Crafting

Nature crowns are magical things. Weaving branches, flowers, leaves and little bits of nature into a crown, gives children a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, develop fine motor skills…

I love Valentine’s Day, but I don’t love all the candy and plastic that goes along with it. Last year my kids and I made earth-friendly Easy Heart Shaped Seed…

Handmade ornaments are the most treasured holiday decorations in our home. Each one is a miniature time capsule that we dig up every December, reminding us of special moments in…

A few years ago I invited a group of families into my home to make wet felted lanterns for Winter Solstice. I covered my living room floor in a large…

I started this quilt before Teddy was born, a year and a half ago, and finally finished it after Easter. I bought the Boogie Monster fabric up North and didn’t get enough so…

The weather has been wet and we’ve been sick with a terrible cold. This means we haven’t gone out much and we’re all feeling a little restless. My children have…

I have been working on a twin size quilt for my daughter the last couple months. Because I am a newbie quilter and a perfectionist each stage of making the…

Right before Teddy was born a friend gave me an aromatherapy rice pack. It got plenty of use the first few month after childbirth. In fact, I’m not sure how…

Today is Mardi Gras; the last day before Lent begins. It’s the culmination of a week (or weeks) of celebration that have been going on all over the world. Many French…

With Valentine’s Day this coming Tuesday, there is no shortage of love inspired crafts, recipes and activities in the blogosphere. This year we will be keeping our Valentine’s Day celebration simple,…