Category: Crafting How-to’s

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...

Fleece Scarves

Fleece scarves are a warm welcome on a cold winter day. These scarves can easily be made in under an hour.

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...

Paper Mache Ghosts

Paper Mache Ghosts

The secret to making fabric ghosts hold their shape is a little flour and water. These are loads of fun to make and look great displayed as a group or on festive Halloween wreaths.

Charlie Brown Great Pumpkin Wreath

Charlie Brown Great Pumpkin Wreath

“There are 3 things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” Familiar words to anyone who likes Charlie Brown. Earlier this week we broke out the Halloween...

Cornhusk Dolls

Cornhusk Dolls

Cornhusk dolls allow the crafter endless possibilities. They can be anything from cute and simple to elegant and refined. You will need: Dried cornhusks Thread/string An acorn or other small round object Wreath wire...

Birdhouse Gourds

Gourd Birdhouses

A dried gourd can make a cozy house for some lucky bird and it can make an attractive decoration for a yard as well.