A candle maker turns a hobby into a thriving business. For as long as she can remember, Heather Joslin has been drawn to crafting. From making candy...
Arts and Crafts
Staycation Playcation for Spring Break 2025
Make the most of spring break with area family-friendly destinations. Spring break is approaching, and families are on the lookout for fun ways to...
Meet the Hat Grandma
Arvilla Lang says each gift she makes is unique, making every child feel special. Kindergarten students at Woodbury Elementary won’t have to worry...
American Sewing Guild Provides Fellowship and Fun
Brenda Oseland has been sewing since she was 8 years old, but the Stillwater resident never found friends that shared her enthusiasm for sewing...
Two Creative Sisters Create Unicorn Eclipse Stationery
Chia and Hleeda Lor of Unicorn Eclipse are in the business of “dreamifying” with their products. Five years ago, if you had asked sisters Chia and...
Meet the Family Behind Board & Brush
The Bisek family takes ownership of Board & Brush. The Biseks are all in. All in on a life of adventure. All in on setting goals and taking...
DIY May Day Basket
Supplies: Cardstock paper Glue or tape Chenille stems Ribbon Tulips and small greenery Chocolates Create your paper cone [or basket] using the...
Making It!
Flex your DIY muscles with these fun projects. We’re hanging out at home a lot more these days, so why not put that extra time to good use! There...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
How to Cure Your Kids’ Cabin Fever in Woodbury
Cure cabin fever with seasonal kids' activities from the Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department. The kids are home for winter break and there’s no...
‘Not Your Grandma’s Jewelry’: Local Artist’s Creations Feature ‘Outspoken’ Hand-stamped Messages
Creating hand stamped metal jewelry is this Woodbury artist’s specialty. It all began with a lot of frustration, a little metal washer, and the...
Check Out These Fall Art Festivals in the Twin Cities
Fall provides the perfect backdrop for Twin Cities art festivals. The timing couldn’t be better. Fall offers its own artistic, colorful vibe, so why...
Small Things Fair Trade Shop Hopes to Make a Big Impact
A new Woodbury Lakes fair-trade shop offers special artisan goods. An estate planning and retirement attorney by trade, Shannon Enright has always...
The Quilting Surprise
Members of Woodbury’s River Valley Quilters Guild share the history of their group, the secrets of their craft and how you, too, can get involved....
DIY Studio Brings Workshops to Woodbury
When Nicole Hanselman visited the St. Louis Park branch of Board & Brush twice last summer, and returned home with two stunning wood signs that...
