A few years ago I saw the cutest orchid plant wrapped in a moss ball at Sun River Gardens in Orem, Utah. They actually offer classes where you can go and make your own. This type of plant presentation is called Kokedama…
Read MoreOne of my favorite things is when I get a phone call from one of my “littles” – who are all growing up way too fast – asking if I will make their Baptism dress. This is the fourth one now…
Read MoreOne of my favorite decorations to make for all the different holidays are these quick and easy felt ball garlands. Meredith and her cute mom Nancy have been doing craft shows for many years here in Utah - including Swiss Days, The Holiday Market…
Read MoreRecently my printer died and I had to get a new one. This is never one of my favorite things to do. I don’t know if any of you are like me, but I struggle with change. This week I needed to make more wedding…
Read MoreYou’ve seen the popular wreaths made from coffee filters with the ribbon bundles hanging from them right? These have been popular for quite a few years now. I smile each time I see one, as ribbon makes my heart happy, and when my heart is happy my life is en-LIGHT-ened…
Read MoreI LOVE to craft! It brings LIGHT into my soul, and I enjoy coming up with meaningful gifts to give to family and friends. Today’s post is about a project…
Read MoreIn today’s disposable world, true artisans are becoming a dying breed. I remember the motto my grandparents used to say, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” As a quick side-note, did you know…
Read MoreA couple weeks ago my sweet granddaughter called and asked if she could come sleep over and have a crafting day. I had been thinking about an Easter craft anyway as it’s my FAVORITE holiday…
Read MoreHave you ever found something on Pinterest and thought, “That looks fantastic! I can do that!” And then the finished product turns out totally different than you envisioned it. So did you fail?
Read MoreI’ve been thinking about this post for a couple years now. If you’re looking for a fun craft to do with your kids, this is a good one. Yep, it’s a little time consuming . . .
Read MoreDo you ever have a project that starts out in your mind as quick, simple and easy . . . and then before you know it, you’ve created a monster and you’re too committed to turn back? Yeah . . . that’s me most of the time…
Read MoreOne of my favorite things is hanging out with my grandkids!!! One of their favorite things to do at Grandma Les’ house is crafting…
Read MoreI know I’m not going to be popular with what I’m going to say here . . . but I’m one of the few people who don’t LOVE the scary part of Halloween…
Read MoreI don’t know what it is about paper, but I LOVE it!!! I doubt I will ever be able to go paper free. I carry a paper planner, and use a paper calendar. If I put things in the calendar…
Read MoreValentine’s Day gets a bad rap! Some classify it as a “Greeting Card Store Holiday”, others think it’s just for two people in love…
Read MoreDo you ever have a project you just can’t quite get to? This is one I had intended to make last year, but I just ran out of hours in the day – and night…
Read MoreA few years ago “This Is The Place Park” in Salt Lake City started doing a Christkindlmarkt. This park is an outdoor living history museum with pioneer…
Read MoreDecorating for the holidays has always been one of my most favorite things to do . . . and I love to decorate for EVERY holiday. It seems that Halloween…
Read MoreLast year we had a funnest family Halloween party – actually it was the first Halloween party we’ve ever had…
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