Our wreath is finished and it looks great, especially in low light. Tonight was the auction for the Festival of Trees and the wreath brought $625. We don’t receive that money but just a share of the pot, whatever they chose to give us. Tomorrow the display is open to the public and they vote…
Category: Crafts
Festival of Trees
I went in to the library to finish decorating for our Open House and Silent Auction next Monday. It’s a big and fun party and we try to do it up right. It does take a fair amount of work though! As I worked, my co-workers were busy creating a wreath to donate to the…
Aspen Alcohol Ink
Well, it has arrived. Our first real rain since spring. .56” ! It’s still raining, too. While I could have still cleaned my chicken coop, my heart wasn’t in it. So… time for crafts! Victoria bought me this Yupo paper for alcohol ink. The paper is translucent and it looks the best back-lit, so I…
Notice
Remember my buffalo skull? I didn’t like that it blended into the wall so much, so I painted these wildflowers… Then I finally put them together! I kinda like it… you definitely notice the skull more! What do you think?
Notion
Don’t ask me what I’m going to do with it. A pin? A necklace? A sun catcher in my window? I don’t have the foggiest notion…
Easter Gifts
Well, MJ, you guessed it. My craft from yesterday was upcycling/recycling knitting needles into bracelets for the girls… I made key chains for the boys. I liked them probably more than the kids did, but that appreciation will come with time. Someday, I hope they’ll look back on all the stuff I’ve made them and…
Guess
Well, my little cough has turned into more and my drugs haven’t done anything yet. I hoped I’d be good to go, but I’m rather miserable and I only finished half my list today. Easter may be a bit later tomorrow… I’m just hoping for a good night’s sleep! If I can sleep in… that’d…
Big OOPS
It’s that time of year to break out the pysanky dye for eggs. I’ve already taught a class at the library. I’ve had four grandkids at various times start their own eggs. Of course, as I teach, I have to work on an egg myself… and then I HAVE to finish them… As I’m melting…
Plates
With bad weather comes time to craft! My latest plates…
Kinda Cool
I had vague plans of teaching the young girls a craft over Christmas holiday. It never worked out. No biggee. But I was prepared. They know how to crochet, but often just create long snakes. I had a plan to teach them how to make a hot pad or placemat. I just finally finished a…
Good Idea (not)
It was grey and cloudy and cold today and I decided it was a good day to craft! First I had to reclaim part of my Indian room back from the overflow of Christmas and wrapping paper! Finally settling in, I drew inspiration from a pair of earrings I’d bought for my birthday present. They…