Every July we come home from the shore with a bag of seashells, and every year I used to lose that bag to the back of a closet. The grandkids pick them one by one — “Grandma, look at THIS one” — and then all those little treasures sit in a ziplock until nobody remembers…
Every summer I end up with a windowsill full of flowers I can’t bear to throw out — a few blooms from the garden, a stem someone handed me, the little wildflowers the grandkids pick on a walk. For years they just wilted in a jar. Then I started pressing them into bookmarks, and now…
Hi friend! Have you noticed the little beaded charms hanging off everyone’s phones and bags lately? They are cute, they are everywhere, and the best part is you can make one yourself in about ten minutes. Here is how. Making a beaded phone charm with colorful beads and small pliers Why beaded phone charms are…
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Hello, my wonderful crafting friends! As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, I find myself reaching for my jewelry-making supplies more than ever. There’s something absolutely magical about creating beautiful autumn-inspired jewelry pieces while sipping hot apple cider and watching the world transform outside my window. Today, I’m thrilled to share my…
Hello, my wonderful crafting friends! As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin their spectacular color show, I find myself absolutely giddy with excitement about one of my favorite seasonal crafting activities—flower pot decorating! There’s something truly magical about transforming plain terracotta pots into stunning autumn masterpieces that bring warmth and personality…
