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Quick craft idea
This was in my inbox this moring and I thought I would share it. https://theherbalacademy.com/floral-craft-project/
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Weaving
How many people weave here and what type of weaving do you do? I have had to remove many small trees or shrubs this summer and to throw out all the branches seemed like such a waste. I was just out picking up poplar trees that were cut and deciding what all I could use in the wood. The branches are still very pliable so I…
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Re-purposing
What have you been able to re-purpose that turned out to be a great idea? @hedgehog girl sold her hedgehog a couple weeks ago and so I get my awesome cage to use for something else. It could work for chicks, but it would need a guard around the bottom to keep feed from getting scratched out. It would also not be so great…
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vinegar gone wild
I never thought too much about the white vinegar I buy in the big plastic jugs to use for cleaning. I infused some with orange peel and thyme to boost the cleaning power and make it smell nice. I poured it into a mason jar for storage. I got it out to use and to my amazement, 2 scobys have formed one on the top and one on…
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Looking for a specific sock doll pattern
I love sock dolls that are made with full socks. My oldest contacted me today and was wondering if I could find a pattern for this (not my pictures). This second one is a finished horse on Etsy. Pattern not for sale. I found a similar one (below) and it wouldn't take much to alter it to look like the above pictures (my…
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Making paper.
A shortage of paper is becoming a real issue. I hear even book companies are having a paper shortage. I have not even been able to find kleenex lately. Its been years but I have made paper before and it can be stunning. It can be practical for everday use or you can get creative and each piece is like an art piece. Its a…
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Dye plants
Article on plants available to dye with that you grow as well as forage. Plus discusses the mordants that go with them. @frogvalley for your newest library topic.
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Using a Compass to Navigate
This is an outdoor skill that I still have trouble with. I need to break out a local map and my compass and go on a wander!
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Candle craft. This is stunning
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Handicapped gardening
I have been gardening for over 50 years. Three yrs. ago, broke my hip, falling on concrete. After I got home, doc said I am to use a rollator forever, because of my dizzy spells. That is a side affect of my epilepsy meds. I have a rollator inside the house, one in the car we use for going shopping, and one under the…
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Teaching Myself to Shoot Left-handed
I'm pretty sure that Judson C. is to blame for this upcoming adventure. As I've mentioned here before, I lost most of the vision in my right eye when I got a clot in the blood supply to my optic nerve. I also have a partial retinal tear, but since the optic nerve can't be fixed I've elected to not do surgery that won't…
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gourds gourds and more gourds
I just love gourds. I blame it or credit it to my dad. I grow them for sponges, crafts and a few to eat. And they are just fun and make for good garden stories. Here is a gourd I did a few years make, decoupage. I made it for dried flowers and as wall art. I have two cut and ready to craft. Question. Has anyone notice…
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Garden Craft Projects
Its cold out today so my mind is drifting to indoor projects and gardening of course. her are some interesting garden craft projects. https://www.modernhomesteadingideas.com/14-diy-garden-crafts-ideas/
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Interesting craft project
I have a lot of old barn board and other wood pieces that would make great crafting projects. This came in my facebook feed today and I liked it and would like to make one. I think I will pass on the wording though. It's nice but I like an open ended piece of art. Now to find the right boards.
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Fiber Challenge Opportunity
I don't know if anyone has ever heard of The Livestock Conservency but they have a neat program where you can purchase fiber directly from a farmer who raises heritage and endangered breeds of farm animals. They have a fiber challenge here if you are crafty. Check it out:
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Plant Communication: Trying to Listen to My New Christmas Cactus
Let me start by saying that I have spoken to plants for years, but am just now trying my hand at listening to anything they might be trying to communicate back to me. So, total newbie at this. That said: I just got a new Christmas cactus that's about 15 years old. I've been talking to her and trying to listen, and the…
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Garden Art
I absolutely love garden art. It adds fun and interest to a garden or backyard. Change it up and your area has a totally new look. Its supposed to rain Thursday so I plan to take a gourd and make a bird house. I have not decided whether it should have a cottage look with roof and pine needle decoration or if I should make…
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Recycled Bed Sheets...
...make such rustic and cozy rag rugs!
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I made my first ........
QUILT and BLOUSE! Yay! I am so excited! I've been on a sewing kick for the past two days and these are the results! I love sewing. Especially sewing my own clothes!
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Love the comment "see what kind of mess I could make!"
Article from Grit Magazine about dyeing wool. That's my kind of "rabbit hole".
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Any candle makers?
I saw an article in a magazine about making your own wax melts. And next thing you know I've got a new hobby. I'm using soy wax and essential oils and following the directions in the article. Up close they smell great but they are not scenting the space at all. Any ideas where I may have gone wrong?
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Craft and recycling ideas for old barn board
I am just getting ready to clean up my barn area. The barn was 45 foot by 75 foot and about 3 stories high. Some of the wood will be used for rebuilding from the foundation. There will be quite a bit of boards left and some will be damaged and in unique shapes. I plan to sell some for crafters and make things. I would lean…
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Make your own pine pitch glue
If you make many handmade items or craft glue is always a must. I found this article on making your own glue from pine. https://morningchores.com/how-to-make-pine-pitch-glue/
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Real good web site and beautiful birds for your viewing pleasure
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What to do with used seed packets?
Make a wreath!!!
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Bird Feeder, Bird Tales, American and European Robins..telling the difference
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Dying eggs
I loved colored eggs, any time of the year. It just adds fun to a table. The dying idea here can be applied to other crafts and activities http://radmegan.com/2012/03/natural-egg-dye-a-rainbow-of-options.html
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MY KNITTING JOURNEY
So, I thought it would be fun to kinda document my whole journey of learning how to knit! I just recently truly learned (I say truly because I've dabbled with it before) how to knit and purl and I'm excited to learn new stitches, and try new projects!
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Brooms from broom corn
I grew broom corn as an exciting experiment this year and boy did it take off! I planted 15 seeds and the plants surpassed 10 feet tall giving me numerous heads that I hope I can use to make whisks and brooms. It hasn't been easy to find information about how and when to harvest, dry and prepare the heads and then how to…
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hand sewing
Since the garden is quiet this time of year, I have been revisiting hand sewing. I have found that I love to sit in a sunny window in the morning and sew. The morning light seems much easier on my eyes for sewing and I play inspirational music while I sit and sew for an hour or so. I suppose I could listen to a podcast or…