Halloween Pumpkin Sharpie Art Do you want to skip the gooey guts of pumpkin carving this year? Try using oil based sharpies to draw on your pumpkins instead of carving. Supplies: pumpkin or gourd, spray paint – matte finish works best, Oil-based Sharpies, Cardboard, pencil, Clear spray coat (optional) Yes, you can draw directly on […]
Community Tree Ornaments
Here’s a fun idea! A Community Tree with ornaments designed by members of the neighborhood expressing wishes for the environment or the world! It could also be decorated according to any theme that your particular group enjoys or simply decorated with symbols or images that express something about each community member. Friends and neighbors take […]
Yarn String Lights for July 4th
You will need: Red, White and Blue Yarn 5 inch balloons – you can get them from a party store like Party City. 2 large bottles of white Elmer’s Glue Petroleum Jelly Wire String Lights Water Step one: Blow up the balloons! Step two: Rub petroleum jelly all over each ballon so that they won’t […]
Accordion Squash Book
This accordion squash book is so much fun to make. It’s a great project that can be adapted to whatever inspires you! Poetry, photo album, scrapbook, special greeting card, journal and more. Part of the fun is in simply opening and closing them. It’s a great way to share memories and well wishes with loved […]
DIY Body Oil
Using just a few simple ingredients and your favorite essential oils you can make your own luxurious body oil. For this one I used the essential oils Frankincense and Myrrh. I use it often to relieve inflammation in my muscles and joints. It also supports the immune system, eases stress and can help to balance […]