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!

Makers: Jenna Lou Designs

As a maker myself, I appreciate other makers and want to celebrate them and what…

Sparkly Ornament Sugar Cookies

For a couple Christmases of my childhood, we made a variety of cookie where we…

Papier Maché Holiday Ornaments with Design Mom

Over on Design Mom yesterday, I shared a holiday variation of the papier maché faces/Man…

8 DIYs to Make for Children

Happy freezing Friday! After the snow earlier this week, a cold front settled in for…

Holiday Cookie Recipe Roundup with Wayfair

It’s holiday cookie time! I put together a lengthy list of cookie recipes you should…

Handmade Winter, A Creative Mamas Collaboration

I have something really cool to share today. The amazing Creative Mamas groups I’ve posted…

Pennant Pillow Cases

Our house is officially decorated for Christmas; it feels festive and cheery. However, besides the…

DIY Your Holiday Photos | this heart of mine

DIY Holiday Photos – 5 Tips for Taking Your Own

It’s officially holiday photo season. Even if you don’t send holiday cards, gatherings with family…

Recipe: Cranberry Tea

Alright, December is here, bring on the snow. Am I right? Maybe that’s just me.…

Thankfulness

I’m so late! But being able to unplug and step away from the screen to…

Plaster Flower Magnets

Plaster flowers are still on my adore-it list. I continue to be haunted by their…

Felt Christmas Tree Ornament

I love handmade ornaments and I’ve waited a whole year to share these little firs.…