For a long time now I’ve been meaning to turn some of our applique blocks into coloring pages. Well, today when Michelle and the wee ones were over, Pixie was looking for something “crafty” to do, as Pixie often does, and I thought this week’s Primitive Angel Block would be a great place to start. …
Deck the Halls :: Christmas in the City
From time to time throughout the month of December, Michelle and I are sharing little peeks of our Holiday homes. Wish we could have everyone over for a cup of wassail and a nice chat. Since we can’t, this is our way of sharing a little of our holiday cheer! If you have a blog and are posting photos …
Angel Wings Recipe :: Chrusciki Dessert
Today we are sharing our family’s Angel Wings Recipe, otherwise known as Chrusciki. Christmas is a time for not only making memories but for remembering. Certainly, when we look back on Christmases past, we are sure to conjure up some memories of food. In just about every conceivable celebration, you will find food. Not surprising… food sustains …
Primitive Angel Applique Block
Next to the Nativity Scene, angels are probably the most common religious symbol of the Christmas season. Many Christmas songs refer to them: Hark the Hearld Angels Sing, Angels We Have Heard on High, Angels From the Realms of Glory and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, just to name a few. During this first …
Wool Roving Angels
NOTE: Since we are reading the book The Littlest Angel for Advent this week, it seemed very appropriate to share this Wool Roving Angel now! I can’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t crafting. Whether I was knitting… I learned very early thanks to Grandma Pearl… or sewing clothes for dolls and …
Advent Week 1 – The Littlest Angel
WEEK 1 – Gift Giving From the Heart The book: The Littlest Angel The craft: Wool roving angels The recipe: Angel wings The applique: An angel Children are constantly learning whether we are aware of it or not. Think about this. How many times between now and December 25 do you think someone will ask …
Sneak Peek at Advent Appliques
Although Michelle and I are taking the holiday weekend off, I’ve been enjoying some designing and crafting time. I thought I’d give you a sneak peek at a couple of the Advent Applique Blocks. I’m loving them!
Join Our Advent Celebration!
This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. This is a very special time for our family as we prepare for Christmas. I have put together Advent Activities to do with the wee ones and happily will be sharing our activities with you. In case you would like to join us with all or part of our activities, …
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, as pictured here. Many years ago… probably 25… we had made an Advent Wreath. I wanted something that could be used throughout the coming years …
A Tad Bit Obsessive
Tim and I have had one of those rare weekends that we stayed home… alone. Doesn’t happen often, and it is also the beginning of a week long vacation for Tim. YAY! Being behind after the trip to the kids, I finally got Halloween put away, and we decided to kind of skip over …
How to Cut Out Wood
Below are the general directions on how to cut out wood and prepare it for finishing. You will need to use a scroll saw, a dremel, and sandpaper. I consider myself to be a novice woodworker, and do not offer advice on how to actually use the equipment necessary to complete these projects. I highly recommend you read the machines’ owner manuals to …
Two Pumpkin Bread Recipes
We received 2 recipes for pumpkin bread. When comparing the 2 recipes, they were nearly identical, except one recipe made 1 loaf and the other made 2 loaves. There were also some slight variations in the spices. Neither recipe included a photo, so when I had this THING this week, I decided to bake each …