Creative Empulses

It's been a rather last minute cram, but I've been back at it with the tradition of a custom mom-made gift for each of my kids.

Has my daughter had younger siblings for a decade plus? Yes. Has she dreamed of a little sister her whole life. Also yes. So getting to be a Big Sis to a Lil Sis just hits different, and I don't doubt she'll wear this hat proclaiming her newfound title with honor.

This was probably one of my favorites to make so far. (When sudden inspiration hits you at the craft store, sometimes you've got to give it a listen!) This was a fun mixture of trial and error with blending some new and old techniques but I think it turned out lovely.

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To Hobble A thought came to me recently. It was about the practice of hobbling a horse, of all things. And then another thought came, but first let me explain a hobble. And no, I’m not talking about the gimpy walk we all do after we stub our toe or do something to make that old knee injury flare up. (Though...