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!

The Perfect Gift with Design Mom: School House Gift Box

School is almost out for the summer! But first, an easy gift box for teachers,…

Recipe: Strawberry Hand Pies

One of my favorite parts of the month of June is that strawberries are finally…

A New Season

Summertime has arrived at our house. Not by calendar or weather standards but with Love…

DIY for Design Mom: Paper Plate Berry Baskets

Happy Memorial Day! For Design Mom, I created a colorful twist on a pin I…

Memorial Day Menu

We are traveling this week, the children and me. I taught book making while the children…

Summer Wardrobe Inspiration

The weather is warming up so it’s time to change out the winter wear for…

A Good Life Snapshot

The lovely Eden from the blog The Road to the Good Life interviewed me for…

Goo Sensory Bags with Hellobee

Colored goo is the best! Especially when it’s contained, right? I shared a tutorial over…

Felted Coffee Cozy with Ornamentea

This project was a first for me – I had never felted anything before. Have…

Before We Go…

Sweet J, my little guy, turns two today. He doesn’t really get it yet but…

Recipe: Lemon Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream

I had a craving for lemon cake the other night and I couldn’t ignore it.…

Camera {Lens} Tricks

In the past, I have, on occasion, made fun of MJ’s camera skills. Don’t worry,…