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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Wheat Weaving: Love Knot

A love knot is one of the easiest designs to weave and is a good one to start with if you've never woven with wheat before.

Wheat Weaving: Getting Started Basics

In order to weave with wheat, there are a few basics things that will be required for any weaving you choose to do. This tutorial shows those basics.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Etsy Shop

Just opened an Etsy shop. Right now only have one candle in it, but more goodies to come. I figure I'll use Etsy to host my more "one of a kind" items. Check it out. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWoodlandElf

Thursday, February 2, 2012

How to Make a Mirror-Image Valentine Card

Cutting an image from the white reveals the red beneath, creating a mirror-image Valentine card.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Elf-esteem

My Elf-esteem youtube channel just made its first 1,000 views! Thanks for watching everyone. I'll keep posting, every Thursday. (Tomorrow's post will be a mirror image Valentine card)

Thursday, January 26, 2012

How to Make a Simple No-Sew Fleece Scarf

Scissors make quick work of turning a plain piece of fleece into a soft and warm winter scarf.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Quick and Easy Handmade Valentine Card

This card is quick and easy if you want to give something with the handmade look without spending a lot of handmade time.

Friday, January 13, 2012

How to Make a Handstamped Treasure Box

Basic stamping techniques and a little varnish can turn a plain wooden box into a cute keepsake.

Friday, January 6, 2012

How to Make a Woven Hearts Valentine Card

This card is made out of two scrapbooking paper hearts that have been woven together. For a cutting template for this project, click the image below.