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 …
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 …
This striped tissue paper mason jar project can be used as either a vase or candle holder. Change the tissue paper colors to make lovely table top decorations for every season. Be sure to visit our Mason Jar Leaf Candle Holder project and our Ombre Rainbow Tissue Paper Lantern projects for more mason jar project …
Every year at my girls’ dance studio, the kids perform a short Halloween dance in every class. This means that all week long, leading up to Halloween they dress up. They like to have a different outfit each day, and they need to be simple, easy to move in, Halloween costumes. When the girls were …
If you have spent any time searching for fall crafts online, you have probably encountered several variations of this Mason Jar Leaf Candle Holder Project. Covering a canning jar with decoupage leaves creates a warm, rustic center piece for your autumn decor. Although there are other tutorials out there, many of the comments from readers …
This origami paper star tutorial will teach you how to make these beautiful and whimsical mini paper stars. You don’t need much to make the origami Lucky Stars. You can either purchase origami star paper strips that are ready to go, or cut your own. Origami Paper Star Materials: Strips of paper that are 3/8-3/4 inch …
Today we are making this traditional Waldorf style Watercolor Folded Paper Star Lantern. You can use your child’s art work or scrap book paper for this project. When I was updating our homepage last week to showcase candle projects, I was surprised to find that we have never shared this project on Wee Folk Art before. …
After I put away all the Christmas decorations, what I miss the most are the twinkle lights. January is still a very dark month so I enjoy having a variety of colorful lanterns around the house. This Ombre Rainbow Tissue Paper Lantern is a great kids craft that also looks beautiful in your home. You can …
I found a cute stacked wool felt Christmas tree ornament at a store a few years ago. When people see it, all my friends and family all assume I made it. Although I didn’t make that one, I have always intended to create a similar pattern. Today I’m sharing my version of the Stacked Wool …
This ribbon candy felt ornament with wooden beads came to be because I had a bunch of 1 inch wide felt strips left over from my paper inspired felt onion ornaments. I also had a stash of wooden beads left over from our felt tree garland project. Ribbon Candy Felt Ornament Materials wool felt ruler …
Last week… or was it two or even three weeks ago now… I made 18 paper birds in a rainbow of colors. I finally got a chance to turn them into a mobile. Since I don’t know where I’m going to hang them yet, I took them outside to a handy-dandy, already installed hook, to …
As a kid, my Nana always had these hand crocheted lace snowflakes on her tree. Her mother-in-law (my great-grandmother) had made them. They were delicately made and starched until they were firm. There was definitely something about them that said ‘old lady’ but in a traditional, comforting sort of way. Both my little yarn tree …
