Acute How-To
acute how-to: summer cocktails
I am a big fruity cocktail fan – especially in the summer. There’s nothing better than lounging in the sun with a tasty drink in hand. The one thing that often turns me off fruity drinks, though, is the excessive syrupy sweetness. To cure this little issue, I created three simple and naturally sweetened fruity [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
Acute How-To: DIY Fabric tape
Did you know that you could actually make your own fabric tape? I confess, I didn’t know until fairly recently, but you can and it’s really simple. This tape is perfect for dressing up handmade packaging or for adding a special touch to gift wrapping. Supplies: kraft packing tape sand paper - If you buy the [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
Acute How-To: DIY Glass-Tinting
All the thrift stores I go to {and I am sure all the thrift stores all over the country} are filled with inexpensive glass bottles, jars, and vases. The sheer abundance of all this glassware makes it cheap – and a little boring. In order to “dress up” some basic cheap-o vases, I decided to [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
Acute How-To: Low Fat Hummus
I realize that in general hummus is a really healthy food… but I discovered a way to make it even healthier and lower in fat. Rather than using the traditional ingredient tahini, I tried fat free Greek yogurt. Using Greek yogurt resulted in a super creamy and delicious hummus. I used spinach and artichoke in [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
Acute How-To: Glitter St. Patrick’s Day Banner
I made this banner for the upcoming holiday. It was so simple and would be a fun project for kids. You can also switch it up with lots of different sayings and colors for any time of year. Trust me, glitter is appropriate year round. Supplies: super thick paper { water color paper found in [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
