New use for wallpaper
Vintage 1970s wallpaper turned into a durable cover for Emma's … Continue reading
Posted in File under crafty
pretend you own a golf course
Kids are funny.
If a parent ever suggested that their kids set up a pretend golf course they'd scoff at the suggestion.
But give them some colourful paper, a couple of putters, some golf balls (and free run of the basement) they might come up with the idea all by themselves.
Our … Continue reading
Finger fairies
This is Sarah's own invention. I just adore it.
To make:
Sarah used a type of Bellflower we have growing around here. It's a rather invasive perennial that's all over our yard and the greater neighborhood. (I'm willing to bet this would work with similarly-shaped flowers just as … Continue reading
The greenest tea you’ll ever see
... isn't tea at all.
I'm experimenting with moss transplanting. This is my first stab at it:
I might try to kick start my own batch. Did you know that you can whirl up moss in a blender along with some buttermilk and then spread the mixture onto whatever surface you want to become … Continue reading
the end of family pottery class
Awhile back I was musing aloud about our weekly family pottery class. I was feeling a little sorry for myself because my creativity seemed to have left me just as I signed us up for the class.
Tonight is the final class and I have to say, I'm kind of glad it's ending.
Emma and Sarah have … Continue reading