Author Archives: theresa
Cranberry-Orange Biscuit Gift Mix
The information contained below is all that is needed for a simple delicious gift. Skill Level: Easy Cost: less than $5 each Time Required: 30 minutes to fill & wrap a few bags or jars
Family Tree Portrait Wall
It’s taken me 6 years, but I finally hung the frames! Once the pictures are inserted, we will see our extended family members every time that we climb the stairs. Skill Level: Easy (but can be tedious & requires … Continue reading
No-Sew Fabric Bookmark
Here is an easy craft to do as a stocking stuffer, a project with your kids, or as a party craft. I made snake bookmarks as a treat bag item for my son’s birthday treat bag to hand out to … Continue reading
Crochet a Monster
A year ago at the Makers Faire, I bought a crochet book called Creepy Cute Crochet by Christen Haden. The book includes instructions for 19 good or not creatures that have style and attitude and are mostly cute. My boys enjoy … Continue reading
Sphere Topiary
Sphere Topiary This project utilizes the same supplies from the heart topiary project that I did in January. The difference is a sphere on top instead of the heart. Last winter, this was my first attempt at creating a topiary. … Continue reading
Porch Sitter Doll / Scarecrow
This project is super easy and super fun to involve children. While an 8 year old girl spent the day with us, I involved her in this craft and gave her the results to take home. She went home happy. … Continue reading
Keepsake Journal
This craft is simple, fun, and nice for keeping or gifting to those who may use and treasure journals. I received #3 from friends, and liked it so much that I decided to create more as gifts too. Skill … Continue reading
Painting a Wall Stencil
I’ve been planning wall stencil projects ever since we moved into this house; but these projects were not priority and didn’t climb to the top of my “to do” list. Last fall I discovered that Papa enjoys to paint, so … Continue reading
Tin Pan Art Mobile
Tin pan art mobiles are fun to make. My examples are for St. Patrick’s Day and for spring/summer time. Any theme provides inspiration for this project. Save your tins to create some mobiles. When done with one mobile, save more … Continue reading
Coming soon…
Soon to post about two recently completed crafts: tin pan art mobiles and a wall stencil. Both had nice results. Will share soon.