Pauline Molinari

I'm the crafty maven, and I'm on a mission to spread craftiness. With a fine arts degree, over 15 years experience in children's publishing, and a savvy, stylish, sassy tween daughter, I come armed with perspective and passion to inspire tween girls and their mothers to be crafty together.

Crafternoon with Miss Pauline

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Happy Monday! One thing I never thought I would say is that I have auctioned myself off. Yes, you read that right. My tween’s school was recently holding a silent auction as a fundraiser and they were asking for donations for the community and parents for items to auction off. I thought, why not offer…

Cupcake BFF Necklaces Preview

cupcake necklace closeup feature

Happy Friday! Just a quick preview of some new necklace designs today. Would love to hear your comments. I’m lovin’ cupcakes right now, and that inspired me to make a BFF cupcake necklace design. Check them out.

A Crafty Tween Birthday Party that Gives Back

Hospital Craft Bags for Kids

I was so inspired by how this crafty tween celebrated her birthday party that I had to share. Her and her partygoers made craft activity and gift bags for kids at our local children’s hospital. In lieu of birthday presents, she chose to ask for donations for kids in need. Check out how they did it….