Category Archives: Crafts

How To Tissue Paper Paint A Room

It has been almost a year since I had a bathroom put in downstairs and until this past weekend it was just the sheet rock!  I knew what I wanted to do, had the paint and the tissue paper, but … Continue reading

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Bulky Yarn Ribbed Knitted Hat

I really became attached to a particular hat this winter and pretty much wear it all. the. time!  I even, for the most part wear it in the house!  I decided with winter dragging on that a new, bright colored … Continue reading

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Knitted Pull Through Wrap

A couple of years ago I received several skeins of hand dyed wool yarn.  Really beautiful yarn and I wanted to find the perfect thing to knit for myself.  I came across this pattern on Favecrafts.com and this past summer … Continue reading

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Knitted Headband

I was looking for a fun, quick knit and in my searching for patterns I came across this headband.  I liked that it looked braided, but was really just cabled.  I changed the pattern just a bit, first because I … Continue reading

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How To Make A Double Sided Door Draft Stopper

The cold weather really hit us last week and we definitely felt the cold air coming in from under some of the doors!  Last year I weather stripped the doors, but the bottom of the doors this year seem to … Continue reading

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Never Loose Your Chap-stick Again!

I get quite a few newsletters for homesteading and crafting and when I saw this knew I had to make it!  I try to keep a tube of chap-stick in my purse, the car, coat pocket, bathroom – pretty much … Continue reading

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Versatile Knitted Cowl

I love all the cowls that I have knitted and here is the latest one!  This one was not for me, but was a Christmas gift – I just might have to make one for myself soon.  The great thing … Continue reading

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Kids Craft Corner – Cork Reindeer

Last year or maybe two years ago, we were given a reindeer made out of cork.  This reindeer stays out all year long on a shelf in the kitchen, not sure why but it does.  Stella has been really into … Continue reading

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Knit A Wave Washcloth

I love my old standard washcloth pattern, but when I come across another one that looks interesting I usually give it a try.  This one came on the inside of the wrap for Sugar & Spice cotton yarn.  I looked … Continue reading

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Make Felted Eggs For Your Easter Basket

Originally Posted March 30, 2012 As I promised yesterday here are the felted Easter eggs for your braided Easter basket or just use them for decoration.  I am not sure mine will be packed away with the other Easter decorations … Continue reading

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