These vintage inspired snow globe jar toppers are easy to make and perfect for gifts like candy, gift cards and other small goodies. Keep in mind that when you decorate and modify this canning lid, it’s no longer good for…

Today’s crafty diversion – a Fall felt ball garland. These are easy to make and fun to decorate with for any season. I quickly strung together about 30 felt balls or so with a thick needle and embroidery thread. As…

This is a great project to do with the kids. I can often find cigar boxes at thrift stores and I usually pay about $2 or $3 each. As the goal should be for a bird to actually go inside…

How to make your own home made play dough: First things first. You will need: 2 cups floor 1 cup salt 4 tsp cream of tartar 2 cups water 3 tbsp vegetable oil Put dry ingredients in a big mixing…

I was wine tasting the other day, and spotted a friendly little horse ornament made out of corks on the sales counter.  I have no shortage of corks at home and for some reason, they keep multiplying in my kitchen….

I am doing a dinner for my husband, and for my Dad on Father’s Day. While I am busy doing the last-minute food preparations, my daughter will be performing the Father’s Day Entertainment. This is so easy, and it’s something…

A pomander is simply a fruit, like an apple or orange, embedded with whole cloves. It’s a throw-back from the Victorian era when no one washed (ew, right?) and scented fruit was welcomed to off-set the stink of unwashed humans….