https://www.youtube.com/embed/UwQDZid3hVo I just found this crafter on YouTube. Who would have thought something so cute could be created using rice, socks and hot glue? And she does it in fifteen minutes or less! I love the backdrop in the lead-in. All those items on the shelves are simply wonderful. I'm a wee bit jealous, lol.
How-to: Gingerbread Man Paper Mache Ornament
This is an excerpt from my how-to Christmas craft book, 12 Days of Christmas Projects, which is available now at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and other on-line retailers, as well as for order from your local bookstore (support local!). Gingerbread houses and gingerbread men are iconic when it comes to the holidays. This gingerbread manContinue reading "How-to: Gingerbread Man Paper Mache Ornament"
Happy Halloween!
I've only had two trick-or-treaters in the twenty years I've lived in my present home. I stopped decorating for Halloween these days, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the innovative, downright fun displays in this blog reposted from Houzz. I especially like the first one. How spooky that would be on a dark night!
Coffee, Anyone?
Yes, I know, that's not a coffee pot above. But, as you'll soon find out, I’m not what you’d call a coffee drinker. I can honestly say I have about three or four cups of coffee a year and usually don’t finish the cup. And still, I occasionally crave it. Not sure why, exactly. I’veContinue reading "Coffee, Anyone?"
Facebook Failure
What’s a Facebook failure you might ask? If there were a picture of me somewhere on this website, you’d be looking at it. I started with Facebook some years back at the behest of my publisher. You know, need to make those social media contacts, after all, and toot your own horn about your “accomplishments”.Continue reading "Facebook Failure"
Listen
The breeze blew gently but rather steadily yesterday, especially across the open fields. As the air pushed through the corn it created a lovely sound like rushing water. I stood for quite a while listening and couldn't help but smile as nature once again lifted my spirits.
Follow the Firefly and Run, Rabbit, Run! by Bernard Carvalho (Book Island Books)
Found this fabulous blogger, Picture Books Blogger, reviewing (what else?) picture books. As I am a fan of deeply illustrated books without words, I checked out the reviews under "Wordless Wonders" and discovered this book, among others. I hope to be buying it shortly--for me (my kids are all grown, you see, but I'm aContinue reading "Follow the Firefly and Run, Rabbit, Run! by Bernard Carvalho (Book Island Books)"
Hearts-a-Poppin’
What does it say about me that my favorite is the outhouse??? Which one is yours?
10 Favorite Holiday Movies I’d Watch Any Time of the Year
This may seem a little late in the season, but as the title says--I'd watch them any time of the year. Does anyone care? Probably not. But I would highly recommend all of them. Here goes, and not necessarily in this particular order (and please remember, this is only my personal opinion, so no needContinue reading "10 Favorite Holiday Movies I’d Watch Any Time of the Year"
Why Go It Alone?
Note: This blog was updated on March 5, 2021 Humans are social by nature…or at least that’s what I’ve always heard. Me, maybe not so much. I am, after all, a writer, and writers spend much of their time working in their own private spaces, in their own heads, plugging along at a solitary pursuit.Continue reading "Why Go It Alone?"
robin maderich - write-brained scribbler and crafter-on-the-loose 