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    Easy Pine Cone Bird Feeder

    We have so much fun every winter, feeding our backyard birds.  With our harsh winters, we love giving them a boost to carry them through the season. Although we have several different feeders, we wanted to try making one ourselves.   We were able to create a beautiful and natural feeder to add to our collection using a pine cone and a few other additions.  Supplies: Pine Cones Natural Peanut Butter Bird Seed  Twine  Birds that stay through the cooler months appreciate having natural peanut butter to help in their fat…

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    Easy Paper Snow Cloud Craft

    Today, we are sharing an easy yet adorable recycled paper craft.  When the clouds in our sky are not producing snowflakes, we turn to these cuties to brighten our day! SUPPLIES: Brown Kraft Paper (we used what we found in a delivery box, the more wrinkled the better!) Hole Punch Chunky Yarn Fork  Scissors White Crayon  Start by doubling up your paper and cutting out your cloud shape.  Any size will do, little clouds hung on doorknobs are adorable and giant clouds hung on the wall are gorgeous too! Next,…

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    Easy Beeswax Dipped Leaves

    After letting many autumns sneak by without us having a chance to preserve our colorful leaves in beeswax…we finally were able to make it happen!  It is such an easy activity once you have the few basic materials required.  The girls both commented that it was a very relaxing activity and once I joined in, I knew exactly what they meant.  MATERIALS Dried and pressed leaves (autumnal colors are beautiful but not necessary) Beeswax (we chose local but if that’s not an option, try here)  Twine Clothespins Small sauce pan…