Homestead & Bread
Another Baby Hat 10/25/2009
Another baby hat finished!  Pumpkin Patch Potpourri 10/21/2009
 A mix of “mini pumpkins” and cinnamon sticks combined with Kitchen Spice Oil. Check out my Etsy store! http://homesteadbread.etsy.com Many Blessings, Mel Christmas in New England Potpourri 10/21/2009
 Pinecones rose hips, cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves and cedar tips combined with a sparkling pine scent creates this wonderful Holiday Potpourri. Pinecones and cedar tips are hand collected. I have been crafting potpourri for almost 10 years and try to hand collect or dry ingredients myself as much as possible. I never use cheap potpourri fillers and only use the best oils available! Whenever possible I use essentials oils only. Check out my Etsy store! http://homesteadbread.etsy.com Many Blessings, Mel Quick and Easy Embellishments 10/16/2009
 Turn a plain baby hat into something unique with leftover ribbons. Machine or hand stitch to hat. I will add more pictures as I finish hats, you can find the pattern for the hat here: http://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/infant-cap.html Have a blessed day! Melanie    Preserving Foliage 10/13/2009
I just love the colors of Fall. Here is a real easy way to preserve those beautiful leaves: - Melt wax in double boiler or use the melted wax from a candle melted on a warmer, just make sure it is of light color. We happened to use a vanilla candle; the scent is an added bonus. - Dip leaves once, lay on wax paper to dry - I prefer to press the leaves for a few days in a heavy book, but it is not necessary. - Add to your table centerpiece or mantle Many Harvest Blessings from our Home to Yours, Melanie       Crayon Roll 10/05/2009
Most of the gifts for Christmas this year are going to be homemade. I love this crayon roll for little ones. I will adapt the pattern to make chap stick/lipstick rolls and pencil rolls as well. Here is the link for the pattern and tutorial: http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/2008/04/crayon-roll-tutorial.html Many Blessings, Mel Finished crayon roll for my nephew.     Fabric Pumpkins 10/02/2009
   My current sewing project: Pumpkins! I just love them, plus they won’t break. I add a drop or two of kitchen spice oil to the “stem” to scent the room. I got the pattern from http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/2009/09/fabric-pumpkins.html Many Blessings and Happy Harvest, Melanie |  CategoriesAll ArchivesFebruary 2010 |
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