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Don’t You Love Old Mason Jars?

Some of my upcoming crafts will be using mason jars. They are a wonderful surface to use for lighting, painting and filling with “stuff”. But did you know…. the earliest jars were sealed with wax. The threaded mason jars were developed in 1858 by tinsmith John L. Mason. He developed a way to cut threads […] Read more…

Maple Snow Treats

Kids are sledding, and everyone else is wondering when the snow will melt!  Great way to use fresh “WHITE” snow. Maple-Snow Treats Gather fresh snow from outside, take it inside (keep it from melting!) and boil some maple syrup.  It needs to be real maple syrup. Add one tablespoon of butter and stir until melted. Keep stirring for 6-7 […] Read more…

How Crafts Help Your Mind And Body

It seems many people think that crafts are items that you purchase. Little do they realize that when you engage in a craft, whether it is clay, painting or sewing, you relax and become much more focused. Granted we all get a bit frustrated if a project doesn’t go as well as planned, but that is […] Read more…