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!

K.I.D.S.: Polymer Clay Image Transfer for Doodles

Today’s project is a part of the K.I.D.S. with The Sewing Rabbit. K.I.D.S. stands for…

Recipe: Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Hope you all had a wonderful long weekend and said an affectionate good-bye to summer.…

Transfer Image Canvas | this heart of mine

Transfer Image Canvases

After an Instagram pic of the progress made in our play room, there was some…

Before & After – Felt Purses

There are times when projects don’t begin from scratch. Some begin with a found object…

Recipe: Tart Cherry Sorbet

We are headed for a heat wave this week. One last sweat streak before summer…

Giving Handmade Gifts

Giving handmade gifts is my way of sending my love to or showing my appreciation…

Makers: Lana from Lana’s Shop

Starting a new column today. As a maker myself, I appreciate other makers and want…

Handmade Jewelry from Uncommon Goods

This post is sponsored by Uncommon Goods, a place for unique gifts and creative design.…

Recipe: Caramelized Onion Galette

Once upon a time, I flirted with the idea of being a vegetarian. There was…

5 Tips for a Low Key Date Night

This post is sponsored by Wayfair.com. Wayfair is an online store with a zillion options…

Recipe: 3 Ooey Gooey Good S’Mores – Chocolate Lovers, Peanut Butter & Caramel Cashew

After the two marshmallow recipes yesterday, the whole kit and sticky caboodle is up today.…

Recipe: Marshmallows, Peanut Butter & Chocolate

Happy anniversary to my MJ. It’s been a wild and crazy and wonderful nine years.…