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Christmas, Toys & Games

Advent Nativity

No Advent celebration is complete without a Nativity. Here, wooden peg people are turned into simple Joseph, Mary and Jesus figures. Although this is really a craft for 10 year…

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December 4, 2014
Christmas, Crafting, Home & Garden

Simple Wooden Bead & Felt Christmas Garland

Over the last few years my holiday décor has strayed from the traditional Christmas green and red and has instead incorporated more and more rainbows. The rainbows make me happy,…

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December 5, 2014
Christmas, Home & Garden

Star Advent Wreath and Candleholders Directions

  Note: Although I plan to use these candle holders as our Advent Wreath, using 3 purple candles and 1 pink candle, it can be simply used as candle holders,…

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November 23, 2010
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    Support Handmade Holidays 2016 Edition

    October 20, 2016 /

    Those of you who have been with us over the years will remember that we have encouraged our readers to support small business during the holiday season by creating a SUPPORT HANDMADE holiday page. We…

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  • Gnome & Fairy Dolls,  Halloween

    Peg Doll Witch Pattern :: Gnome Witch Costume

    October 17, 2016 /

    Whether your Gnomes have been invited to a Harvest Celebration or plan to go out for Trick or Treats, they are sure to be the friendliest witches around in their Gnome Witch Costume! The peg doll…

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    Gnome Clown Costume Pattern for Autumn Celebrations!

    October 13, 2016 /

    Whether your Gnomes have been invited to a Harvest Celebration or plan to go out for Trick or Treats, they will be the life of the party in their Gnome Clown Costume! Let’s face it,…

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    Fashion Fabric Wire Headband Tutorial

    October 10, 2016 /

    Wire headbands are a great way to add color and flair to your wardrobe. These functional hair accessories are easy to sew and fun to wear. My girls have enjoyed going through my fabric stash…

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    Corset Braid Tutorial Michigan Renaissance Festival

    October 5, 2016 /

    One of  our fall traditions is to visit the Michigan Renaissance Festival. The kids of course, love to dress up and are beginning to want more authentic looking costumes. They are slowly adding pieces to…

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    Wee Folk Art Products from Cafe Press

    October 3, 2016 /

    Whether you feel like you need a few more gnomes in your life or you know someone else that does, make sure you stop by our Cafe Press shop and check out our line of…

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  • Crafting,  Fall,  Home & Garden

    Fall Bookmarks Made From Water Color Painting

    September 28, 2016 /

    With a wee bit of water colors and a fine tipped pen you can create lovely Fall Bookmarks. Make enough for all the books piled on your table with left-overs to hand out to your…

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    Watercolor Painted Fabric Tutorial Leaf Embroidery

    September 22, 2016 /

    The kids and I have had fun making our own watercolor painted fabric this week. We took ordinary flour sack towels and turned them into beautiful hand painted fabric squares that we are now been busily…

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  • Crafting,  Fall,  Home & Garden

    Painted Wooden Leaves Fall Decoration

    September 20, 2016 /

    Although our trees are just beginning to turn colors, I’m speeding the season along by hanging painted wooden leaves in my windows. They will look extra special beautiful when the trees in the background begin…

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    DIY Pumpkin Crafts for Fall Decorating

    September 17, 2016 /

    Ready for a little fall fun with a collection of DIY Pumpkin Crafts? Unlike real pumpkins, this group made from wood, metal, felt, glass, paper, fabric and corks will last the whole season! Pumpkins are…

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    Felt Leaves Mobile Autumn Decoration

    September 15, 2016 /

    This week we turned our Needle Felted Leaves into a Felt Leaves Mobile. Follow our felt leaves mobile tutorial to make your own nature inspired mobile. Felt Leaves Mobile Materials: First you will need to…

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    Wooden Acorn Garland Tutorial for Fall Decorating

    September 13, 2016 /

    Fall. That time of year when the world changes from greens and pastels to rich, earthy tones of gold, orange, red, and brown. Today on Wee Folk Art we are sharing a DIY for creating…

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  • Fall

    Needle Felted Leaves Wool Roving Fall Craft

    September 8, 2016 /

    This week the girls and I made a bunch of needle felted leaves for our fall craft. I’m not entirely sure what we are going to do with the completed wool leaves (I have several…

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    My First Rigid Heddle Loom Project

    September 6, 2016 /

    Using my new rigid heddle loom I was able to weave an awesome scarf in just 2 hours! The set up was easy and once I got started I couldn’t stop! Over the years I…

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    Doily Crafts – Versatile and Beautiful

    September 2, 2016 /

    Whether you make your own, buy new, or find at flea markets, doilies no longer belong in grandma’s attic! Doily Crafts are everywhere! When making doily crafts you can use the whole doily, as a…

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  • Crafting,  Fall

    Ombre Painted Pinecones Fall Craft

    September 1, 2016 /

    Inspired by Wimzeecal’s Ombre Pinecone Tutorial, which we have link to before, we decided to kick off our fall crafting with some of our own Ombre Painted Pinecones. I complete one ombre painted pinecone myself,…

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    Fantasy Story and Movie Inspired Knitting Patterns

    August 26, 2016 /

    As the temperatures are just starting to break a bit, and autumn is growing ever closer I find myself being drawn back to woolly knitting projects. Although there are plenty of hot, sunny days left in…

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    Bit of Imperfection – Mixed Media Inspiration

    August 25, 2016 /

    Mixed Media Inspiration :: Freckles and Flowers Today’s mixed media inspiration comes from Freckles and Flowers. In her post, Paula shares several mixed media images to advertise an Altered Books Mixed Media workshop she was teaching.…

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  • Applique Patterns Directory

    Dinosaur Collection :: T-Rex Applique

    August 23, 2016 /

    Just think of all the places this T-Rex Applique could call home! On a sweater, maybe a pillow or smack dab in the middle of your child’s back pack! Although he has a sharp, pointy…

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  • Coloring Pages

    Apatosaurus Coloring Page

    August 16, 2016 /

    Here is our Apatosaurus coloring page based on our Apatosaurus Applique. There will be four dinosaurs in this series. Watch for them over the next few weeks.   One of the nice things about having a…

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    Flannel Drawstring Shoe Bag Pattern

    August 11, 2016 /

    Today I am sharing a Flannel Drawstring Shoe Bag Pattern with optional separated compartments. This project came about due to true necessity as a way of keeping Fairy’s tap shoes un-scuffed and show ready. The…

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  • Crafting,  Stitch Glossary,  Tutorials & How-to

    Knit Butterfly Stitch Pattern and Tutorial

    August 3, 2016 /

    I wanted to share this Knit Butterfly Stitch Tutorial because I am working on a pattern that is going to use the Knit Butterfly Stitch. This is one of those knitting pattern where I believe…

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    Homeschooling with Simple Seasons Interview

    August 1, 2016 /

    We talk about our Simple Seasons Homeschool Companion Guides quite a bit, especially this time of year when everyone is busy planning their activities for the fall. Today we are sharing an interview with Wee…

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    23 Market Bag Patterns to Crochet, Knit, or Sew

    July 29, 2016 /

    Here is a great collection of 23 Market Bag Patterns to Crochet, Knit, or Sew. Farmer’s Markets are bursting with wonderful garden treats this time of year. Fresh corn, cucumbers, summer squash, and beans are available…

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