This year for our AHG troop ornament exchange I created paint brush snowmen. These charming snowmen were a huge hit. And no one knew how easy and affordable they were to make. Continue reading “Snowman Paintbrush Ornament”
Recently I stumbled upon several projects my daughter completed as an Explorer. To complete the Home Decorating Merit Badge, she created a set of interchangeable Seasonal centerpieces. 
The local craft group that I belong to recently made crosses. I love how they turned out. Everyone of them was different and reflected the individuals taste. Here is mine. Continue reading “A Cross”
I love growing fresh herbs in my kitchen window. Herbs are one of the few plants I have been able to grow successfully. They are available all year-long and even if I manage to kill the plants (which happens more often than I care to admit), I am able to save the dried leaves and use them. Continue reading “Herb Garden”
I was super excited to have my nieces spend a week with me over Christmas break. Together we made home-made ornaments for the tree.
The week before they arrived I made a batch of Air Dry Clay (see the recipe below). I used an assortment of cookie cutters that I had in my collection to cut the different shapes. When they arrived, I pulled out my acrylic craft paint and some brushes. Each one is as unique as they are, and it worked at the various skill level of the girls. After the paint was dry, I hot glued an ornament hook to the back and they were ready to hang. Continue reading “Homemade Clay Ornaments”
