Crafting

I must say, this is one of the most delicious snacks ever. Salty and sweet, easy to make, it’s perfect for a party favor. It can be a little…

In northern European countries, where the winters are very long, very cold and very dark, the much-anticipated arrival of summer is definitely something to celebrate. The festival commemorating such…

Here’s a quick, but super-handsome method to wrap a bottle for a man. Caution: Don’t use one of HIS shirts for this one, or your gift may be received…

I am thrilled to share my latest obsession: screen-printing. It’s fun, easy, and sooooo creative! I’m familiar with fabric paints, but never knew that bold, graphic, repeatable designs were…

Twisty Stix are a great way to put a twist on a classic candy.  You can control the sugar, and even add a bit of nutrition! Check out my…

I’ve been making these sugar eggs since I was a kid… in fact, I still have one that I made back then!  It’s a bit faded, and my kitties…

Bonus St. Patrick’s day post… a cookie! The Irish are known to bring us the promise of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, so this…

To commemorate St Patrick’s day, here’s a project that incorporates an important Irish symbol – the Celtic Knot.  This bracelet is macramé, and uses one of the most popular…

The holidays are over, and it’s time for spring cleaning, and one of the keys to getting organized is labeling.  I decided to make labels for chore lists that…

I’m really excited about this: Art Glass Clay.  Imagine.  Glass you can actually mold with your own two hands, and fire at home! That’s kind of like alchemy to…