Art & Craft, Columns, creativity, Homemaking, Issue #86

I don’t know about you, but I am constantly misplacing my sunglasses in my bag. I eventually find them, and inevitably the lenses are scratched. I’m determined not to let this happen this summer, so I made a cute little glasses case to help protect them. I made this case on my machine, but you could hand sew it as well.

Art & Craft, Columns, creativity, Homemaking, Issue #86

Art & Craft, Children, Columns, creativity, Handcrafting, Issue #83

Handcrafting: LIttle Bug Faeries -- A Waldorf -style Pcket Doll

Art & Craft, Children, Columns, creativity, Handcrafting, Issue #83

Spring brings showers, flowers, and faeries back into our gardens! These cute Little Bug Faeries are great for entertaining little ones during story time, while riding in a car, or waiting to see the doctor. They are so easy to make, you’ll find yourself making one in every color of the rainbow!

Art & Craft, Children, Columns, creativity, Handcrafting, Issue #83

Art & Craft, Children, Columns, creativity, Issue #82

Handcrafting: Puckly Penguin—A Midwinter Playmate

Art & Craft, Children, Columns, creativity, Issue #82

Need a fun project to beat the midwinter blues? Make this cute penguin in a few hours sitting by the hearth. You can add a hanging loop to make an ornament, have fun embroidering his body, use him to brighten your winter table, or just place him in an unexpected spot to give visitors a quick smile.

Art & Craft, Children, Columns, creativity, Issue #82

Art & Craft, Columns, entertainment, Faeries, Family Entertainment, Handcrafting, Issue #81

Hand Crafting: A Jolly Old Elf

Art & Craft, Columns, entertainment, Faeries, Family Entertainment, Handcrafting, Issue #81

Bring a little magic into your holiday season with this jolly old elf. Made from scraps of wool felt and a bit of ribbon from your stash, he’ll be adorable hanging from your Yule tree, decorating a package, or pinned to your lapel.

Art & Craft, Columns, entertainment, Faeries, Family Entertainment, Handcrafting, Issue #81

Art & Craft, Columns, Education, entertainment, Handcrafting, Issue #79

Hand Crafting: Wet Felted Vessels

Art & Craft, Columns, Education, entertainment, Handcrafting, Issue #79

Wet felted vessels: Looking for a fun craft to make with the kids or an easy to make, but beautiful, gift for a friend? Learning to wet felt a small vessel is quick and easy. You just need a few supplies, many of which you already have in your home!

Art & Craft, Columns, Education, entertainment, Handcrafting, Issue #79