The Quaint Crafter
Turn Vintage Elves Into Shady Shelf Elves
A while back I was at a thrift store when I spotted a pair of plaster shelf elves amongst a pile of Christmas ornaments. I love unusual Christmas decorations, especially vintage ones. So, for a buck, they were mine. Onto my windowsill they went, but I knew I needed to rehab them to bring themContinue reading “Turn Vintage Elves Into Shady Shelf Elves”
Mini Mittens Christmas Ornament
I took a knitting class over twenty years ago with my sisters, aunt and cousin. It was offered at my old high school at night as part of the continuing education program. The teacher was great, and she started us off with a simple mitten pattern to learn the ropes of knitting. Making mittens isContinue reading “Mini Mittens Christmas Ornament”
Milkweed & Monarch Pin Art
With the end of spring nearing, I wanted to create another pin art piece that depicted a perfect summer scene. The first thing that came to mind for me was the Monarch Butterfly. Living in Massachusetts, Monarch butterflies tend to arrive in my area around July and August. Since they lay their eggs on theContinue reading “Milkweed & Monarch Pin Art”
Canvas Pin Art
I love to paint. Many years ago, I took a painting class offered by my local craft store. I was determined to become a better painter. But, try as I might, my paintings always looked horrible. I have found I am much better at painting objects like wood signs or plaster village pieces. Still, thatContinue reading “Canvas Pin Art”
Macrame Caroling Angel
A few posts ago I mentioned a macrame angel that used to hang on my mother’s tree. I stole her often off of the tree to play with in my room with my other toys during the Christmas season. To me, she was the most elegant of our Christmas ornaments. I considered her an honoredContinue reading “Macrame Caroling Angel”
Artminds Love Sign
On a recent trip to Michael’s Craft Store to gather supplies for another project I came across a bin by the register filled with simple wooden signs made by Artminds. The wooden letters spelled out either Love or Blessed. Instantly I knew I had to have one of the Love signs. My mind filled withContinue reading “Artminds Love Sign”
Quick Wooden Ornament Craft
As a crafter, I like to make something special for everyone on my list at Christmastime. But there is no way I could knit a scarf or complete a pin art masterpiece for everyone. With work and family obligations, it’s impossible to turn myself into the nonstop crafting machine I aspire to be. Still, sinceContinue reading “Quick Wooden Ornament Craft”
Lighted Display for Christmas Village
About twenty years ago, I went to a Michael’s craft store and fell in love. There, at the end of one of the aisles was a display of plaster village pieces by California Creations. That day I brought home the Bookstore and the Fire Department, but I went back many more times over the yearsContinue reading “Lighted Display for Christmas Village”
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
I recently made the painful decision to spend Thanksgiving at home this year. With two high risk parents and a job in healthcare, I can’t chance going to a crowded Thanksgiving dinner this year. To cheer myself up, I started listening to Christmas music. Some of my coworkers have started to do this at workContinue reading “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
Add Some Sparkle to Your Lakeside Home Sign
I love decorations that change with the seasons. A couple years ago I bought a home sign from the Lakeside Collection catalog that sits on a shelf in my family room. The “O” in home changes every month with a different seasonal wooden cutout. A few months ago, I bought the additional wooden cutouts forContinue reading “Add Some Sparkle to Your Lakeside Home Sign”
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