Crafts with Corks: How To Make A Wine Cork Hotpad
I always see great things that people make out of old cork. In my kitchen, which is themed on the Napa Valley/Sonoma County area of California (which I dream of living in one day), I have little metal pieces filled with corks, a cork board made of corks for displaying pictures, etc. An old cork will often get thrown away, but there are so many … [Read More...]
Lucky Shamrock Pins
As a child I remember the fear of being pinched on St. Patrick's Day. I was always careful to wear plenty of green. Rampant pinching on the playground got so bad that teachers started handing out stickers so our day could be "pinch free". Recently I asked my own children if the custom was still alive and well on the playground. I was met with … [Read More...]
Memorial Block
Check it Out! I have the most magical photo of my husband Delmar that I took while we were at the beach for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Since his passing it has become one of my most treasured photos. I also have 2 containers full of sand and other treasures that we collected from the very beach the photo was taken. I wanted to find a way to … [Read More...]
Homemade Grapefruit Goat’s Milk Soap
Every year I try to make something special to give family and friends around the holidays. Usually it is something edible, but since so many of my friends have varied food restrictions or are trying to cut back on calories, I wanted to keep Christmas homemade but also useful. I know, soap probably doesn't come to mind, but natural and unique beauty … [Read More...]
Thankful Placemats
Check it Out! Thanksgiving is just about upon us and I am just about done getting my dining room all ready for the big dinner we will have. The only thing I needed was placemats for the table. I didn't have a supply anymore, especially not holiday related ones so I decided that I'd create my own. I received a package not too long ago that was … [Read More...]
