Growing up on a dairy farm we always had “barn clothes”. They were one-piece coveralls, with long sleeves and long pants, that could easily be worn over our…
Richard Cadbury holds the Guinness World Record for the earliest box of Valentine’s Day chocolates. “Richard Cadbury, the eldest son of John Cadbury, founder of the world-famous company,…
Some projects flop! It’s not something I like to admit but not every maker project is a success. Occasionally, a project will turn out exactly as envisioned. More…
Pieces of paper seem to appear out of nowhere in my studio! Old project templates, exhibition programs, travel brochures, design sketches, project ideas, magazines, artist cards and reminder…
It’s time for the annual FanningSparks Make & Give Roundup. This blog post showcases 12 making projects—featuring a variety of materials and techniques—which I’ve shared on the blog…