Paper Bird Mobile Tutorial
Last week… or was it two or even three weeks ago now… I made 18 paper birds in a rainbow of colors. I finally got a chance to turn them into a mobile. Since I don’t know where I’m going to hang them...
View ArticleAutumn Leaves Craft – Black Glue Relief
Few things make me as happy as an autumn landscape… unless, of course, it is a huge pile of fall leaves to frolic in with wee ones or dogs! Our Autumn Leaves Craft brings the beauty of autumn colors...
View ArticleWool Felt Christmas Ornament Accordion Ball Pattern
This simple wool felt Christmas ornament pattern is easy and fun to make. It mimics a traditional honeycomb folded paper decoration. Play with different color combinations to make fun patterns or use...
View ArticlePaper Strip Inspired Felt Ornaments
Here is another easy-to-make felt ornament that was inspired by the popular paper strip ornaments. My girls had a dance convention last weekend and I had lots of sitting around time to get some...
View ArticleCut Away Window Felt Ornaments Tutorial
These Cut Away Window Felt Ornaments are a fun craft for adults and kids alike. With just two simple stitches, a bit of craft glue, and a small amount of wool felt, you can play with different shapes...
View ArticleRetro Crochet Snowflake Ornament Pattern
As a kid, my Nana always had these hand crocheted lace snowflakes on her tree. Her mother-in-law (my great-grandmother) had made them. They were delicately made and starched until they were firm....
View ArticleRibbon Candy Felt Ornament Pattern
This ribbon candy felt ornament with wooden beads came to be because I had a bunch of 1 inch wide felt strips left over from my paper inspired felt onion ornaments. I also had a stash of wooden beads...
View ArticleStacked Wool Felt Christmas Tree Ornament
I found a cute stacked wool felt Christmas tree ornament at a store a few years ago. When people see it, all my friends and family all assume I made it. Although I didn’t make that one, I have always...
View ArticleEaster Egg Window Art
After our crazy winter, it might seem hard to believe that Spring is just around the corner, but it is! We also have an early Easter this year. If you haven’t started any spring crafts yet, our Easter...
View ArticlePumpkin Patch Scarecrow Coloring Page
Now that it’s autumn, our happy little scarecrow’s job is over, and he has time to visit with friends, some of them are crows! Hanging out in the pumpkin patch is a perfect way to catch up with friends...
View ArticleToilet Paper Roll Pumpkins Tutorial
We love decorating with pumpkins during Autumn, who doesn’t, right? Unlike “Halloween” decorations that really are only appropriate closer to the holiday, a hard working pumpkin will be with you in...
View ArticleMason Jar Leaf Candle Holder Project
If you have spent any time searching for fall crafts online, you have probably encountered several variations of this Mason Jar Leaf Candle Holder Project. Covering a canning jar with decoupage leaves...
View ArticleHalloween T-shirt Designs :: Jack-o-Lantern Stencil Pattern
Every year at my girls’ dance studio, the kids perform a short Halloween dance in every class. This means that all week long, leading up to Halloween they dress up. They like to have a different outfit...
View ArticleFall Garland Craft from Toilet Paper Rolls
When you think of autumn, what is the first word that comes to mind? If you live somewhere that has deciduous trees, chances are you said “color”. When we see a palate of oranges, reds, golds and...
View ArticlePumpkin Glue Resist Painting Tutorial
I have a cabinet in our eating area that I use as a seasonal display area. I replace summer candles, with autumn candles, flowers with colorful leaves, and framed summer paintings with autumn ones....
View ArticleStriped Tissue Paper Mason Jar Project Vase
This striped tissue paper mason jar project can be used as either a vase or candle holder. Change the tissue paper colors to make lovely table top decorations for every season. Be sure to visit our...
View ArticleEasel Ornaments Tutorial :: Set 1
Nothing is quite so nostalgic as putting up the annual Christmas tree. Memories are shared, and we meander through the years every time we touch an ornament. I love traditions so my family was quite...
View ArticleElf Applique Pattern :: North Pole Pals
At this time of year, it is understandably busy at the North Pole. Fortunately, Santa is surrounded by a group of friends that help make the chaos joyful! We have a new collection of Christmas...
View ArticleReindeer Applique Pattern :: North Pole Pals
Today we are sharing our Reindeer Applique Pattern, the second in our North Pole Pals series. I happen to think he is just a cutie, and I’d be pleased as punch, or perhaps eggnog, to call him a pal!...
View ArticleWatercolor Snowflake Craft
Baby, it’s cold outside! Normally that is something you just hear in the northern states, but today it seems to be cold all over the country! Going with that old adage… If life gives you lemons, make...
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