Crafts Archive

DIY Carrier for Firewood

Posted on January 28, 2012 | 1 Comment
We love our fireplace and are regularly making trips to bring in firewood. One day after hauling in my third bunch of firewood I decided we needed a better way. I have seen many beautiful firewood carriers in stores but was unfortunately not the proud...
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2011 Craft Round Up!

Posted on January 6, 2012 | No Comments
I’m a little late but still thought I’d round-up the most popular crafts of 2011 here on Harmonic Mama and I’d love for you to share yours! The most popular and the simplest is the no sew infinity scarf. Armed with only an old t-shirt...
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Kids Craft – Egg Carton Caterpillars

Posted on November 8, 2011 | No Comments
My daughter collects egg cartons. She has a huge collection stuffed away in a cabinet waiting to turn them into something. We have used them to make fire starters in the past but the other day she decided she wanted to make some caterpillars. She got...
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3 Free Knitting Patterns That Will Keep You Warm This Winter – Friday Finds

Posted on November 4, 2011 | No Comments
Keeping warm by the fireplace as the days get shorter and colder? Here are three amazing free knitting patterns to help you pass the time and keep warm. I am in love with fingerless gloves! In fact I should do an entire Friday Finds on...
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The Mathematics of Doctor Who’s Fez

Posted on November 3, 2011 | 6 Comments
My oldest is a huge Doctor Who fan. She has seen all of the episodes from the last couple of seasons and quite a few of the previous ones. When Halloween started getting close she wanted to be Doctor Who, more specifically the 11th Doctor. We went to various thrift stores and department stores and outfitted her with his trade marked suspenders, tweed jacket and bow tie but the one additional think she insisted on was a fez, because to quote the Doctor "I wear a fez now. Fezzes are cool"
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Four Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids – Friday Finds

Posted on October 28, 2011 | 1 Comment
It’s almost Halloween but we still have the weekend to get through! If your kids are like mine they are bursting at the seams they are so excited for Halloween to get here. I’ve rounded up four great crafts to occupy the kiddos over the...
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Super Simple 5 Minute No Sew Infinity Scarf

Posted on October 13, 2011 | 10 Comments
I love the look of infinity scarves and recently came across a way to make a no sew scarf in less than 5 minutes from an old t-shirt. As no sew implies, this method requires no sewing and only the skill needed to use some...
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Autumn Leaf Lantern

Posted on September 30, 2011 | 3 Comments
I love fall. The changing of the leaves and the chill in the air make me think of cuddling up by firelight. So I started to think about making lanterns, like my decoupage lanterns, using beautiful, coloful, autumn leaves. In the end I was mildly...
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Autumn on Etsy – Friday Finds

Posted on September 23, 2011 | No Comments
With leaves changing, the days getting shorter and the weather getting cooler I start to seek out the oranges, yellows, browns and reds of autumn. Here are nine wonderful Etsy finds that bring out the season. Three Autumn Pumpkins by mmwolters Copper Leaf Orange Enamel Necklace by VerreEncore Crochet Hooded Cowl by OliviaRoyale Bike...
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Five Fun Fall Crafts

Posted on September 15, 2011 | 1 Comment
As the cicadas sing their songs, the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to turn I know we wills soon be spending more time indoors. Here’s a list of five great crafts for you (and your kids) as the days start to wind down....
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