Jun 06 2021
This cupcake potholder is made by using three strands of yarn at a time. This way, the pot holder turns out nice and thick. I also love the look of the large stitches, and it saves a bit of time. The only problem with crochet potholders is that they still have “holes” in them, so …
Jun 03 2021
I know that every year, hundreds of fathers will be getting something that fathers have been receiving for decades. It’s fast, it’s simple and doesn’t every dad need a tie. I know for myself, I have always tried to avoid purchasing a tie for any occasion (I hate to run with the pack) but one …
May 30 2021
Here’s a great father’s day craft that is excellent for younger children to create. What you need: A magnetic strip (you can buy these at most craft stores and it usually comes in a roll) Juice can lid Paper White glue Markers What you need to do: Cut out a circle from the construction paper that …
May 25 2021
Making soap can be a fun craft project for all ages! I make them for my own personal use because most commercially made soaps simply don’t compare to good handmade soaps. Also, I have fun choosing the base and fragrance combination to make my own perfectly customized bars of soap. It’s also a great project …
May 21 2021
With Father’s Day coming up next month, I thought now would be a good time to get started on posting a few Father’s Day Craft. I decided that I would start off with a real tear jerker of a gift idea. This is one that I made for my husband on his second year of …
May 10 2021
Make Your Own Cleaning Solutions and Save Money Is your spring cleaning really as clean as you think it is? Spring cleaning is supposed to be a ritual of purging the accumulated dirt, germs and odor from a winter-weary home to create a clean and healthy living space. Unfortunately, the often caustic and toxic ingredients …
May 10 2021
Making homemade soap is fun and rewarding for me, however I don’t always have the time or money to shop for a long list of specialty oils. This is when a simple trip to the grocery store will suffice. You can make some very fine soap with oils found in most every grocery store. The …
Apr 27 2021
I love candles whether they are tall, short, scented or plain; there is just something about surrounding myself with lit candles as I either work or simply enjoying a good book. Candles can be very personal but I have found that the most personal candles are the ones that you make yourself. My personal favourite …
Jan 02 2021
At the beginning of last year, I posted how to make a colorful temperature blanket. This is a fun way to commemorate the year and blend all of these wonderful colors into one project. Here is a picture of the beginning of this year’s temperature blanket, on top of last year’s temperature blanket, which I am …
Jul 04 2020
This documentary follows the Eastern Band of Cherokee natives as they work to revitalize their endangered language. The Emmy award winning film was created by Danica Cullinan and Neal Hutcheson, and produced by Walt Wolfram. When a language disappears, a lot is lost. A language is a repository of cultural wealth. Each language is a …
