Confession: I am obsessed with DIY’s. Let me be clear, I don’t actually DO any of the DIY’s. I just hoard them on my Pinterest boards. Pinterest is where I learned all about Rachel’s blog, The Crafted Life. I noticed that most of the DIY’s I was pinning were from a little place called The Crafted Life. I began exploring her blog, pinned a bazillion more things, and vowed to one day interview Rachel. What I love about following Rachel on Pinterest and Instagram is that absolutely everything is branded with her signature style. Lots of white space and pops of color.…...

Follow Wrenbirdarts on Instagram. UPDATE: In addition to her own blog, Erin Duncan is now a monthly contributor to Dear Handmade Life. Read her new post, “Why Taking Time Out for Self-Care Makes Your Creative Business Stronger”. I met Erin through Instagram when I spotted a “Mazel” and “Throwin’ Shade” embroidered hanky on her feed. This led to a couple major realizations: 1. I wasn’t the only one watching a Real Housewives marathon on BravoTV and 2. Erin was a rad chick. The juxtaposition of modern slang paired with the time-honored craft of embroidery is what she is known for.…...