Wheat Weaving: Dreamcatcher
Traditional wheat weavings designs had many meanings in ancient times. Some were used as courting favors, some were meant to bring luck, and many were used to ensure a bountiful harvest in the next...
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How to Make a Gilded Butterfly Card
The butterfly on this card has wings outlined in gold paper, and little foam stickers give it a 3D effect. Video tutorial by Amber Reifsteck, The Woodland Elf
Churning Butter
Some days are butter days. (Yes, at my house I still actually churn my own butter). My mom’s cousin has a dairy farm where he sells raw milk, so every few weeks my aunt...
Wall Paper Valentines
My aunt used to work for a design company and every year, when the new wallpaper samples would come in, she would give us the books containing the old samples from the previous year....
Sponge Painting
Sponge painting is an easy way to add a little texture to a wall by layering multiple shades. A few years ago, my mother decided to upgrade her kitchen walls. The paper was getting...
Groovy Jeans
Turn an old pair of jeans into a 60’s flashback. Hippies and bellbottoms are synonymous with each other. The young generation of the 1960’s counter culture wholeheartedly embraced what had originally been a navy...
Catching a Swarm of Honeybees
Catching a swarm of bees is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. It’s a little different than ordering a swarm, because they don’t come in the convenient little package. You actually have to catch a live...
Alova Skin Pouch
This pouch goes well with western or medieval costumes or can be used as an accessory to more modern dress. Items needed: Alova fabric 7 inch piece of fake leather string Stainless steel slotted...
Quick and Easy Handmade Valentine Card
This card is quick and easy if you want to give something with the handmade look without spending a lot of handmade time. Video tutorial by Amber Reifsteck, The Woodland Elf
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,...
