My name is Ashley. I live in Northeast Ohio with my daughter, Emma Ann, my fur-son, Nerd, horses Missy and Rain, and my (non-Hungarian) boyfriend Dave. Emma Ann has been showing horses (local fair and shows) since the age of 5. This year, we both started competing in...
Hungarian culture is rich with folk art, and there are so many ways to incorporate it into our lives! From cake decorating to stepping stones to upcycling an old farmhouse window, our readers have shared what they have done in the articles below. Want to learn more about the history and techniques of Hungarian folk art? We are developing several online classes. Join the waitlist, and we will let you know all the details soon.
The Old Farmhouse Window
A special thanks to Julie for sharing this sweet story! ~ Liz *** *** *** *** My story starts with my mom. You could say that she inspired me to always be your best, be strong, and that family is...
Painting Hungarian Designs on Plates
My Name is Larissa Paulik Bashura. Both of my parents are Hungarian. My father, and I have been working on our family tree for many years. My Paternal Grandmother was born in Ungvar, Hungary in 1913 and came to the United States via Ellis...
Hungarian Hearts and Watercolor
Kata is from Budapest, Hungary but currently lives in North Wales and studies Welsh. She started painting folk inspired florals at the beginning of the lockdown. First she painted on concrete blocks in the garden because she was without watercolour paper or quality...
Hungarian Themed Carved Pumpkins
Carving pumpkins isn't necessarily a Hungarian tradition, although, as we become a more global society, different traditions are often adopted outside of their original country. I can't say where pumpkin carving originated, but it is a pretty strong tradition in the...
Hungarian Folk Art Painted Jean Jacket
I recently saw a wonderful project on Facebook and I reached out to the creator and asked if she would share some details. She graciously agreed! Thank you, Rita! I was born in California to Hungarian parents, my father was from Pest and my mother from Szeged. I grew...
Hungarian Folk Art Birdhouse
This Hungarian folk art birdhouse craft is a sweet way to bring a little more Hungarian folk art into your home! As an avid flower-lover and gardener of Hungarian heritage, the motifs and colors of Matyó embroidery have always appealed to me. Like many people...
Matyó Dragonfly
Look at this creative project! I contacted Kathy last year after seeing her work and she graciously agreed to visit with me about this sweet dragonfly. It was a fun afternoon! Kathy is a creative person and we didn't get into the nuts and bolts of the project, which...
Quilting with Kékfestő
Clearly no one would even ponder that this red haired, fair skinned, brown eyed person had any Hungarian ancestry. My husband, on the other hand, has people just automatically speak to him in Hungarian when we visit Hungary. But a quilter I...
Making Homemade Paprika
I love meeting with people who love connecting with their Hungarian heritage in a variety of ways! Jennifer is one such treasure. Enjoy her adventure with making paprika - I love that it is a farm-to-table experience! ~ Liz Making Homemade Paprika Making...
Folk Art Embroidered Blue Jeans
Recently, I became connected with Rita from Plano, Texas. I love her story and I hope it serves as inspiration for others who would like to work on a project like this! ~ Liz I am from Tiszaluc, near Miskolc which is the NE part of Hungary. My Mom always “fixed”...
Hungarian Themed Valentine Printouts
Do you have friends or family who would be sweetly surprised if you made an effort to learn something in Hungarian? Even though Hungarian is a tricky language, you can learn a few phrases and surprise your family or a special friend. You don't even have to be...
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Stepping Stones with Hungarian Style
My name is Ashley. I live in Northeast Ohio with my daughter, Emma Ann, my fur-son, Nerd, horses Missy and Rain, and my (non-Hungarian) boyfriend...
The Old Farmhouse Window
A special thanks to Julie for sharing this sweet story! ~ Liz *** *** *** *** My story...
Painting Hungarian Designs on Plates
My Name is Larissa Paulik Bashura. Both of my parents are Hungarian. My father, and I have been working on our family tree for...
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