The Woodland Elf Blog

Gourd Snowmen

There is an updated video version of this post available here. These little snowmen never melt no matter what the weather. Made from dried birdhouse gourds, they will last for years. You will need:...

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...

Cream Cheese Stir Fry

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.

Mini Pies

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

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 ©...

Making your own grape juice

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

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...

Book Bags

These little bags are named for their construction material, not what they carry. They’re a great way to recycle old hardcover books. You Will Need:Hardcover book 1 yard of material Hot glue gun Bag...