When my granddaughter celebrated her first birthday, I wanted to do something special in the way of crafting a card for her.
It needed to be sturdy enough so that she could handle it without having to worry that it would fall apart. I thought of a kit I’d seen that spelled out M-O-M in a craft store. Each letter became fatter so that the...
Spring turns my thoughts to nature, rebirth and new promises.
I’ve had an affinity for and curiosity about birds since childhood. One spring, a robin built its nest right outside my bedroom window, and I was able to watch the entire spectacle of a nurturing, sometimes-tough-love mother bird encouraging her babies to leave the nest —...
Winter hideaway. Sounds romantic, doesn’t it? To me, though, it describes what the mate to my gloves and mittens seem to do. I inevitably end up with mismatched gloves this time of the year (not to mention socks — but that’s another column).
Easter comes early this year, so I looked at a couple of those gloves and thought that there had...
Consider those cute, multicolored conversation hearts. And those bright-red cinnamon bears and hearts. They’re all just too cheery after this gray winter to hide away where they can’t be seen.
These last-minute treat holders will show them off as they’re meant to be.
Buy your vinyl at most fabric stores. I like the medium grade....
What is it about the start of a new year that makes us want to become organized? Perhaps the happy chaos of the holiday season is over and the coming year offers us the promise of a fresh start — a way to do things better.
This month’s project helps organize your handcrafted greeting cards.
Both of these alternatives can also be...
