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Seaside Gnome House :: Part 2
Learn how to make a Seaside Gnome House for your gnomes! We are sharing directions for how we made ours but get creative when you make your own! While Kristoff paced up and down the…
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Painted Mason Jars
Check out all these awesome techniques to create beautifully painted mason jars just waiting for bouquets of spring flowers from your own backyard! Spring has sprung! Although here in Michigan that means rain, and lots…
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Seaside Gnome House :: Part 1
Learn how to make a Seaside Gnome House for your Seaside Gnomes! We are sharing directions for how we made ours but get creative when you make your own! Kristoff had just returned from his…
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Natural Easter Egg Dyes
So we finally did it. This year we made our own natural Easter egg dyes using a variety of food items. The results were fine if I were doing the eggs myself, but my kids…
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Seaside Gnomes :: Kristoff
As was traditional in Kristoff’s village, before a young gnome decided to settle down and marry, he set off into the world to have his very own adventure. His best friend Bernardo, nicknamed Rocco because…
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New Homeschool Companion Site
After eight years of blogging, we have such a large archive of posts and pages that we know it can sometimes be tricky to find exactly what you need. In order to make it easier…
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Natural Easter Egg Dye Recipes Showcase
For the last several years I have wanted to make our own natural Easter egg dyes. Every year we seem to run out of time before Easter and end up doing a quick round of…
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Friendship Bracelet Tutorial
Today we are going to learn how to make these traditional tied friendship bracelets. Food Allergy Awareness Friendship Bracelet Project Making these Friendship Bracelets was actually a homework assignment for Fairy. It didn’t dawn on…
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Seaside Gnomes :: Caleen
Caleen was a shy and modest lass. She would have been surprised to hear how many of the young gnomes in the area were biding their time, hoping one day to make her his bride. If…
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Meet Caleen and Kristoff
Along the eastern seaboard, just south of a sleepy little human fishing village, there lives a colony of gnomes. Their wee cove was protected from threatening storms and overly inquisitive humans hundreds of years ago…
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Feather Crafts Showcase
Feather crafts from around the web. There is surely something here to inspire everyone! Today we are sharing an assortment of feather crafts. Interestingly, only 4 of these feather crafts actually use real feathers! In…
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Red Riding Hood Embroidery Pattern
Introducing the Little Red Riding Hood Embroidery Pattern The latest pattern in our collection of Fairy Tale needlework designs is our Little Red Riding Hood embroidery pattern. This embroidery pattern collection features stylized, pixie style dolls…
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Seaside Gnome House Sneak Peek
Here at Wee Folk Art we are embarking on a new project. And it is BIG… actually it is quite WEE… but HUGE at the same time. Here is a sneak peek. We are so…
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Russian Rag Dolls
I have been fascinated with the Russian Rag Dolls for a long time now. I have been collecting information about them, pouring over You Tube videos and websites that give basic instructions for making the…
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Princess and the Pea Embroidery Pattern
First up in our new collection of Fairy Tale needlework designs is our Princess and the Pea embroidery pattern. This embroidery pattern collection features stylized, pixie style dolls set in our favorite fairy tale stories.…
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Transfer Patterns Tutorial
Transfer Patterns to Fabric: Getting Started Today on Wee Folk Art we are going to cover how to transfer patterns to fabric. Over the years, we have shared a large collection of applique patterns and are…
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Bird Craft Showcase
Birds have long been the theme of arts and crafts. Today on Wee Folk Art check out this bird craft collection of adorable, easy and fast crafts that will have your heart soaring! BIRD CRAFT…
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Miniature Tablecloth
Whether you are a gnome, fairy or a wee doll, nothing makes a special occasion more special than a beautifully embroidered tablecloth. This miniature tablecloth is perfect for spring and summer! Britta received a…
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Russian Nesting Dolls Coloring Page
The Russian Nesting Dolls, also known as matryoshka dolls have become an icon symbol of the folk lore and craftsmanship of Russia. The name matryoshka means “little matron” and often has a mother or grandmother as…
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Miniature Envelope Tutorial
If you have wee creatures in your life, like fairies and gnomes, chances are they will be sending letters to loved ones. Today, on Wee Folk Art, use our miniature envelope tutorial to make them…
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Puddles & Ponds Second Edition
We are very excited to announce that Puddles and Ponds, our summer unit for our Simple Seasons Homeschool Companion guides, is now available in the new magazine style format! Updating these units that I used…
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Crackle Eggs Tutorial
Give your eggs a nice, aged looked with our crackle eggs tutorial. Learn how to paint and apply crackle to create small or large cracks in your eggs. With the first day of Spring just…
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Gnome Valentines Crafts
Over the years we have helped Britta, the matriarch of our wee gnome family, decorate for the holidays. Here are a few of the Gnome Valentines Crafts we have shared. Hope you find something your…
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Elephant Patterns for Everyone!
Elephants have long been a favorite with children and adults alike. Check out this collection of adorable elephant patterns from various designers that you can knit, crochet, embroider or sew. Some of the patterns are…
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