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Today we are exploring Flower Creativity – I chose to begin our very first Flower Pressing Tutorial with the children. Pressing flowers is another one of those “childhood” traditional crafts that you can try – it issurprisinghow successfully certain flowers press (while, ahem, others don’t). How to press flowers – 10 excellent tips and tricks … Read more
We absolutely love sea glass. It is incredibly beautiful, and hunting for sea glass has become one of our favourite beach activities whenever the kids and I go on holiday. Over the years, we have brought home quite a collection.. and it is a wonderful way to gather beach treasures without damaging nature. After all, … Read more
Embroidery Hoop Flower Pocket: An Easy Garden-to-Home Project Here’s my confession: I nearly skipped writing this post because the craft seemed far too easy. Then I reminded myself that keeping things simple is basically my specialty, so let’s get started. You’ll only need a $3 embroidery hoop (mine actually cost less than $3 at Walmart), … Read more
I Tested Cyanotype Sun Printing 6 Times So You Can Skip the Trial and Error (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly) If you’ve been here for a while, you already know I’m drawn to anything that transforms what’s growing in my garden into something beautiful for my home. So when I fell into the … Read more
Join us today to discover how to crochet a Kawaii Lemon! This wonderfully adorable Amigurumi Lemon Pattern was created by Melissa Bradley-Valcher to celebrate the release of her brilliant new (and practical) Kawaii Crochet Card deck! Gather your crochet hooks and get ready to make something lovely! Please be aware: this project has been reproduced … Read more
What can you do with flowers besides arranging them in a vase? Flowers offer countless creative possibilities: preserve them in frames, weave them into wreaths, place them in bowls, or include them in handmade presents. They also add charm to seasonal decorations, bookmarks, sachets, and plenty more. Each summer, I somehow end up with far … Read more
DIY Flower Journal: Preserve Your Garden & Travel Memories I’m always searching for another creative hands-on project, and this one was especially enjoyable to assemble. My passion for pressing flowers and my fondness for journaling finally came together. Not long ago, I bought a miniature flower press that was compact enough to carry in my … Read more
By now, I’ve pressed hundreds of flowers, ranging from Trader Joe’s ranunculus during a snowy January storm to roses, cosmos, and cherry blossoms picked directly from my garden. I’ve built a sizable flower press, experimented with every kind of paper, and spoiled plenty of blooms while figuring out what truly works. This is the resource … Read more
Few things compare to a handmade Christmas ornament, particularly when it is a charming Preschooler Christmas Craft that also serves as a beautiful keepsake…? So, why not try some of these adorable Keepsake Photo Ornament Ideas? They offer a delightful way to craft with your little ones while making treasured photo keepsakes to enjoy and … Read more
Cheerful Potatoes and other uplifting Affirmation Amigurumis are incredibly popular right now – particularly if you enjoy crocheting adorable presents for loved ones or selling playful creations at craft markets and fairs. Well.. if you’re just as fond of these as we are, I have the ideal project AND crochet book for you today! I’m … Read more