I love Valentine’s Day – yes I said it! Growing up my mom always made this time of year special, we baked, went on a heart nature walk, and hand made valentines for family and friends. For us it was always about showing our love for the people who colored our lives. In keeping with that tradition, the girls… Read More
Hapa-Zome: The Art of Pounding Flowers
My daughter loves art and smashing things (yep), so I have wanted to try hapa-zome with her for a long time. The term means “leaf-dye” in Japanese, and was coined by India Flint, author of Eco Colour: Botanical Dyes for Beautiful Textiles. This was simple, fun, physical and the results were stunning. Just head outside with your hammers and give… Read More
Making Snow Mandalas
I have to admit, I get a little anxious for Spring this time of year. To center myself and stay in the moment, I decided to embrace what’s left of the season by making snow mandalas! We tapped the maple trees and temperatures look like they are going to be high for the next two weeks,… Read More
How To Make Indian Corn Necklaces
Around this time of year, our pumpkins and bunches of Indian corn get traded out like an old pair of shoes. Instead of watching them sadly melt away in the rain, I was determined to do something useful with these little guys. The pumpkins got turned into bird feeders, and corn into beautiful wearable jewelry. We loved these… Read More
How to Make Exploding Spring Eggs
The warm weather is coming, and the spring egg crafts are multiplying like rabbits! Here is one that just might surprise and burst open along with the kids this season. This activity was designed specifically with The Wilder Child Book Club’s March featured book in mind – check it out here in case you want to… Read More