Tin Can Luminaries
There is an updated video version of this post available here. Old soup containers can be recycled to make beautiful candleholders. The holes punched in the tin exude a warm glow from the candle...
Author: The Woodland Elf
Cream Cheese Stir Fry
I don’t know if this technically qualifies as a stir-fry, but it has a lot of the same ingredients. It’s sort of like house fried rice with cream cheese. I usually make this cream...
Fleece Scarves
Fleece scarves are a warm welcome on a cold winter day. These scarves can easily be made in under an hour.
Scrap Paper Christmas Tree Garland
These garlands are made using the same technique as gum-wrapper chains. Scrap paper offers an alternative to gum wrappers, giving a wider selection of prints and colors, and does not require hours of chewing...
Mini Pies
Mini pies are a quick and easy way to add a little treat to your meals. When you take a brown bag lunch to work multiple days a week, you’re bound to eventually come...
Sights of The Season: Exterior Illumination
There’s nothing quite like the holidays. Christmas trees, candles, holly garlands, and of course, extension cords being used well beyond their intended capacity. Here’s an amusing yet truthful shot of holiday decorating. Copyright ©...
Kid Wine: A non-alcoholic alternative
With the holidays beginning Thursday, there will be many get-togethers, and many people driving home afterward. Instead of adding to the dangers of the road by serving wine, try this non-alcoholic alternative. For years,...
Broom Ladies
These cute little brooms are functional as well as decorative. Made of broom corn, they are excellent as hand brooms. You will need: Broomcorn (also called ornamental grass/sorghum) Material for dress, face, and hands...
Wheat Weaving: Heart
At the end of the season, I always like to make a few weavings out of rye or wheat.Wheat weavings, also called corn dollies, are traditional end of harvest crafts. They can also be...
