As you are aware by now, I love really simple projects that look impressive, and these decorative storage boxes definitely qualify. Upcylced from very utilitarian but not so pretty cardboard boxes, they provide a place to keep odds and ends close at hand without the usual clutter and chaos. The cardboard containers I used were […]
It’s hard to think of anything cuter than little tiny baby feet, so I can truly say that these embellished socks are one of my favorite projects. Even better, they are quick and easy to make, especially if you have a jar of fabric yo yos in your supplies! For each pair of socks you will […]
Have I mentioned that I love buttons? And ink? Today we’ll explore what happens when two of my favorite things collide. I have a few go-to solutions for projects that need the special touch of a vintage button. I’ve purchased some magnificent vintage buttons from Etsy shops in the past, and they are some of […]
Fabric yo yos can make any project feel cozy and vintage. They are unmistakably handcrafted, and while very simple to make, manage to be impressive. In the 30s and 40s women sewed them together in quilt-like patterns to make beautiful bedspreads and pillow covers – and even mantle scarves and doilies. They could be cut […]
For the next couple of months Technique Tuesdays will be devoted to digital artwork and how (and why) to use it. I hope this will answer many of the questions I get about what I do and “what on earth would I DO with it?” My goal is to end the series with a crowd of readers […]
Hi! I’m Barbara Anne Williams, a designer and illustrator living in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Utah. I find inspiration in the beauty of nature, the scent of old books, and the kindness of everyday heroes.
