Rip and Tear Napkins are a fast and easy handmade craft for even beginning crafts. No sewing involved… simply rip and tear! EDIT: I first shared my Rip and Tear Napkins in July 19, 2009. If you would like to see all of the Rip and Tear Napkins in my cupboard, you can see them …
Rolled Flowers
It always amazes me how very different the same design can look in different colors or using different materials. We are going to share 2 different flowers, both using the same pattern, but because of the differences in materials, one out of cotton calico and on out of wool felt, different techniques are used for …
Rolled Calico Flower
After you make one of these flowers, and find how very easy they are, you’ll find yourself tucking them hither and yon! Cotton calicoes were used to make this flower, using the same pattern we used to craft our Rolled Felt Flower. The calico will be smaller than the felt flower, but it is washable, whereas …
New Wee Folk Art Buttons…
For all of you sweethearts out there that link to our site, first off, we say thanks! In Blogdom, word of mouth is the “bestest” way for us to share our FREE Patterns with so many. Next, Michelle has just created two new buttons if you would like to include our button link on your …
It’s 90 Degrees in the Shade
I found myself humming Christmas songs yesterday while it was literally 90 degrees in the shade. I was camped out on the picnic table, watching the kids playing on the swings, until a sudden downpour sent up scrambling into the house. While I am not really ready for the fall and the onset of the …
Koala Felt Bookmark
A couple of weeks ago we featured our Mouse Bookmark. At that time we asked for other animal suggestions. Our first responder was Harley and she said her favorite animal was the koala. Well, we took that suggestion and made a Koala Bookmark. Although we often see pictures of koalas hanging onto tree trunks, we took a …
Just a Glimpse…
Just wanted to take a minute to share some of the projects that Michelle and I have planned. To begin with, check back later in the day. I promised a new animal bookmark, and we have a cutey to share! I just need the add a few finishing touches and it will be good to …
Felt Koala Bookmark Pattern
Follow the koala bookmark pattern to sew and embroider an adorable felt bookmark that serves double duty as a reading pal! Koala Bookmark Pattern Materials: wool felt embroidery floss yarn pattern Koala Bookmark Pattern Directions: 1] Make copy of pattern. 2] Cut out materials as follows: 1 back – gray 1 body – gray 1 …
Additional Contour Clip Barrettes
Back in March 2009 we featured a pattern for Felt Contour Clip Barrettes. I personally love these barrettes and have had some since the 70s… true story! Anyway, I was delighted that the winner of our Birthday Give-Away picked these, because it not only gave me a chance to make some, but to create a few more …
Apple Bread
Mmm… baking day… yummy apple bread… INGREDIENTS 1/4 c. butter 1/2 t. salt 1 c. sugar 1 c. orange juice (can substitute with juice of choice) 1 1/2 T. milk 2 c. flour 2 eggs 1 1/2 – 2 c. chopped apples 1 t. baking soda Topping: 1 t. sugar 1/2 t. cinnamon …
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
We really enjoyed observing our butterflies using the Butterfly House kit Bug got for Christmas last year. I imagine we will be ordering more caterpillars in the future to repeat this project. Fairy watching the caterpillars. The caterpillars formed their chrysalis within a couple days and we moved them into their ‘house.’ All five of …
Three Birdies Glass Case
When you’re creative, nothing in your life needs to be boring. Here is a totally fun glass case that would be equally comfortable hanging out with an adult or child. Crafted from soft felt and flannel, adorable through and through, if you don’t wear glasses, you’re going to wish you did! Materials: 1 piece felt …