
Valentines Tissue Paper Craft
My sister's birthday is close to Valentine's Day, so her parties always end up having a red heart motif. This year I decided to focus on the centerpiece above the table--the chandelier. I bought some red heart tissue paper, and in half an hour transformed our clunky...

How to Kill a Bee’s Nest
You may remember my post about a party we had this summer where a bunch of kids were running around the yard and ran into a yellow jacket nest in the ground (and in the dark). Our first concern was to figure out what to do for the bee stings. Since it was dark out,...

Cold Zone Gardening: Frost Protection
Thanks to the recession, my sister and I no longer have the option of not growing our own food. Unfortunately, we live in the high desert region of Central Oregon where the hardiness zone is technically 5, but where you have to be prepared year-round for the...

How to Felt a Scarf
This scarf is my first attempt at nuno felting, or felting into fabric. I'm showing it off and telling you how to felt a scarf like this one because I think it's simple enough for an auto detailer to do. In fact, this kind of felting is especially suited for an auto...
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Easy Elegant Neck Wrap
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