Hey everyone, first I want to give a HUGE thank you to all the Veterans out there. Thank you so much for all that you have done for our country to keep us free. May God always bless you and yours and always keep you safe. It’s been a busy month once again,and I haven’t…
Needle felting tips.
The first felted critter I made was a little lady bug, then a penguin and then I made an owl. Eventually I started on more shapes as my confidence grew. This bunny is my first needle felted bunny. Start out small when you start up this hobby for the first time. Round shapes are really…
DIY Nature crafts.
Look what you can make using nature’s supplies…a little sail boat. You will be amazed at what you can find out in nature to create with. Just put on some walking shoes and look around where you live for items that you can create art with. I found some of these sea pods and a…
ASD table crafts.
This activity will help children who need a little extra help with speech and language skills. It also covers fine motor skills and some sensory play. You will need:Air drying clayassorted paintsOne fine tip black sharpie penGlueClean TP or paper towel rollsscissorspencilpaper strips for paper macheyarn (optional)card stock or card board. To make your little…
ASD table time crafts.
Children on the Autism spectrum love sensory play and crafts. The trick is, is that you have to figure out which type of sensory play they will tolerate or want to do. Some like messy play and some don’t, but it’s always good to expose all children to different things, to learn and experience through…
A sweet treat from nature.
Did you know that mint can be used as a natural bug repellent around your garden? But butterflies and bees love it, which is great because we need our pollinating friends. It’s rich in nectar and pollen and helps to pollinate other plants and crops. Some people use it for medicinal benefits. Please check with…
Sewing tips.
Hand sewing is so calming and so much fun once you get the hang of things. It’s a skill I believe every child should be taught, just the basics of sewing. The back stitch is a really easy stitch to begin with. When I make my miniature teddy bears I use the back stitch to…
A stranger’s kindness.
‘ ” The earth laughs in flowers.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I started writing about the lock downs and what that time in history was like about a month ago. I think it’s time, it’s time to heal. Writing and speaking about it, is all part of that process. More and more people are coming out…
Dandelion DIY’s.
You know those little yellow flowers everywhere? You know…the ones some people get really upset about and go around killing them off, yeah, them. They’re pretty little things too. Well, it turns out they are actually really helpful little plants. First I need to get one thing out of the way before I go on…
Dollar day do over.
I picked up a little clear vase at the thrift store, but it wasn’t a dollar item, it was even less…fifty cents. You may have one of these vases in your home laying around. All they need is a little update, just change things up a bit. You would be surprised at all the items…
Our Little Red House 