Contributing Photographer: Carla Ackemann from Breathing Deep Where the Air is Thin A hidden fire burns perpetually upon the hearth of the world.... In autumn this great conflagration becomes especially manifest. Then the flame that is slowly and mysteriously consuming every green thing bursts into vivid radiance. Every blade of grass and every leaf in the woodlands is cast into the great oven of Nature; and the bright colours of their fading are literally the flames of their consuming. The … [Read more...]
The Busy Trap
"Busyness promises us a full and satisfying life, but, in the end, it makes our lives emptier. It uses us for what we can contribute, and in the process we live less, feel less, even love less." ~ Mason Slater Contributing Writer: Leslie Foster from Ponderings of an Ohio Farm Girl Let me ask you a hard question: when was the last time you sat in silence for an hour? No, sleeping doesn't count. Still no? Do I hear 15 minutes? Can you recall a time in your recent past when you sat quietly, … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween Card Creations
. Contributing Writer: Kellly Griglione from the Notable Nest For me, Halloween cards are some of the funnest to make and give. I have more time to craft now compared to the winter holidays, and many of the Halloween stamps are just so darn cute! After playing at my craft table this afternoon I end up with three Halloween cards that are all different, but use the same stamp set. I love getting so much mileage out of my stamp sets! . . All three cards start out with a solid color cardstock base. … [Read more...]
DIY Trick or Treat Bags
Contributing Writer: Laurel MacDougall from Ducks in a Row Although my kids LOVE carrying the plastic pumpkins to collect candy in every Halloween, this year I thought it was time for an upgrade. I saw this awesome vinyl polka dot at Ikea and knew right away that I was going to make trick or treat bags with them. Funny thing is, I was stopped at least 3 times from people loving the fabric but wondering what I was going to do. When I told them, they told me I was a genius! Who doesn't love … [Read more...]
No-Sew Captain Hook Costume From a T-Shirt
How to make a No-Sew Captain Hook Costume From a T-Shirt! Nothing like last minute work to get your creative juices flowing. It was the day before their Halloween party and we still had not discussed the costumes. When I asked them this was their responses: Captain Hook, Peter Pan and a Pirate. I had no time to sew nor was I in the mood, this is what I came up with for Captain Hook. After the party, it went into their costume bin and it still gets used for their pretend play. If … [Read more...]
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