September 2, 2025 We try to make our backyard a bird friendly place with feeders, a bird bath and houses. I like to personalize our houses to give them some style! Materials Getting started I chose this cute wood birdhouse with a metal roof. I found tiles to add to it. Adding the tiles Some…

August 13, 2025 I love adding garden accents to my landscape beds for interest. This week I am going to show you how to make garden orbs. Gather your supplies For this project you will need: 1. Non-stick cooking spray 2. A glass light fixture globe (find at the home improvement store) for each orb…

July 22, 2025 Repurposing glass containers is a fun and easy craft that can have many uses. First gather your supplies You may have seen Oui yogurt in the grocery store. The yogurt is great. I only buy it as a special treat. It comes in a cute glass container that I save for projects.…

July 1, 2025 A new twist on an old craft I enjoy making coil baskets, so when I saw the new trend to make the bottom of the basket attached to a pottery/ceramic base, I was excited to try it. Coiling, has been around for thousands of years as a technique for making baskets. I,…

June 10, 2025 What is pyrography? Pyrography is the free handed art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks from the controlled application of a heated object such as a poker. It is also known as wood burning. The term means “writing with fire.” Wood burning or pyrography is a fun craft. You…

May 21, 2025 Stenciling has been around for quite some time. It is a fun and easy way to decorate items. The results can be stunning, adding an elevated touch to your projects. Gather your supplies Shop around to find a stencil pattern you like. There are generally several designs included in a packet. I…

April 23, 2025 The basic definition of collage fodder is anything that can be used in the creation of a collage. Collage fodder can be collected or handmade. You can use something like old vintage book pages and ticket stubs, junk mail, packaging materials, or vintage textiles. It can be handmade, like painted and marked…

April 1, 2025 My good friend’s dog passed away recently from an illness. She and her trusted friend participated in the sport of Scent Work. They won many ribbons. The question is, what to do with the ribbons as a way to remember her beloved dog? https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-scent-work/ There are many things you could do with…

March 11, 2025 Using pine needles in crafting baskets goes back to the 1700s when slaves brought it to America from West Africa. They were originally made from Sweetgrass. They were used in the rice fields. After slavery was abolished, the tradition of creating coiled baskets was continued in smaller, more decorative pieces. This is…

February 18, 2025 Why felt crafts? I love doing craft projects with felt. Crafting with felt doesn’t have to be pricey or difficult to do. I like to use synthetic felt, as well as, wool felt. Felt is easy to sew with. Additionally, it is good for all kinds of projects. Some basic sewing and…