Wine Cork Garden Markers

DIY Wine Cork Garden Markers for Herb Gardens
May 11, 2016 2 Comments

Garden Markers made from up-cycled wine cork are more than just cute.  They also help you remember what the heck you were doing.  Inspired by these sweet cork markers I found on Baby Centre I have ventured to make my own version. Herb Gardens I am not going to lie.  Herb gardens are decidedly not something …

Hand Knit Cotton Napkins

DIY Cotton Napkin free knitting pattern for eco-friendly living
May 4, 2016 0 Comments

Cotton Napkins, that you can totally make yourself! Seriously, this project is just loaded with instant gratification. Easy to make, quick to finish, good for our planet, and 100% tailor-able to your colour preference… why not just give yourself that pat on the back right now.   Now That I’ve Convinced You Reusable soft cloth …

DIY Nature Gifts in A Jar

DIY Nature Gifts in A Jar - the perfect Mohter's Day, Father's Day, Teacher's Appreciation Day, or Any Occasion Gift Made with Upcycled Materials and Things Found in Nature
April 28, 2016 0 Comments

Project: Recycle & Create.  Take a predetermined recyclable item, and create something fabulous with it.  The recyclable: glass jars.  The something fabulous:   DIY Nature Gifts in a Jar. I can hear the collective ooh-ing an ahh-ing. DIY Nature Gifts In A Jar These perfect gifts in a jar are made from Upcycled glass jars, …

Best Gardening Ideas

April 25, 2016 0 Comments

This is it folks.  Get ready for full on Gardening Season.  The snow it is a melting, and seeds, they need to get sprouting.  To help get you ( and myself too!) off on the right foot, here are the Best Gardening Ideas. Best Gardening Ideas From ideas for Seed Starting to Building a Really …

30 Ways to Fall In Love With Flowers

30 Plus Ways to Fall in Love With Flowers for your Garden, Your Craftroom, Classroom, and Your Lunchbox
March 11, 2016 0 Comments

It’s Friday and We’re in Love with Flowers!  But then again, who isn’t? While we’re all pining away for the long warm days of summer ( it’s coming, I know it is.  I just know it!) we can enjoy the transition of the seasons, and start to get ready for all that spring has to …

Beautiful Blue Flowers for Your Yard and Garden

Blue Flowers for Your Garden
February 29, 2016 0 Comments

I have already shared with you the Prettiest Purple Flowers – and I promised you a post in March with the Best Blue Flowers….   Beautiful Blue Flowers for your yard and garden.  These are all perennials, and I have grouped them into their bloom season, spring or summer.  Spring Blue Flowers   The hardy columbine prefers …

Tea Party Banana and White Chocolate Muffins

Tea Party Banana and White Chocolate Mini Muffin Recipe for Easter, Mother's Day, and Spring celebrations
February 23, 2016 0 Comments

You know what I love best about Easter?  White chocolate bunnies.  Don’t get me wrong, I love pretty much all things chocolate, I really do. But white chocolate bunnies, at Easter, now there’s something. For your convenience, this post contains an affiliate link or two. Easter as we traditionally celebrate it, is just so pleasant. …

Give Your Garden a Fairy Tale Look

Give Your Garden a Fairy Tale Look by Planting Lupines
August 7, 2015 0 Comments

  “and when she saw lupine flowers blooming outside her window, she knew just what she would do to make the world a more beautiful place”  Barbara Cooney, Miss Rumphius   Fairy Tale Garden Lupines are a hardy perennial that very easily self seed.  The tall brightly coloured spires really do create a fairy tale …

Get Crafty with Paper Plate Ladybugs

July 24, 2015 0 Comments

What road is it that is paved with good intentions?  I am chalk full of good intentions… and also exceptionally forgetful.  I originally attempted to purchase red paper plates for this craft.  I saw them in the store, and thought Yessss! But either I forgot to actually buy them, or they are in a really …

Water Colour Dragonfly Painting

Water colour dragonfly painting with curled paper antennae and brad fasteners
May 29, 2015 0 Comments

 And sometimes, I amaze myself.  Seriously – this is pretty clever. Make This Fun Summer Bug Craft If you recall making Ladybugs in this easy paper plate craft, and Bumblebees in this easy egg carton craft , it will come as no surprise to you to see us cook up another easy bug craft – but …