I read her first book The Creative Family, which is full of fabulous creative projects that include the input of family members big and small. I am continually inspired by her sense of inner strength, strong family values, and supreme respect for the earth. Take a peak at her blog if you haven’t already.

I borrowed from the library a copy of Amanda Soule’s new book, Handmade Home, and immediately wanted to create 19 of the 30 projects! So I set to work making hats, one for me (which isn’t yet adorned) and one for my daughter. It was easy, fun, instantly satisfying, and turned out pretty cute? The pattern is in the book.

This is what happened after the “photo-shoot.”