My mom taught me how to tie the perfect bow years ago. It is easy to tie, and even easier to untie (a must when it comes time to unwrap). I though on this, the final day of holiday crafts, I’d share the technique with…
Today is two for one day at Dwell Well! Is anyone else behind on his or her Christmas prep? Geesh. This is a great project to do with your kids (or someone else’s, but if you borrow a child, be sure to have parental permission.…
I’ll admit it. I like coasters. And I likely have too many already, but I can’t help it: these coasters are fun and easy to make. (I whipped up the ones pictured in just half an hour—really). You will need (for each coaster): two 5-6”…
This is another simple garland that looks just as good hanging on a tree as is does simply placed among decorations on the mantle. It is very simple to make and recycles paper scraps from other projects!You will need:a variety of paper scraps¾” circle paper…
A simply wrapped package with a handmade tag can be quite beautiful. For this tag, make a stocking template from the photo, or a simple cookie cutter. You will need:cardstock scrapspaper and pen for making a templatescissorsglue1/8” hole punch1/8” eyelet (if desired)stringTrace the stocking from…
I never seem to make the time to craft my own holiday cards (even though cards are my thing...sigh), but this card is easy to put together and uses up scraps. Maybe if I start now, I’ll have them made for next year?You will need:…
This project is a bit more complicated than the last few crafts, but is completely worth the extra time. Continuing the theme of repurposing and sustainable crafting, today's craft turns an old wool sweater into a pair of mittens! So. Fun. If you don’t have…
My favorite ornaments to use for this wreath have cracked glaze, flaking color, are faded and falling apart. It may be the Charlie Brown in me, but I love giving new life to things that would otherwise be forgotten. You will need:a grapevine wreath formglass…
I have some catching up to do! My day job got away with me this week (finals week for an English instructor produces many stacks of essays to grade). But never fear, Dwell Well readers, I would often much rather create craft projects than grade…
This might be my favorite new project: it is super easy and only looks expensive! Etching a simple snowflake design onto glasses or stemware (found at thrift stores!) will give them a whole new life. You will need: clean, dry glasses or stemwareself-adhesive contact papera…
The 2nd Day of Holiday Crafts brings natural decorating with pinecones and rosehips. This garland is simple to make and provides plenty of interest and texture to your decorating.You will need:pineconesrosehips (cranberries would be a good substitute)clear monofilament or fishing linea needleThread the needle with…
Welcome to the first day of this year's 12 Days of Holiday Crafts on Dwell Well! Throughout the next couple of weeks, I will post instructions and tutorials for twelve craft projects. I hope you follow along and let me know what you're making this…
Every year I try to make many of the gifts I give for Christmas. Some years, I am better at accomplishing this goal than others, and I will admit that I am behind this year. Just a few weeks until Christmas and my knitting basket…
Tomorrow is the last First Friday of the year. Galleries, restaurants, wineries, and gift shops all over Spokane are open into the evening (most until 9 p.m.). I plan on counteracting the cold and drizzle by ducking into galleries, shopping local businesses for gifts, and…
Artist and crafter Maggie Wolcott writes about craft events in and around Spokane, as well as her own adventures in creating and repurposing. Her DwellWellNW posts include project and decorating ideas, recipes, reviews of events, and interviews with local artists. Maggie spends her days as an English professor, and when she’s not grading papers, she can generally be found with a paintbrush or scissors in hand. She can be reached at mebullock@gmail.com.
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