Category: Crafts

Craft Projects

On my cluttered desktop this first week of May (W1 may 2017) you might find an interesting mish mash of things. This week I’m working in the gardens, keeping up with my fitness reading, and…

  I’ve always been a DIY person, from making clothes, building cabinets, sewing curtains, pottery, and so much more. When there is something to be done, I love to look for creative ways to finish…

Our summers are mostly spent outside and with friends. As a group, we often gather together for meals, each bringing their own dish. Like most groups of friends, there’s a central location where most folks…

I’m adding these tiny dragon scale booties to my Etsy shop. The color caught my eye immediately and I think it goes fabulously with the pattern. Perhaps it is a bit dark for a little…

5 Easy steps to brewing your own fermented teas I’ve watched, patiently, from the sidelines while various friends and family started brewing their own DIY Kombucha. Because I’ve wanted to try for some time, but,…

Making Hypertufa Planters I intended to make Hypertufa Planters since I discovered it was a thing, recently it happened. The catalyst was mostly due to the idea of creating a new garden space in planters,…

Tying one knot can quickly create a fun flirty vest, from a scarf! The theme of “converting a scarf to a wearable item” lead me to this really fun video, via: MomTrends. There have been…

Turn your favorite old jeans into a skirt My favorite pair of jeans sits, folded, on the top shelf of my closet. I’ve never worn a jean skirt, but might be soon in an effort…

Making your own self watering planter I love all the self water planters that have come out on the market recently. Luckily one source for gardening toys tools, Gardeners Supply, has their main offices here…

DIY Hypertufa plant pots (updated 2020) It’s easier than you might think. I’ve been thinking of creating a kitchen garden where conditions are better suited. The biggest road block was the increasing cost of planters;…