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Meet Our Seaside Mermaids
You can read Part 1 of Caleen Meets the Mermaids HERE. Directions for making your own mermaids will be shared next week. As Caleen watched the swans coming closer, she could hardly believe her eyes! Behind…
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Wool Roving Gnomes
This past week I got 3 separate emails from readers asking for help. One was looking for a pattern for gnomes that did not require wood pegs. Another was from a scout leader looking for…
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Wooden Swans Tutorial
NOTE: The pattern and tutorial for making the Wooden Swans can be found after the story. Caleen sat on the front steps watching the sun go down. She loved her new home and she loved…
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Seaside Mermaid Sneak Peek
I was hoping to have a post ready to go this morning introducing you to our newest Seaside Gnome Friend. Alas… Spring! So, instead of being at my desk I was outside. The next week…
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Spring Gardens or a Lesson in Patience!
At this time of year the hardest thing for me to do is be patient, because by nature I am NOT a patient person. When the skies are sunny and the temperatures soaring, I want…
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Seaside Gnome Bed, Shelf, Bookcase and Larder
Here a few wee projects to help turn the seaside house into a home. Find out how to make a larder shelf, bed, bookcase and shelf for your gnomes. Now that you are done making…
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Seaside Gnome Driftwood Campfire
Is there anything more enchanting than a driftwood fire, with flame licks of purple and blue? Our seaside gnomes enjoy a driftwood campfire filled with magic and whimsy. Kristoff told Caleen to keep her eyes…
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Seaside Gnome House :: Part 4
Learn how to make a Seaside Gnome House for your gnomes! We are sharing directions for how we made ours but get creative when you make your own! As Kristoff had feared, his talk with…
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Seaside Gnome House :: Part 3
Learn how to make a Seaside Gnome House for your gnomes! We are sharing directions for how we made ours but get creative when you make your own! Kristoff labored long and hard on the…
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Seaside Gnome House :: Part 2
Learn how to make a Seaside Gnome House for your gnomes! We are sharing directions for how we made ours but get creative when you make your own! While Kristoff paced up and down the…
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Painted Mason Jars
Check out all these awesome techniques to create beautifully painted mason jars just waiting for bouquets of spring flowers from your own backyard! Spring has sprung! Although here in Michigan that means rain, and lots…