Hi Friends! It is that special time of year where you hunt down black and white composition books and pay PTA dues…. Oh Yes, back to school time. It was pretty easy to complete my back to school clothing for my son. He is a simple man and will only wear cotton drawstring shorts and […]
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Paper and Fox Custom Watercolors
Hi Friends!!! I am so excited to let you know that Paper Planes NYC Watercolors has officially opened. I have been working behind the scenes over at the Paper Planes NYC World Headquarters ( my kitchen table) to get Paper Planes NYC Custom Watercolors up and running. You will find anything from custom illustration portraits, […]
Turning a Drawing into a Stuffed Animal
Hi Friends! As you probably guessed we create a lot of art in my home. My oldest son, Knox, has started to create really amazing drawings. We came up with a plan to turn one of his drawings into a stuffed animal. We went through all of his recent drawings and picked out one that […]
10 Easy Ways to Celebrate July 4th
Hi Friends! I am really excited to celebrate July 4th in Charleston this year. South Carolina goes all out with real deal fireworks and neighborhood bike parades. If you want to decorate, play, prepare treats or just party, then I have you covered. 10 Easy Ways to Celebrate July 4th 1. Printable July 4th Sparkler […]
Learning through the art of a 7-year-old
Hi Friends, This past week I have been trying to wrap my brain around what happened in Charleston and all the grief that the victim’s families must feel. In my short time living here, I have truly fallen in love with Charleston, South Carolina. There is something special about this city and the people who […]
Feather Sculptures & Father’s Day Home Depot Gift Card
Hi Friends! Today is another segment of the *Home Depot Gift Challenge. Our material this month is concrete and the gift recipient is “good old Dad”. I have done a little bit of experimenting with concrete in the past with my geometric earrings and love the versatility of concrete. I knew that I wanted to […]
Paper Making at SpaceCraft Studios
Hi Friends, A couple weeks ago I attended a hand paper making class at SpaceCraft Studios here in Charleston. I have taken a ton of craft and art classes, but have never taken a paper making class….. can you believe Paper Planes NYC never took a class on paper making? My clever husband understood my […]
Transform a Train Table into a Coffee Table with Pallet Wood
Hi Friends! I have a soft spot for the beauty of reclaimed wood and like everyone else on pinterest, I love pallet wood. It is usually free and asking to be made into something creative and cool. Today I will show you the perfect upcycle for turning a children’s train table into a modern and […]
Nautical Inspired Plumbing Pipe Shelf - Industrial Decor
Hi Everyone, Welcome to another addition of the Home Depot Gift Challenge. Our challenge this month was to use a 2 x 4 wood board and create a housewarming gift for a new homeowner. I love industrial inspired home decor and have been itching to create something with pipes. For my Home Depot project this […]
Ugly Patio Cushions Revamped with Paint - Painting Fabric Furniture
Hi Friends, I have just completed one of the easiest and instantly gratifying projects. A few years ago we were gifted a cute “new to us” patio sectional sofa. After almost 6 years of use, it was looking dingy and tired. Each spring I clean, scrub and do my best to give life to the […]