Make a series of cute needlework panels using the Playful Owls Embroidery Pattern. Mix and match the faces and bodies for different designs. I have been working on an embroidered pillow project for the last couple of weeks. I started with drawing up several cute little owls. These owls were designed to fit on a 5″ …
You would think, after 59 Christmases, I would run out of new things to make. HA! Not even close! Over the years my tastes have changed, and as they do, my house changes with me. My tastes, although eclectic, now run on the “simple side”. That is why when I saw a photo of simple wooden …
The Little Lady has a kitchen set, but didn’t have “company” dishes and placemats, so that’s what I made her for Christmas! I bought her 2 sets of the beautiful wooden dishes, which includes a plate, bowl, fork, knife and spoon, and made her 4 napkins and placemats. They were quick to make and will make any meal …
Learn how to make your own old fashioned, folk art inspired Wooden Pig Pull Toy. Pulled Pork makes a great natural gift for a child and doubles as adorable decor when sitting on the shelf. “With an oink, oink, here and an oink, oink there”… sing along… you know the rest! What could be more fun …
By flipping a small terracotta pot upside down, painting it and adding a knob, you can make these colorful clay pot plant markers. They are practical and add a touch of whimsy to your garden. A very long time ago my children taught me NEVER to mistake silence for inactivity! Actually, unless napping, the quieter …
(Our new snowflakes) A few years ago I shared a tutorial for making snowflakes out of dollies. You can find that tutorial HERE. Originally, I had made them to hang in my preschool, so I had laminated them. Here it is, some 20 years later, and they look as fresh as the day I made …
Last week was Michelle’s birthday. For her gift this year I got her the book 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders: A world of possibilities inspired by just one skein We have a couple of the other one skein knitting books like And Sometimes its just fun to do a fast craft. Also, it is so much …
A few days ago we shared the Black Bird Applique Block that Kimara designed. I wanted a bird design for this faux etched glass candle holder project, and this little guy was perfect. I simply have to change out the color of the votive candle, and the holder can go from a spooky Halloween black …
Sometimes, the most striking piece in a room is also the most simple to create. Think of a bowl of ripe strawberries, a mason jar full of sea glass, or a few branches of pussy willows set on a mantle. Simple, yet it fills us with awe. A Napkin Lined Autumn Potpourri Bowl is a simple, but wonderful way to bring the …
Autumn… traditionally a time to harvest the bounty from our gardens and a time of gratitude. The simple words “GIVE THANKS” reminds us to count our blessings and to Give Thanks. With just some inexpensive pine 2″ x 4″s and a little paint, you can share this message with family and friends by making your own GIVE …
Learn how to make your very own wooden medallion pendants. These natural wooden charms are perfect for nature jewelry, holiday decor, or rustic wedding crafts. Meghan was due yesterday. We will be going out there on Friday (unless she goes into labor before then ) and I will be staying until the Little Guy is …
Here is my favorite fall scarf and hat set, both done in a lace leaves knitting pattern that I have name Spicer’s Autumn Leaves for my favorite local cider mill. Enjoy making the Spicer’s Autumn Leaves Scarf Knitting Pattern. The other day I shared the pattern for the Spicer’s Autumn Leaf Hat. Today I am sharing the lace …
