Stenciling has become a popular trend in the crafting and DIY community, with many people using it to add unique designs and patterns to various surfaces. However, one common issue that many stenciling enthusiasts face is bleed-through, which can ruin the final result of their project. The PVPP method is a simple yet effective technique […] Read more…
We see these signs everywhere we go. But why not make it exactly how you want and even save a little bit of money? To begin, decide how large you would like your sign to be. Remember, really large signs need some serious hanging hardware, so be mindful when selecting a size. Without buying a […] Read more…
The best part of this project is that most of the items you already have on hand. It is a great project to involve kids with. Plus you can save a lot of money. Directions: 1. First, washed them off in the sink to clean them well. 2. Lay them out on a foil-lined pan […] Read more…
Pinecones and dried herbs such as rosemary, sage leaves, and cinnamon sticks make fragrant kindling for an outdoor or indoor fire — and, unlike composite firelogs and lighter fluid, don’t rely on chemicals to ignite the flame. This makes a great project with your kids because it gets them outside in nature collecting some of […] Read more…
With the upcoming Easter holiday, many families will be off to their local Big Box store to get their egg dying kits. I remember dying eggs the night before the “big day” when I was little. If you come from a large family like mine, there were a lot of eggs to boil in preparation. […] Read more…
This is a wonderful treat to make with all the “Feet” of snow we get in Maine. Try it and enjoy. Just remember, the snow needs to be White!!! Not yellow, brown or have any other foreign material in it. Make this nectar in a jar, so you can make just small batches of snow […] Read more…
Being in the business of creating reproduction furniture, there is a strong movement to create the “look of old”. I personally do like the look, but that does not mean that the piece should be in poor quality, especially when you are technically creating a “new piece”. How far do you go with the distressed look? Is […] Read more…
It is amazing how expensive it is to buy grungy candles and crafts. Visiting various shops across New England, it appears to be a very hot item, but to pay $6.00 a piece for one battery operated candle, I feel is a bit much. I know, we all need to make a living, so I […] Read more…