In the weeds, er, woods…the new normal seems like paradise
Kitty round-up; Lazy day Sunday, March 22. Casey and I make a run to the studio to round up the cats and gather a few …
What is happening here? The advent of the new normal.
I’m already a social distancer, so this isn’t a stretch. We homeschool and I already work from home and the farm quite a bit, so …
I’m the crazy one for protecting my building…
I’m like a squirrel. Or a butterfly. With a little Tasmanian devil on the side. While I have not achieved all the goals I set …
Fire and Life: Burning seeds for better germination
Why Burn? Scarification. That is why we burn. What does that even mean? ‘To scarify’ is to modify a seed’s coating so that the seed …
How to Make this functional DIY Children’s Bench from Scrap Barn Wood
Scrap wood is always up in my workspace, needing a home or a purpose. Do you get that too? I make large furniture pieces using …
Seeya in the 72-year-old funny papers under the linoleum!
How would you feel about finding a 77-year-old newspaper under the flooring in your apartment? It took my breath away. I hadn’t even intended to …
Double Duty: How to make money twice from one hunk of junk.
“Do you do anything else with the fuel cans that we could use during other parts of the year?” I get this question a lot …
Is money keeping you from being creative?
I asked my followers what keeps them from being creative. I want to break through the barriers that keep you from tasting that delicious creative …
First tour of the big apartment rehab project
I finally got electric ran to the apartment over the studio! It’s the cutest little space, and I can’t wait till we get it all …
Get the streaky antiquey look by mixing stain and paint!
DIY’ers have been putting vinyl designs on old windows for years. It’s kinda boring now, right? Here’s how to get a look that’s not the …
Do weird things: Turning our pool into a Greenhouse
There’s not exactly a blueprint for this type of thing…we are converting our in-ground pool into a greenhouse. While there are pinterest posts with tips, …
Bring on the good junk
I did something I have never done before: I brought scrap home from the scrap yard and made it into something pretty. I know, you’re …
In rust we trust: old grain bin, new gazebo
It’s all the rage these days. Repurpose an old grain bin into a gazebo, outdoor kitchen, bar, family hangout, whatever you want to call it. …
The Pheasant
How do you recycle a stuffed pheasant? My bestie’s dad, Bob, was a magnificent shot with a shotgun despite only having one arm. I shot …
Be Wild. Create.
Why do I create? I love making junk into useful and/or beautiful products. I also love teaching others how to find their inner creative. Recycling …