hello! I’m Amy Christie & I am a maker.

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this heart of mine is a place for
inspiring DIYs,
kids crafts, recipes for good food
& stories about real life.
let’s make something.


here’s our latest posts!

Winter Family Photos | this heart of mine

DIY Family Photos – Pushing Beyond Failure

It’s that time of year again: time for family photos! After sharing tips last year…

Advent Calendar Boxes

Advent calendars can be made of almost anything, just check Pinterest. When I saw sweetly…

Easy Zipper Pouch

I adore sewing. It’s homemaking at it’s best and it brings me joy. I’ve always…

12 Handmade Gift Ideas for Home

Making gifts by hand is my favorite part of gift giving. It’s a trifecta of…

Recipe: Apple Crisp

Sometimes I wish I were a professional baker. I find immense joy in preparing food.…

Holiday Gift Tags with Cricut

I have had these holiday gift tags on my mind from almost the beginning of…

Foliage Napkin Rings

At this time of year, I really love tableware and table settings. Napkins, place mats, silverware,…

Christmas Cards with Minted

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8…

Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Pie

Let me begin by saying, the cinnamon roll pie was not my invention. That being…

What I’ve Been Doing

Hello! Happy November. I’ve been a little quiet here. Here’s what I’ve been doing: I’m…

Gold Paper Succulents with Cricut

There is nothing like getting inspiration at the last moment! These gold paper succulents are…

Recipe: Raspberry Pomegranate Sorbet

I’ve been in love with making simple sorbets ever since my first attempt, the pomegranate…