It’s Christmas and I can guarantee you, little gnomes are waiting for a visit from Santa Gnome. Here’s our version of a Santa Gnome :: Santa Peg Doll to join in the Holiday fun! Santa Gnome :: Santa Peg Doll Materials: Wool felt pieces 6 strand embroidery floss or pearl cotton “fluff” for pompom (this …
We would be remiss is we didn’t share a Santa… Wee Folk Art style. Here is our little Gnome for the Holidays Applique Block. I started with our basic Gnome Applique Block, increased the pattern by 200%, added a beard (there is great swirly detail in the beard that is hard to discern in the …
Below is a recipe for Oatmeal Cran-Orange Cookies that Megan sent in from Ducks In A Row. It sounds “yumilicous”! The orange flavored cranberries and cinnamon make them “Holidayish” (imagine how wonderful these must smell when baking!) but the heartiness of the oatmeal make them a cookie to bake year round. Thanks, Megan, for sharing your recipe. Make sure you stop …
Just in time for Christmas, make a Rejoicing Angels Watercolor Painting. This easy to make kids’ craft uses watercolor paints, contact paper, and glitter. Angels Watercolor Painting Project Materials: Heavy Water Color Paper Contact Paper Plastic Wrap Sheet of Card Stock Watercolor Paints Glue Glitter Angel Pattern Angels Watercolor Painting Project Directions: Print …
The kids created these beautiful Angels Rejoicing Paintings this week. I got the basic idea for the watercolor technique from Gail at ThatArtistWoman (I love her blog for kid art ideas) and from that I developed our own unique holiday related theme project. This project took us two days and incorporated several of my kids …
When we made plans to take a trip to visit my son and his wife, I wanted a project that I could work on in the car, and one that wouldn’t be too complicated. I designed this pattern to be attractive but also easy enough that I could knit in the car, while talking to …
Believe it or not, there is still time to knit a scarf for a Christmas gift… or, be self indulgent like me 😉 and knit one for yourself to help keep you toasty warm over the winter months. This scarf is an easy pattern to knit, suitable for beginners that know how to knit and purl. It is a …
Many blogs participate in what has come to be known as Wordless Wednesdays. This gives bloggers a chance to share photos and to rest their weary fingers. Far be it from us to follow the beaten track. We’re considering instituting Wordy Wednesdays. I originally shared this story with readers on December 1, 2008 on One …
This past weekend Tim and I headed out to visit my youngest son and his wife in Wisconsin. The children always “Come Home” for the holidays, and we never get a chance to share their holiday decorations. So, this year, we took a long weekend, drove the 7 hours, and had a lovely weekend! It …
These mittens are easy to knit, suitable for advanced beginners. It is a basic checkerboard pattern, with blocks made up of 4 stitches and rows. It matches our Checkerboard Scarf pattern. They would look lovely made up in soft wools. I, unfortunately, am allergic to wool, so I made mine out of an acrylic. These mittens are best …
NOTE: There is still plenty of time to share your favorite Christmas cookie with us. Just mail us the recipe, photo if you have one, and a little “background” about the cookie. Also, if you’d like your blog shared, make sure to include your URL. Then email all the info to weefolkart@yahoo.com! I am dying …
Last year the kids and I made these Felt and Stuffed Star Ornaments for the little tree in our family room. What I loved about this project is that each generation took a different approach to the same theme. The kids had a blast decorating their felt stars with glitter glue and sequins. I went …
