The Hush of Winter
The first real snow arrived here a few days ago, and with it comes the wonderous hush of winter. The distant cars on the roads are suddenly silenced, the woods are still and calm,...
Author: The Woodland Elf
Be Bee Friendly
Without bees there is no pollination, and without pollination, there is no food. Be Bee Friendly.
How to Make a Handstamped Treasure Box
Basic stamping techniques and a little varnish can turn a plain wooden box into a cute keepsake. Video tutorial by Amber Reifsteck, The Woodland Elf
Christmas Card Lampshade
Here’s a good way to upcycle old Christmas cards and broken lampshades while ending up with a free decoration for next year. You will need: An old lamp shade Old Christmas cards Silver or...
New Logo
There is something indescribably satisfying about organizing. Organizing excites me. It’s as if removing clutter from my physical environment also clears my mind, giving me new energy and new project ideas. I finally tackled...
Little Hearts Wreath
Lately I’ve been getting a lot of help in finding shops that will take my craft items. One of my fellow market vendors was very kind in mentioning my name to several people who...
Best Hot Chocolate Ever!
I found myself this morning in the Dahli Java (by the Byrne Dairy on Main Street in Canandaigua if you’re looking for it) on my way to a tailoring mission. I don’t drink coffee,...
The Joys of Winter
I’m sure that most people hate me for saying it, but I love winter! I finally get to relax a bit. The holidays are over, work at the office is slow, and it’s too...
Charlie Brown Iron-on Transfer Paper Shirt
One of my cousins is a Charlie Brown nut. I think he has every line in the Christmas and Great Pumpkin specials memorized. So this year for Christmas, we wanted to give him a...
A Christmas Cookie Party
Most everyone who celebrates Christmas also takes part in the simple joy of making Christmas cookies. There is something very satisfactory about rolling out a lump of cookie dough and pressing in cookie cutters...
