Bird Nest Art Project

One of the categories in the Mountain Regional State Fair is Natural Materials.  This one is always a challenge to use items found on our property, created by nature, in a project.  This summer, a Carolina Wren built a nest in a little bucket on the veranda and then abandoned it when DH was painting …

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Winter Wreath

It was a little late in the month by the time I got around to making a holiday wreath.  I thought it would be nice to have one that would last through the winter, yet be appropriate for the Christmas holiday.  Instead of doing my usual greenery with red accents, I used more of a …

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Autumn Candle Wreaths

Perfect for fall, this candle wreath is so easy to make. All you need is a collection of materials from your yard, a few silk flowers and a hot glue gun. I have a bunch of these little wreaths, not good for much to hang on a wall, but they are the perfect size to …

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