How to do Stitchery
As I always say…and y’all are probably tired of hearing it!! “I LOVE TO STITCH” What you need to get started: *some muslin *some warm and natural (or a second layer of muslin…if you just have to get...
View ArticleWood Slat Stars
Finished piece is 74 by 41 Supply List: *One bundle of lattice fence slat piece replacements (I got mine at Lowe’s) *Desired colors of paint for stars (I used Acrylics from Delta, as well as house...
View ArticleJingle Bells DIY Craft Idea
A great idea using a find from The Dollar Tree! These were found at the Dollar Tree but they were a bright brass color. With a can of spray paint (Red Oxide Primer) simply spray paint the bells! Aren’t...
View ArticleMulberry Crafters Magazine Winter 2014
Looking for a little reading material for today? Check out the Winter 2014 issue of Mulberry Crafters Magazine. Lots of fun stuff to read about. Talena does an awesome job at putting this together....
View ArticleHow to Embroider: Creating Stitchery for Primitive Home Decor
Learning how to embroider to make your own stitchery is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your primitive home decor.As one of the oldest crafts, embroidery continues to stay popular in many...
View ArticleBecoming a Hooker – The Art of Rug Hooking
Perhaps not the image that first comes to mind, but hooking, or rug hooking, is very popular these days. There has been a growing interest in this age old craft and many artists are learning how to...
View ArticleDIY Tinted Glass – 4 Ways How to Color Glass
I’ve been seeing all these great craft tutorials on Pinterest that teach how to color glass. Did you know you can re-purpose and recycle empty glass jars? You can also use this method to turn those...
View ArticleHow to Make Primitive Grungy Jars
Re-purposing jars (and cans, too!) has become popular as we try to be kinder to our environment and more frugal. Instead of tossing out the glass jars, tin containers, cans, etc. consider turning them...
View ArticleA Little Bit of Trivia….
A little bit of trivia…. Did you know that over 1700 years ago, the Chinese developed solid ink, in the form of sticks or cakes? They used soot and animal glue to produce it. They then shaved off bits...
View ArticleSoni And Socks
Kimberly Colagioia owner of Soni and Socks Place, creates at her kitchen island because as she puts it…”she likes to be in the middle of things”…. Kimberly’s creations include handmade Christmas...
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