ll learn that handmade beats the socks off store bought!
Latest from the Blog
How to Make a Z Fold Card – a Step by Step Tutorial
Need a “fancy” card in a hurry? Try the simple but fun Z fold card. It’s quick and easy, and it mails in a standard A2 envelope.
How to Hand Dye Seam Binding Ribbon (a Tutorial)
Give your projects a designer touch when you hand-dye your own seam binding ribbon. Never “make do” with purchased colors again.
Classic Chess Pie – the Buttery Sweet Pastry with a Secret Ingredient
Chess pie, the pie with humble ingredients and buttery rich melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Simple yet decadent, this pie is food for angels.
Moist & Tender Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Filling
This well-loved recipe for classic homemade coconut cake comes straight from my mother’s recipe box and has been a member of my family for decades. But I’ve added a twist – my own delightfully fresh lemon curd filling. This turns an already delicious cake into food for angels and cherubs. And all of the components are simple to make.