“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, Brighton copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.” When Drew Drew Buns (the inexplicable name I called/call my youngest) was 4 years old, he came in from the season’s first snowfall in tears and told me his “wrists were broke”. The coat and mittens he wore left a band of young, tender …
Wishing You and Yours a Blessed and Joyous Christmas from our family to yours! Fondly, Kimara and Michelle It is that time of year when Michelle and I tuck away Wee Folk Art for a few weeks to spend time with the family and enjoy a little rest and relaxation. Before “heading out” (actually, we are staying …
The other day I saw the most adorable wee stockings at Little Cotton Rabbits. If you’ve never been to Little Cotton Rabbits, you are in for a real treat. Julie Williams is a gifted designer and knitter. She makes the most a.dor.able little creatures that she sells. The demand for her work far exceeds her ability …
The other day on Facebook I shared a link to a posting for handmade Christmas cards on Back to the Drawing Board. The designer made a landscape using tissue paper trees, had them reduced and photo coped, then used them to make some awesome Christmas cards. Do check out her project. I thought the inside of her trees was …
Pixie and Fairy wanted to sew some Christmas ornaments for gifts. They had been busy making German Stars, but they love hand sewing so I made this gingerbread man for them. I decided to make it one of our 6″ x 6″ applique blocks, and use the pattern to make ornaments. Although the pattern can …
EDIT 12-13-2015 :: I just learned these are also part of Danish culture, where they are called julestjerne (Christmas star). Thanks for that info, Yvette. Also, if you would rather have written instructions instead watching a video, Yvette shared a link to a good written tutorial. http://www.sunscholars.com/2013/01/how-to-fold-danish-paper-star.html German Stars, also called, Moravian Stars, have long …
(Our new snowflakes) A few years ago I shared a tutorial for making snowflakes out of dollies. You can find that tutorial HERE. Originally, I had made them to hang in my preschool, so I had laminated them. Here it is, some 20 years later, and they look as fresh as the day I made …
Sometimes, the most striking piece in a room is also the most simple to create. Think of a bowl of ripe strawberries, a mason jar full of sea glass, or a few branches of pussy willows set on a mantle. Simple, yet it fills us with awe. A Napkin Lined Autumn Potpourri Bowl is a simple, but wonderful way to bring the …
Autumn… traditionally a time to harvest the bounty from our gardens and a time of gratitude. The simple words “GIVE THANKS” reminds us to count our blessings and to Give Thanks. With just some inexpensive pine 2″ x 4″s and a little paint, you can share this message with family and friends by making your own GIVE …
Here is my favorite fall scarf and hat set, both done in a lace leaves knitting pattern that I have name Spicer’s Autumn Leaves for my favorite local cider mill. Enjoy making the Spicer’s Autumn Leaves Scarf Knitting Pattern. The other day I shared the pattern for the Spicer’s Autumn Leaf Hat. Today I am sharing the lace …
This is a project I worked on last fall but it seemed too late to share it when it was complete. Now with some cooler temperatures on the horizon, I’m sure many of you are itching to start some fall knitting projects. This hat and scarf set, adorned with a falling leaves lace pattern, is …
Learn how to make a simple homemade nature journal paper craft using recycled cardboard. Convert one of our many applique patterns into a paper craft for the cover art. The other day we talked about Letterboxing. Today, we are sharing a project on how to make a journal that is perfect to take on your letterboxing outings. Of course, you can …
