easy wood lettering: the l-o-v-e-r project

When we go upstate for the weekend I get all crazy with craft stores and spray paint. This is barely a project, but it was lots of fun and you get fast, easy results. Which sometimes, is just what...

aquatic habitat for marimo balls

We had a great time this weekend digging through the memory boxes for stones, shells and sea-things collected from our travels to make aquatic habitats for our new Marimo. All you need is a glass...

golden animal ornaments

These golden animal ornaments are so beautiful, it’s crazy how easy they are to make. This project is also a great way to preserve old memories by turning your kids toys into family ornaments that...

vine and pine, a simple fall wreath

Creating a simple, natural looking fall wreath is as easy as cleaning up the yard. Lucky for us, the talented artist and designer Matt Lanci come by the other day to show us how it’s done. A quick...

copper ‘heads and tails’ animal magnets

Don’t worry, no real animals were harmed in the making of this craft… only some plastic kids toys. Instead of wondering what to do with your old grimy kids toys, give them a good dish soap bath and...

neon-pop pinecone ornaments

Here on the east coast the days seem shorter and the air is brisk, leaves have been falling and the trees are almost bare. The time has come for enjoying cool weather hikes and cleaning up our...

astro rocks

This last weekend was a craftacular activities weekend. And while there are some pretty awesome easy projects coming up, these simple Astro Rocks were kind of like an added bonus. I mean, when your...

the easiest terrarium ever

After a nice long summer of travel and beaches, there’s nothing like settling back into the snuggly fall weather with a little home updating. After hanging the awesome Chris Marley owl butterfly we...

make a game: bowling

While the possibilities for oven bake clay are virtually endless, we always find ourselves going back to the same type of project with ours. We like to make toys for our toys! This is oven bake...

paper doghouse

When it’s time for some rainy-day after school fun, sit down at the table for another craft that doubles as an activity. Using heavyweight paper, we outlined our designs in black ink then filled it...

necklace organization

Cleaning up the bedroom recently and decided to use this old wood block for textile printing to hang and organize necklaces. It works great and I love having my necklaces on display (and untangled)!

meet and make: Coco, the glove bunny

It’s time to get stitching for spring with this super cute glove bunny. This is Coco, bunny #1 in my bunny making journey (I have since stitched up and shared over 20 of these little guys)...

new plants – temporary recycled planter

I purchased a couple of new plants for spring. I figured that they could live in their plastic planters for another month or so before I transfer them to new pots… but those ugly green plastic...

the accidental doggie bed

So…. accidents happen!! For example, when your dog throws up on your comforter and it says “Dry Clean Only” but there’s vomit on it, and it’s gross, and you put it in the wash anyway, only to...

recycled paper sunburst wheel

This project was inspired by a recent trip to the American Folk Art Museum (gift shop) in New York City. This simple-looking project is not as easy as it appears. Sure, it’s just folded paper with...

KITCHENadventures : sick day soup

(click the pic for the how-to)

dry goods jars

Around my home there’s always a use for an empty jar!

a house fit for a (tooth) fairy

A wonderfully warm weekend inspired a little backyard clean-up/mini-dance party. One of my friends recently lost her tooth, and while washing away the winter debris we talking about the tooth fairy...

KITCHENadventures : homemade dog food

click the pic for another tasty pet recipe! woof.

new kitchen adventures post: homemade almond milk

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whole wheat naan veggie pizza

Check out the new section — Kitchen Adventures. For the next few weeks I will be doing some cross-posting, but the kitchen-crafting section is a whole new blog!! Find it by clicking the link on the...

button bouquet

Visiting relatives, I spied this darling button bouquet and snapped a few shots. The project is simple and great for kids. You will need: - an assortment of buttons - green floral tape - green...

dinner becomes breakfast (or lunch)

** since piecing together a meal can be both a project and an art form, I’ve decided to add kitchen adventures to the list of craftivities posted on this site. You should know, however, that I’m...

key to my heart: linocut prints

This may come as a surprise since I don’t post a lot about either.. but two of my favorite mediums to dabble in are linocut printing and india ink. Here’s a quickie run-through of my latest...

the hearts project

Get in the Valentine’s mood and start spreading the love a little earlier this year with a project that ends in a gift. While this is a photo project, moreover, it’s a way to leave a little heart...

wonka party

Someone I know is having a birthday this week and it’s going to be a Wonka Party!! In preparation for the big day her sister and I helped her make some decorations over the weekend. It was a cold...

the natural face

Let’s preface this by saying – I have extremely sensitive skin. Because of this, once I find a product regimen that doesn’t dry my skin or cause breakouts, I’m not quick to stray. As far as face...

real home style

a thousand paper cranes

Last week, at a Trim the Tree party, a friend brushed me up on my origami skills and re-taught me how to make paper cranes… for this, I am grateful. A Holiday Story (within a story within a story)...

homemade dog food

Those who know me personally are often entertained by stories of my troublesome little dog. He wears diapers, jumps on counter tops, dumps the trash, opens doors, barks at everything and everyone…...