World’s Best Hot Pads – Made from Washcloths
This is a very photo heavy how-to to make the best hot pads ever. I learned how to make these from my Aunt Harriet. She wasn’t really my Aunt, she was a friend… Read More
Category Archive: Crafts from the Past
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Ornament Advent: Day 19 Chenille Tree
I knew from the beginning that I would just have to make a tree ornament for this Christmas advent. I have had one in mind, but I had no idea to execute it.… Read More
Ornament Advent: Day 15 Beaded Ball
Gonna Go Back in Time! So, I was not feeling at all well this weekend and missed my Saturday post for the Ornament Advent. To make up for it, I decided to splurge… Read More
Ornament Advent: Day 11 Foil and Scrapbook Paper Ball
I really wanted to make a simple ornament with aluminum foil. I have been wracking my brain trying to think of something and it hit me while I was driving home from work.… Read More
Ornament Advent: Day 7 Felt Tree and Wreath
Today’s ornament was a massive lesson in frustration. Or rather, the ornament that you don’t see was. My original idea for an ornament failed spectacularly. My craft table is covered with parts, bits,… Read More
Crafty Challenge 11: Copper Fall Wreath
Hello Again! I feel like I have been incommunicado for a very long time. All the Crafty Sisters got together last weekend for our latest Crafty Challenge. This challenge was to make a… Read More
Crafty Challenge 9: Kitchen Chair Re-upholstery
Here we are! I managed to get my chair finished and before our display among ourselves even, although it then took me a week and a half to get the post up and… Read More
Crafty Challenge Seven: Paper
Our sixth Crafty Challenge has come to a completion and was a rousing success. We will be posting the results one project per day this week. We hope you keep coming back to… Read More
Crafty Challenge 5: Two Hour Christmas Decor
We have just finished our Crafty Challenge 4 and are ready for number 5! This one is all about the time of year. From around now until Christmas, the Crafty Sisters begin to… Read More
Crafts from the Past: Temari
There is this marvelous Japanese art form called Temari. These are decorative balls made of thread (although I have seen them made with metal, wire, and many other materials) that vary from incredibly… Read More
