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Welcome, November!

Welcome, November!

The days grow are growing shorter, nights longer and temperatures are beginning to fall. The last of the leaves will soon be replaced by falling snowflakes. Creating has long been my...

Welcome, November!

The days grow are growing shorter, nights longer and temperatures are beginning to fall. The last of the leaves will soon be replaced by falling snowflakes. Creating has long been my...

From Mushrooms to Puppets, the Magic Continues

From Mushrooms to Puppets, the Magic Continues

Spring is in full bloom in Northern Michigan. For the next few weeks I will be enjoying some of my favorite shades of green as new leaves begin to unfurl. Trees from a...

From Mushrooms to Puppets, the Magic Continues

Spring is in full bloom in Northern Michigan. For the next few weeks I will be enjoying some of my favorite shades of green as new leaves begin to unfurl. Trees from a...

The Joy of a Dwarf Iris

The Joy of a Dwarf Iris

I was introduced to Michigan's state wildflower, the dwarf lake iris (Iris lacustris) near the shores of Lake Michigan at Wilderness State Park in northern Emmet County and instantly fell in...

The Joy of a Dwarf Iris

I was introduced to Michigan's state wildflower, the dwarf lake iris (Iris lacustris) near the shores of Lake Michigan at Wilderness State Park in northern Emmet County and instantly fell in...

What Do You Call a Group of Hedgehogs?

What Do You Call a Group of Hedgehogs?

A few months ago, I discovered a delightful Scottish kit for needle felting a hedgehog from The Crafty Kit Company. My heart did a jump for joy and I immediately...

What Do You Call a Group of Hedgehogs?

A few months ago, I discovered a delightful Scottish kit for needle felting a hedgehog from The Crafty Kit Company. My heart did a jump for joy and I immediately...

Mimicry in Fairy Land

Mimicry in Fairy Land

This past week I took an online course from English fungi fiber artist, Sophie Wheatley. I love the realism of her felted mushrooms and look forward to learning more. The Amanita...

Mimicry in Fairy Land

This past week I took an online course from English fungi fiber artist, Sophie Wheatley. I love the realism of her felted mushrooms and look forward to learning more. The Amanita...

German Star Tutorial

German Star Tutorial

When I was in 5th grade I learned to fold paper German stars. The paper strips shown in the pictures below are approximately 24 inches x 0.5 inches. There are several sources on Etsy...

German Star Tutorial

When I was in 5th grade I learned to fold paper German stars. The paper strips shown in the pictures below are approximately 24 inches x 0.5 inches. There are several sources on Etsy...