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It’s Snowing in the Dining Room
We tried a new technique this week with our water color painting… adding salt crystals to create an interesting texture. NOTE: setting down a bowl filled with salt then immediately walking away to answer the…
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Gnome Home Christmas Holly Banner Pattern
Here Britta shares her Christmas Holly Banner Pattern for the gnome home. Today Britta awoke to two marvelous surprises. First, the first snowfall of the winter, and second, news that her city kin will be…
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Christmas Banner
Today Britta awoke to two marvelous surprises. First, the first snowfall of the winter, and second, news that her city kin will be coming to spend the holidays. She has already begun her preparations, because…
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Faces and Hair – Spoon Dolls part four
Once the bodies were done, it was time for the faces. I had the kids tell me what they wanted. They were very specific. Fairy wanted pink checks, gold hair and big, red lips. Bug…
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Wool Penny Coaster Directions
Take the traditional wool penny design, pick three colors of wool felt, and in hours you can make a set of coasters that are both lovely and functional. Tie them with a coordinating bow…
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Wool Penny Coasters
The other day I was going through some old books and came upon a wool penny rug that I’ve wanted to make for years…I shared the pic last week. I know I don’t have enough time right…
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Sewing the Bodies – Spoon Dolls part three
Since my kids are too young to really following a pattern I cut out all the body pieces and trim. I also ironed under all the hems. When it was time to sew I let…
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Gathering the Materials – Spoon Dolls part two
After we decided on a direction for our spoon dolls, it was time to gather the materials. We took our pictures to the fabric store and I let everyone pick out their own main body…
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November’s Pattern of the Month
November’s Pattern of the Month is now ready! Spoon dolls, as we know them today, probably originated in Colonial America, where resourceful mothers and children, made playthings from available materials. Wooden spoons, a staple in…
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Traveling Gnome Pouch Pattern for Gnomes on the go!
The Traveling Gnome Pouch Pattern begins with the Peg Gnome Sleeping Bag. After I made the gnome sleeping bags I called Michelle and was telling her about them. I mentioned that Pixie was going to…
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Waldorf Peg Gnome Sleeping Bag Pattern
It’s lights out and time for all gnomes to dream their “gnomey” dreams! What could be more comfy than to snuggle into an autumn sleeping bag? Make 1 or 20, depending on how many gnomes…
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Night, Night Gnome!
It’s lights out and time for all gnomes to dream their “gnomey” dreams! What could be more comfy than to snuggle into an autumn sleeping bag? Make 1 or 20, depending on how many gnomes…
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Crafting with the Kiddos – Spoon Dolls part one
The kids and I have started our Spoon Doll project. I introduced the idea to them a few days ago so they could think about what they wanted to make. Today I drew a quick…
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Ideas A Plenty
I was born a crafter. Some of my earliest memories involve yarns and fabrics. I started collecting ideas out of books and magazines when I was around 10. Whenever I go somewhere, I’m making mental…
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Sneak Peak at December’s Pattern of the Month
I am making hobby horses for the grandbabies for Christmas. I’m trying very hard to make most of my gifts this year, and if I do buy, to buy American made…but this is more of a…
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Trailing Vine Star Ornament
Gammy’s (Kimara) Ornament I know it is a little early for Christmas ornaments… but I was inspired to make these based on a blog challenge I participate in with Nature’s Way Learning. My mom thought…
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Spoon Doll Pattern
Think of our directions for spoon dolls merely as a starting point. Add aprons and bonnets. Partially sew up the bottom of the dress to make legs or add legs under the dress. Hair can…
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October’s Winner Is…
Congratulations to Penwith who won October’s WFA Crafting Club Contest. Winners are pulled at random and receive a kit that contains materials to make next month’s project. Penwith will be able to choose between a wizard or queen spoon…
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Is That Strange?
Everyone has a secret wish list. You know, the things that you can’t justifying splurging on when there are groceries to be bought and electric bills to be paid, but they still tug gently on your heart. Personally, I…
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Spoon Doll and Puppet Directions
Think of our directions for spoon dolls merely as a starting point. Add aprons and bonnets. Partially sew up the bottom of the dress to make legs or add legs under the dress. Hair can…
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A Little Incentive
Over the past week we’ve gotten many new members at Wee Folk Art. First off, welcome! We hope everyone feels at home, finds something of interest and comes back often. We also hope you feel…
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Adorable Paper Dolls
The kids and I have spent some time playing with these really cute paper dolls from The Toymaker. It is a lovely site with lots of free Paper Toy Patterns… worth checking out. The Tiny…
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Perky Note Holder Directions Available
The directions are now ready for making your own Perky Note Holder. Make up this holder to help you get organized when you are out-and-about. Reduce it to 70% and make a great holder…
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Perky Note Holder Directions
Make up this holder to help you get organized when you are out-and-about. Reduce it to 70% and it would make a great holder for standard sized business cards. I’ve included a pdf with my…
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