Where does the time go? I cannot believe how long it’s been since Michelle and I have shared a post, but life and other obligations sometimes get their talons in you and relentlessly pull! Today, however, it feels so Autumn outside and inside… a pumpkin candle is flickering in the fall air that is gently …
In three days we went from -17 degrees F to 48 degrees F. Despite this “warm” weather after the polar vortex, we know we are no where near the end of winter. So, we are still delighted to work on more winter projects. Fairy and Pixie spent the night on Saturday, and they helped me …
Baby, it’s cold outside! Normally that is something you just hear in the northern states, but today it seems to be cold all over the country! Going with that old adage… If life gives you lemons, make lemonade… if Mother Nature gives us cold, make snowflakes! Although playing outside is not an option today with …
Today we are sharing our Reindeer Applique Pattern, the second in our North Pole Pals series. I happen to think he is just a cutie, and I’d be pleased as punch, or perhaps eggnog, to call him a pal! The Reindeer Applique Pattern is appliqued to a 6 inch square but can be enlarged or …
At this time of year, it is understandably busy at the North Pole. Fortunately, Santa is surrounded by a group of friends that help make the chaos joyful! We have a new collection of Christmas appliques. These are the North Pole Pals. Today we are sharing the Elf Applique Pattern. Other patterns in the group …
Nothing is quite so nostalgic as putting up the annual Christmas tree. Memories are shared, and we meander through the years every time we touch an ornament. I love traditions so my family was quite flummoxed when I had Tim make me a wooden tree this year. I will talk more about when we finish …
I have a cabinet in our eating area that I use as a seasonal display area. I replace summer candles, with autumn candles, flowers with colorful leaves, and framed summer paintings with autumn ones. Most things on this cabinet are hand-made… many by children. Today’s craft is a perfect craft to do with children. Young …
When you think of autumn, what is the first word that comes to mind? If you live somewhere that has deciduous trees, chances are you said “color”. When we see a palate of oranges, reds, golds and browns, we can’t help but think of autumn. Oh, the sites, smells, and weather. A bit of Heaven …
We love decorating with pumpkins during Autumn, who doesn’t, right? Unlike “Halloween” decorations that really are only appropriate closer to the holiday, a hard working pumpkin will be with you in September, October and November. These Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkins are not only adorable, but they are super-duper easy to make, inexpensive, appropriate for preschoolers …
Now that it’s autumn, our happy little scarecrow’s job is over, and he has time to visit with friends, some of them are crows! Hanging out in the pumpkin patch is a perfect way to catch up with friends and to make plans for the coming winter. Enjoy coloring or painting our Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow …
After our crazy winter, it might seem hard to believe that Spring is just around the corner, but it is! We also have an early Easter this year. If you haven’t started any spring crafts yet, our Easter Egg Window Art may well be your perfect first project. Easy to do and with such beautiful …
Few things make me as happy as an autumn landscape… unless, of course, it is a huge pile of fall leaves to frolic in with wee ones or dogs! Our Autumn Leaves Craft brings the beauty of autumn colors indoors using a technique that is new to many people… black glue resist. This is a …
