Memories & Musings

Unrequited Dreams

We often dream about doing "something", and it can remain a dream if we don't, in fact, actually do the thing we are dreaming about! No brainer, there, right? But what actually pushes us from "dreaming" to "doing"? Sometimes, the answer is… inexplicable. You just wake up one day, and BOOM, there you are… set …

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Oil Pastel :: Zentangle Cows

Wisconsin is known for being America’s Dairyland and we chose to highlight the cows this week. The kids had fun creating these silly cows and I love how each picture took on its own personality. Note: Although I am using black marker to draw the cow, I started with a pencil, drawing very lightly. Then, …

Memories & Musings

A Mouse in the House

Have you ever wondered what goes on in a Mouse House? Believe it or not, I have. Although I’m not particularly partial to sharing my house with mice, I do think they are quite adorable and ponder their little lives. If I suspect mice have taken up residence in my house, I set live traps …

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Just for Fun Homepage

This gallery has a few offerings Just for Fun! Whether you’re a kid or just a kid-at-heart, you might enjoy coloring or painting a picture from our ever growing collection of “Coloring Pages”. Maybe your computer screen could use a little sprucing up. Download one of our Wee Folk Art Wallpapers. And, if you just need a …

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Cooking Homepage

Whether you’re looking for a new recipe or just want to spend some time with us in the kitchen, you’ll want to take a peek. Besides the obvious “edible” recipes, you’ll also find some “crafty” recipes and “household” concoctions! If you have spent any time on our blog, it will soon become self apparent that …

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Stitch Glossary Homepage

There is a whole lot of stitching going on around here, and we have included a Stitch Glossary with diagrams and photos so you know exactly what we are talking about! Our Stitch Glossary is not meant to be a one-stop needleworking reference. There are many wonderful sites available for that. Rather, if one of our patterns …

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Gnome Homepage

Gnomes are lovely wee beings, that appear much taller than they are because of their tall, pointy hats that they begin wearing as babies. As a race they are kind-hearted and friendly, although shy of humans, and they are known to be a friend to all animals, with the possible exception of cats. Although there are …

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How Tos Homepage

In some ways, our whole blog is one giant “how to”, but the posts in this section are a little different. These posts try to teach a particular technique, which can be used for many projects. For example, the information in “Tips for Cutting Out Felt” can be used any time you cut out felt. …

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Family Activites Homepage

There is an old adage… “Families that play together, stay together.” Here at Wee Folk Art, we spend a great deal of time playing together…. sometimes gaming, sometimes crafting, sometimes traveling, and sometimes just hanging out. We are hopeful that the activities we share might inspire you, and that you feel comfortable sharing your family’s adventures with us …