Today, I want to show you a fun little craft that’s a good way to use up your old wine bottle corks. And who doesn’t have a bowlful of old corks hanging around? A cork is one of those things you hate to throw out because you might need it for a fun craft. Dig around for some old corks because I’m going to show you how to make theRead More →
Thanksgiving is only days away and soon the work of Christmas begins. You might have plans for major shopping this weekend with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But for me, I am going to spend the weekend setting the stage for the season to come. And you can too as I share my 5 tips for getting ready for the holidays. Although there is no such thingRead More →
Do you enjoy making your own holiday and seasonal decor? I find so much pleasure in using natural materials to make things for my home. My latest craft is natural feather ornaments. What I like about these feather ornaments is that they can be used as part of your autumn decor. You can also hang them on your Christmas tree when the time is right. My husband is a hunterRead More →
We’re less than 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving. I’ve been planning and organizing for the holiday. And thinking about my table centerpiece. Doesn’t everyone spend days wondering how to decorate their Thanksgiving table? With no flowers left in the garden, it’s time to turn to my local grocery store. I want to show you how to set your holiday table with grocery store flowers. You can actually make some lovelyRead More →
I love to make home decor from gathered materials. There are so many reasons that I enjoy this process. During the gathering phase you get to be outdoors, exploring the world. What will you see while you’re walking that country field or forest road? An eagle soaring above or a deer jumping out of the brush. The fresh air and the beauty of the world around you is so energizing. Read More →
The fall season is a wonderful time for gathering natural materials for your autumn decor. I look to nature to provide much of my autumn decorations and embellishments. Not only do I enjoy the gathering process, but the colors and textures are perfect for the fall. I would like to share some of the natural materials that are ripe for the picking. And give you some suggestions on how toRead More →
I’ve been working on a new craft project. One that I can use outdoors to decorate my garden for the season. I enjoy making banners, garlands, and bunting, but typically they don’t do well outdoors. So I decided to make this oilcloth bunting for my garden. Oilcloth is water-resistant and therefore can handle the moisture from the sprinklers. This fabric is actually made from vinyl with a cotton mesh backing.Read More →
Now that Spring is here it’s time to refresh our home decor. Time to replace heavier bedding and blankets. It’s time to set up the outdoor cushions. And it’s time to replace the sweater wreath. So let me show you how to make a new spring wreath for your porch or front door. There are so many wonderful spring flowers that you can use to make a new spring wreath. Read More →
May Day is coming soon. Do you celebrate this holiday each year? This is a time to celebrate spring and to look forward to the warmer months of summer. It’s also a great time to surprise your friends with a May Day gift. May Day festivities are a part of many cultures. Parades, may poles, bonfires and dancing are ways people celebrate world wide. In the US, May Day celebrations oftenRead More →
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 →