Tagged: crafts
How to Make Gourds into Snowmen
A little paint and some black felt is all that’s necessary to transform a dried birdhouse gourd into a charming holiday snowman.
Sherbet Tie-Dye
I’m not sure what the technical name for this sort of tie-dye is, but I call it sherbet tie-dye due to the fact that it’s part white, part colored, kinda like sherbet ice-cream. This...
Rub-on Transfer Garden Wagon
Rub-on transfers can give new life to old wood. They look hand-painted, but are so much simpler. I had one of those little wooden garden wagons lying around in storage. It was weathered and...
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
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....
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
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
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...
