I’ve such a weak spot for rustic garden decorations with untreated wood. Every time when we cut a tree or get logs for our firewood, I want to get creative with it. Since I was …
Tag: summer
It’s lavender season and I made a bunch of lavender wands again! I did them also last year and they still smell wonderful. They are so pretty, I think this will be an annual tradition! …
I hope every child is lucky enough to learn how to make daisy chains. I love these simple innocent crafts that you can do outside with natural materials. I have so many great childhood memories …
I just LOVE DIY-stores. They are my absolute favorite! I’m sure we all agree there. 🙂 You can always find inspiration for a new project or unearth treasures in the craft-section. A while ago I …
Once the autumn leaves are falling it’s time to prune trees and shrubs. You can use some of the materials to make nice rustic decorations, like wreaths or grow supports for your garden. This tutorial …
The Countryman’s Favour or the Harvest Knot is one of the most traditional and easiest straw crafts. The shape of the knot resembles a heart, and it was often presented as a love token. Young …
I’m still very into my straw weaving pojects! 🙂 This time I did a pentagram star with wheat and rye. I used the same technique in my Lavender Star Tutorial. Materials: I used 10 pieces …
This Straw Weaving tutorial is called “Welsh Border Fan”. It’s a typical design that has it’s origin in Wales. Like all other corn dollies or straw crafts it holds a special meaning: In pagan times …
This Straw Wheel is my second project in my straw crafting series. It reminds me of the depiction of sun wheels. So it’s acutally quite fitting for the season. 🙂 For this Straw Wheel you …
Straw Weaving or Wheat Weaving is a tradition that goes back to a time where the grain was cut by hand. It was believed that the “Spirit of the Harvest” lived within the grain. So …