Today, I have another bird related craft to share with you. Spring and Easter both bring nests to mind. So I wanted to show you how to make my terracotta pot bird nests. I really am fond of terracotta pots. But they aren’t the best containers for plants because the pots dry out so quickly. However, they are great for crafts like these bird nests. For these nests, find someRead More →
Since we have been talking about bird decor I wanted to share with you my hanging birds. It is easy to take a few branches and fill them with paper birds. Choose a variety of decorative papers that coordinate with your home decor or with the season. Then make a bunch of these little birds to hang. This is a nice weekend craft that you can make for yourself orRead More →
Before spring weather makes it’s debut, I like to fill my house with flowers. My paperwhites are blooming and I have faux spring branches all around. One other thing I like to do pre-spring is to buy some potted flowering plants. Have you ever noticed how unattractive those little containers are? You know the plastic ones that they sell potted plants in at the garden centers. Over the years, IRead More →
Can I let you in on a little secret? I love flowers of all kinds! It is certainly not possible to find flowers in my yard right now. And I am waiting for my paperwhites to bloom, but that’s going to be awhile. I regularly buy flowers from the grocery store when I need a pick me up. But in the late winter, I love to have forced branches toRead More →
I am crazy about little flying critters like bees, birds and butterflies. They provide such joy to the garden, spreading pollen and cheering me with chirping and buzzing. However, it is a little too early for massive amounts of bees and butterflies in my neck of the woods. So this time of year I like to make my own flying beauties to spread some smiles. How to make paper butterflies:Read More →