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Earth Hour 2010

By Jane ⋅ February 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Show support for action on climate change and demonstrate that individual action can make a big difference by participating in the global Earth Hour on March 27, 2010.

Christmas Pine Cone Crafts

By editor ⋅ December 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Use natural pine cones to make mini Christmas trees and full-sized wreaths to pine cone angels and pine cone kissing balls.

I Love Turtles

By editor ⋅ July 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

If you’re fascinated by turtles, here’s a variety of turtle crafts that you can make yourself, or use as a summer craft project for camp, guides or scouts.
Recycled CD Turtle (at left), is made, as the name suggests, from an old CD.
Clay Pot and Saucer Turtle Duo are turtles you can make yourself from clay [...]

Watching Butterflies

By editor ⋅ June 23, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Attracting butterflies to your garden with flowers; taking photos of butterflies; butterfly identification, and butterfly art.

Terra Cotta Crafts

By editor ⋅ November 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Over 30 craft projects based on terra cotta or clay pots and saucers, from planters, candle holders and topiaries, to sculptures, angels and dragonflies, scarecrows and witches.

Make a Suet Bird Feeder

By editor ⋅ August 30, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Here’s how to build two different suet feeders for the birds; a simple wire mesh holder made from scrap wood or a log suet feeder with drilled food ports.

Sun Tea with Herbs

By editor ⋅ July 20, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

How to make your own sun tea, flavored with favorite herbs such as mint or lemon balm.

Lavender Water and Lavender Crafts

By editor ⋅ July 18, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

How to make lavender water, lavender hand sanitizer, lavender wands or bottles, a lavender fan and simple lavender crafts.

Plant a Strawberry Jar

By editor ⋅ May 23, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

A strawberry jar filled with strawberries, herbs or flowers looks equally good on a high-rise balcony or farmhouse steps. Here’s how to maintain a well-planted strawberry jar.