Making magnets

I feel like I should have sounded more excited in that headline, but it feels silly to add an exclamation mark to a title about making magnets. Either way, I was excited to finally get my package! Ok, the craft package was almost three weeks late, but I'm cutting them slack because they are located … Continue reading Making magnets →

Stop! Cookie time…

Ok, I know you're mad because now you're singing like MC Hammer, but it made me laugh too hard not to say it. I decided to cook sugar cookies for Valentine's Day and wanted to share how they turned out, and then I decided to build on my success and make chocolate chip cookies. The … Continue reading Stop! Cookie time… →

Cupping after Acupuncture

No, I am not an Olympic level athlete. In fact, I'm lucky if I get in a walk a couple times a week. So what's the deal with trying cupping? Good question. To begin with, it wasn't my idea. However, it was a suggestion from my acupuncturist and I trust her implicitly so I figured, … Continue reading Cupping after Acupuncture →

Napkin Rings are done!

I know, it's weird to be excited about napkin rings, but I'm not going to judge it. I'm just so glad to finally be at the end of this project. There was definitely a lesson in patience in this project. I have none, is the conclusion I have come to. No, seriously. I have gallons … Continue reading Napkin Rings are done! →

Napkin Rings…the saga continues

And so the saga continues... I am currently back to working with the napkin rings. I have got to be the most stubborn person I know. I have no idea why I won't give up on these things, but I refuse. Actually, that's a lie, I know why I won't give up. I was raised … Continue reading Napkin Rings…the saga continues →

Pretty Little Rocks

I had to take a break from the Napkin Ring Project for a bit because I can't quite get started with stringing beads on twine. I don't know why, but something about the idea of working with twine just doesn't feel like a pleasant tactile experience today. So instead I took out a 10 pack … Continue reading Pretty Little Rocks →

The Napkin Ring Project

Step 1 'Doesn't look too difficult...lets see how this goes' was the first thought I had. Then I realized I was supposed to put the beads on the skewers and paint them. Ok, I thought...not hard, maybe time-consuming, but not hard. Oh, how wrong I was. Step 2 It took longer than I thought because … Continue reading The Napkin Ring Project →

Campfires and Adirondack chairs in the woods

When I first started Duct Tape and Dreams I was looking for things to do, that would make me feel better. I tried a float tank, yoga, etc. and then got more and more into crafts and writing. I don't really know why, it just seemed to happen. Last night I remembered why I used … Continue reading Campfires and Adirondack chairs in the woods →

Don’t join a club through the mail to figure out a new hobby

No, seriously, don't. I understand that *I* did, but that was a total mistake on my part. I thought, 'I've been trying all kinds of things in no particular order, why not get some structure going on?' So I joined a 'craft a month' club. This is my first month and I can honestly say … Continue reading Don’t join a club through the mail to figure out a new hobby →

Slowing down…2021 style

As we begin the new year it's easy to lose track of the time we spent relaxing around the holidays. Yes, it's always busy leading up to the holidays, but it always seems to slow down for the week between Christmas and New Years. I realize not everyone celebrates Christmas but there are so many … Continue reading Slowing down…2021 style →