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Category Archives: Crafts
Easy Fingerless Mittens and Yes I Made Them For a Boy!
Fingerless mittens seem to be the thing this year. I was able to finish this pair in time for Christmas, once I got started they were easy and I only had to make one alteration when I was done. I … Continue reading
Another Felted Purse, But This Time with Beading!
I made this purse for a Christmas present for my sister, so had to wait to post it. Whenever I see lime green it makes me think of her and when the woman wrapped the oil lamp I bought in … Continue reading
Holy S*** – Christmas is Almost Here and I am Not Ready!
Stella has been counting down the days until Christmas , so as of this morning it is 3 days away – yikes! I still have 2 presents that are not done. I always think that I am going to be … Continue reading
No Needles on the Floor Christmas Tree
I remember seeing these at the local craft fairs when I was little and I have been making them as gifts for many years. They make a great center piece. For small living spaces these can also take the place … Continue reading
Indulge and Relax with Home Made Bath Products
On these cold evenings a soak in the tub can make all the difference. I love to take a bath – soak, relax, read my book – perfection! Many of the bath products contain petroleum products, ingredients I have no … Continue reading
Making a Wreath From Wine Corks
Every time that I open a bottle of wine with a real cork – I place the cork in a drawer – saving to make something. I finally thought that I had enough corks to make a wine cork-cork board … Continue reading
Make a Snowman – No Snow Needed
It is mid December and there is no snow on the ground nor in the forecast – I guess we are getting a break since we had 10″ in October. I wanted a snowman for the holiday decorations and since … Continue reading
Eyelet Ribbed Fingerless Knitted Gloves
I wanted to try another pair of fingerless gloves, ones that had a thumb gusset. I found this pattern on ravelry.com, but it linked back to Crystal Palace Yarns. This was another one that the directions were not well written … Continue reading
Making a Wreath Out of Recyclable Trash
Some toilet paper manufacturers have finally gotten smart and taken the cardboard tube out, unfortunately I have not found that at my store with the brands that have post consumer paper. What to do with the cardboard tubes. When Stella … Continue reading
Start A New Holiday Tradition
For Stella’s second birthday she received an easel. Once we set the easel up and had the paints out Stella never stopped painting. I had paintings hanging everywhere in the house and was out of space for the many more … Continue reading
