Here at Wee Folk Art we are embarking on a new project. And it is BIG… actually it is quite WEE… but HUGE at the same time. Here is a sneak peek. We are so excited to share everything with you, but it does take time. If we are not sharing a lot of new …
I have been fascinated with the Russian Rag Dolls for a long time now. I have been collecting information about them, pouring over You Tube videos and websites that give basic instructions for making the dolls. Like any other craft, you begin to see a great diversification. I am especially drawn to the simple, faceless …
Birds have long been the theme of arts and crafts. Today on Wee Folk Art check out this bird craft collection of adorable, easy and fast crafts that will have your heart soaring! BIRD CRAFT COLLECTION FROM ACROSS THE WEB! What is it about birds that inspires so much creativity? Perhaps it’s because you can …
Whether you are a gnome, fairy or a wee doll, nothing makes a special occasion more special than a beautifully embroidered tablecloth. This miniature tablecloth is perfect for spring and summer! Britta received a package in the post with this note. Dearest Britta, I know how much you have always loved this tablecloth. I …
The Russian Nesting Dolls, also known as matryoshka dolls have become an icon symbol of the folk lore and craftsmanship of Russia. The name matryoshka means “little matron” and often has a mother or grandmother as the largest doll. The dolls inside not only get smaller but often younger, until you find a baby in the …
If you have wee creatures in your life, like fairies and gnomes, chances are they will be sending letters to loved ones. Today, on Wee Folk Art, use our miniature envelope tutorial to make them a whole box of stationery! While Britta was off collecting dried grasses to weave into baskets, she saw the carrier …
Give your eggs a nice, aged looked with our crackle eggs tutorial. Learn how to paint and apply crackle to create small or large cracks in your eggs. With the first day of Spring just a few weeks off, it’s time to start thinking about spring crafts. And what says spring more than eggs… the …
Over the years we have helped Britta, the matriarch of our wee gnome family, decorate for the holidays. Here are a few of the Gnome Valentines Crafts we have shared. Hope you find something your gnomes will like! In many ways gnomes are just like you and me. They love a beautiful home and they …
Elephants have long been a favorite with children and adults alike. Check out this collection of adorable elephant patterns from various designers that you can knit, crochet, embroider or sew. Some of the patterns are free and some you will need to purchase. Either way… cuteness rules the day with these adorable elephants! Check out …
Today we are going to learn how to make a beautiful button heart picture using buttons from your stash. Although the timing is perfect if you’d like to make a gift for someone for Valentine’s Day, it will also look smashing left up on your walls all year long. I began by drawing a rather …
There are some children that you can’t keep indoors. These children wake up in the morning and the first thing they do is seek out a large window and play weatherman. “Can I go outside now?”, is the mantra you’ll hear in lovely or inclement weather. The house is too confining for them. A whole …
I have always been a lover of children’s books. Of course I loved them as a child, but I also continued to collect them as a teen and young adult. By the time my children came along I already had an impressive collection of children’s books… then the fun really began. All the opportunities to …
