I have often wondered if a rumor in the crafting world were true– that it’s simple to create your own lampshade with a few simple craft supplies. Typically I favor crafts that use recycled materials but I came across this inexpensive lamp last week and decided I would finally give this project a try. And […]
I just returned from a short vacation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. My son and I went camping in a caboose, searched for waterfalls, hiked trails in the woods, and visited a couple state parks. We also collected a plethora of brochures and maps along the way. As I unpacked from the trip, […]
It’s flower season in New England — daisies, lilies, petunias, zinnias, and other brightly colored flowers are blooming in every corner of the region. If you don’t have a flower garden of your own, farmer’s markets are bustling with flower vendors. Road side stands also offer charming bouquets for reasonable prices. As much as I love […]
The 4th of July is just a couple days away, which means barbecues, parades and fireworks are on the horizon. If you are hosting or attending a barbecue this week, these painted utensils are easy to make and can accompany whatever food items you plan to serve or bring. Materials to Make Patriotic Painted Utensils: […]
Summer seems to be a time that craft projects take the back burner in New England. Beaches, flea markets, baseball, camping and all the other summer traditions take center stage while the weather is prime. But rainy summer days have been plentiful lately so I organized my craft items and came across a healthy supply of scrap […]
Father’s Day is Sunday June 16, 2013 which means you have a couple weeks to plan a gift for the dads and granddads in your life. This week’s blog features DIY magnets that fit well into the decor of the infamous “man cave”, garage, tool shed, bachelor’s den, and other spaces guys might retreat to. […]
I absolutely love these planters– they are windowsill friendly and add instant vintage charm to a room. They are also a fun and unique gift to make for Mother’s Day, for a hostess gift, or for a friend who loves gardening and collecting vintage items. You may have small vintage tins or pitchers at your home […]
Each year, my mother and I celebrate Mother’s Day over lobster rolls. It’s a yearly tradition I look forward to since it combines two things I absolutely love and enjoy—traditional New England food and time spent with my mom. She has always been creative about finding quaint and charming eateries in New England, a passion that […]
As we come around to May Day 2013 I am reminded that I started writing for Yankee Magazine’s Crafty Yankee blog last year at this time. I wrote my very first blog post about making May baskets. I am posting another blog this year about May baskets since there are many ways to make them […]
I have a child with food dye allergies which makes dyeing Easter eggs a bit of a challenge, so each year we explore a new way to decorate eggs without dyes. This year we gave papier-mâché Easter eggs a try. I hope you have as much fun making these as I did! Materials for Papier-Mâché […]
It’s hard to believe that Easter is right around the corner with all this snow still lingering in New England. Easter crafts add a pop of color and cheer to any room or table, and this project for Easter boxes filled with wooden eggs plays up pastel spring colors and vintage inspired images. Materials for […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner but it’s not too late to get crafting projects done for the holiday. Valentine’s Day paper cones are a quick craft to make and can be made for decoration or filled with sweets for gift giving. Materials Needed for Valentine’s Day Cones: Scrapbook paper in pink, red […]
