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!

Recipe: Margherita Pasta

Tomato, basil and mozzarella is one of my all time favorite combinations. I love it…

A Simple Doodle Book with Hellobee

I’m still getting back on track after my trip to NYC! It was a fabulous…

DIY with Design Mom – Bubble Wrap Tablecloth

I’m in NYC for the Alt Summit this week! It’s only been one day but…

Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake From Scratch

Strawberry shortcake is the quintessential dessert of summer. A dessert that counts as a breakfast,…

Before We Go…

Whew! In preparation for a trip to NYC for the Alt Summit next week, I…

Before & After – Painted Cups

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

Recipe: Berry Salad with Goat Cheese, Salted Walnuts & Homemade Berry Vinaigrette

In the middle of May, I spent two days away from home teaching handmade bookmaking…

DIY with Design Mom: Flower Frog Bowls

I had some fun with flowers over on Design Mom. With this project, the ho-hum…

A Fifth Birthday

Over the weekend, we celebrated Love Bug’s fifth birthday with our first ever friends party…

Before We Go…

We hosted our very first friends birthday party this weekend. Love Bug had a wonderful…

Recipe: Lilac Sugar and Raspberry Scones

This lilac sugar recipe was all over Pinterest last week. Not only are the photos…

Cookie Cutter Stamped Wrapping Paper

Today is the day! My Love Bug turns the big 5. MJ and I decorated…