Found these cute tags at Michael’s. After discovering the printer would feed the 2.5 inch wide card stock through its jaws accurately, I designed the placement of the logo in Photoshop on a 2.5″ x 5″ page. Everything magically came together seamlessly- the tags printed like a dream. I like being able to place the holes anywhere I…
Jewelry photography tips: jewelry in natural light
A nice photograph of a pair of earrings makes me want to reach out and touch them, as if I were standing in a store. The perceived experience of in store shopping from the comfort of my bed at 11PM immensely pleases me. This is my first attempt at making a photograph of some earrings I made. I wanted first try…
Bracelet packaging idea
I am forever on the quest to design inspired, affordable, DIY packaging to showcase the gifts that I make for loved ones. I work with a rudimentary knowledge of Photoshop from my photography days. The lack of formal graphic design training sure doesn’t stop me from trying to build upon ideas from my own mind and from the mind…
Making Meatloaf: Bride and Groom First and Forever Cookbook
I thought it was my secret to share. This cookbook was given to us as a wedding gift in 2003. It is the cookbook I reach for, time and time again, when I need my tried and true recipes. I thought I was going to wow the world with the secret of this book. When…
Goodwill Hunting tip: shop with friends to find all the treasure
Fun Goodwill Hunting tip: Bring an army of friends to the Goodwill to unearth the lurking treasures with lightening speed efficiency. We often go as a group of four. We each take a row and slowly move together from one end to the other. We make a collective fine tooth comb, touching every single article of clothing no matter the size….
BOSE SoundLink Color bluetooth speaker review
The Bose Soundlink Color bluetooth speaker is cute, packs a wallop of sound, and pairs effortlessly with my iPhone and iPad for awesome portable sound. First, let me clarify what I am NOT. I am not a technical consumer of speakers. I do not know terminology for sound. I simply like sound that feels like it…
Bracelet card design ideas
Packaging is everything. Just the smallest packaging design feature can elevate an ordinary craft to something worthy of gifting. I spend a lot of time wandering the internet in search of DIY jewelry packaging design ideas. I’ve appreciated those who have generously shared their ideas. I am constantly trying different ideas and have yet to settle on…
Craft Punch Off: Paper studio vs. EK success
I use craft punches to create tags with the Fearless Rabbit logo. I design the image in Photoshop and punch each tag out. I line the paper up in the punch precisely by turning the punch over while making the cut. I find this manual way of centering the image using a punch much easier than trying to center…
DIY Fabric Labels
So excited to share my first custom logo stamp from Etsy store Hoot Owl Press. The owner, Kemble, was a delight to work with. She emailed me promptly back during business hours and was patient in answering my questions regarding stamping on fabric. The clear stamps she makes are made from rubber, a variation on the red…
Goodwill Hunting: Basics of shopping and shopping for basics
Shopping the Goodwill is the retail version of an Easter egg hunt in very very tall grass. Every blade of grass has to be moved in order to find treasure. Many smart shoppers have posted online fun outfits they have entirely curated from thrift shops. I proudly wear many such outfits. But as a beginner, shopping for…
Goodwill Hunting: Why I love shopping at the Goodwill
I made a commitment in 2015 to work less so that I could get a grip on sanity managing the chaos that is everyday family life. The first thing to go was the clothing budget. What did not go was the urge to shop. I live a five minute drive from a mall which lures me…
Valentine’s day tea towel: using the crafting stash
Happy Valentine’s Day! I wanted to share something I made which I think can be applied to any holiday. I successfully used everything I already own on this project. I had to dig supply bins out from the back of closets. It felt good to get a freebie project. Supplies that have not been touched in years:…
the fearless rabbit 