Blog
My Growing Book Collection
Look inside all of the playful, artful, and interactive books I’ve designed!
Recording Studio Refresh
Our home studio (also called, “The Stew”) has been undergoing a lot of exciting changes recently. Here’s a look into our design process!
Turning My Art Into a Crinkly Baby Book
“Louie and Linus Teach Their Brother…” is a soft book I made for my nephew, starring my sister’s two silly cats.
Felt Celebration Flags
Matching celebration flags for a patio or dollhouse!
Portrait Play
Illustrating lots of faces this month for Making Art Everyday.
Felt Birthday Crowns
Create a timeless felt crown you’ll reach for every year!
Magical Block Play: DIY Felt Castle Sleeves
Turn your wooden blocks into turrets, towers, and castle walls with these whimsical felt sleeves – a simple sewing project with big storytelling potential.
Bookshelf Styling Tips
Here’s some insight into my process for styling my inspiration bookshelves.
DIY Painted Blocks (Free Tutorial)
Hand-painted blocks that feel just as joyful on a shelf as they do in little hands.
DIY Oversized Felt Swatch Cards (Free Tutorial)
Organize your wool felt collection with these large swatch cards—great for designers, makers, and felt enthusiasts.
Salt and Pepper Hot Pad
Free Tutorial for Benzie Design →
Felt Book Box Tutorial
Free Tutorial for Benzie Design →
Painterly Food Series
ABC Musical Animals
Purchase a copy of our debut children’s book!
If I Were A Bell
A mini collection of illustrations inspired by a favorite song.
Retro Christmas Songbook
Free Tutorial for Benzie Design →
Spooky Inky Series
Do Re Mi Felt Music Notes
Free Tutorial for Benzie Design →
Felt Elephants
Free Felt Tutorial for Benzie Design →
Flower Swatch Magnets Tutorial
The pink and green combo is making a comeback in design and fashion, so grab your scissors and felt scraps for this free tutorial!