Category Archives: Crafts

Knitted Children’s Slippers

I have a basic knitted slipper pattern, but it is for adults and teens.  I wanted a pattern for kids – so I took the one I had been using and altered it for kids.  The results – wonderful!  I … Continue reading

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Make An Autumn Wreath

As I walked in the house this week, I noticed how bare our front door looked.  Our last wreath was spring time and then we had our flag on our door and now nothing.  We took the flag down when … Continue reading

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Wine Cork Place Card Holders

I just can’t throw out wine corks!!  I toss them in this drawer or this bowl and the collection grows.  This is a really easy and fast project and will add a special touch to your dinner table or picnic … Continue reading

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Wet Felted Flowers

So last week when I wanted to try my hand at wet felting with Stella and she wanted to do needle felting- we ended up doing both.  The only other wet felting I have done is over soap -so this … Continue reading

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Our Pollock Inspired Canvas Placemats

After creating our canvas place mats I have wanted to make another set – and we just finished them!!  I love these!  They work great both inside and out, easy to clean, add color and fun to the table -what’s … Continue reading

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Beeswax Candles

I love candles!  As the days are getting shorter – it is almost time to start lighting the candles.  We do not light candles very often in the summer, not because I don’t want too, but because of the heat.  … Continue reading

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Nature’s Gift of Wedding Flowers

When my friend’s neighbor was planning her second wedding to her college sweetheart – a lifelong bachelor who was ready for a big celebration – the discussion turned to cost and one of those being the cost of flowers.  Most … Continue reading

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Serving Tray To The Rescue!

How many trips are you taking to the outside dining table or even the inside dining table?  I make several trips – place mats, silverware, napkins, drinks, condiments, etc. – so after many trips and many years – I finally … Continue reading

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Paper Towel Roll = Napkin Rings

In my ever dying obsession in finding a re-use for toilet and paper towel rolls that are both fun and practical, here is another project for you to try out.  This would make a great kids project, especially around the … Continue reading

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Backgammon?

I love playing backgammon!  My dad taught me one summer while camping, I think I was about 8 or 9.  I have recently started teaching Stella how to play and she is catching on very quickly! Thursday here is garbage … Continue reading

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