Tag Archives: crafts

Another Project Finished

Posted on July 4, 2020 by hernibs

I finally finished the pineapple shawl project. Whew. I’ve been working on it for months, put it away a few times but it’s done. I started it to use up all my embroidery cotton threads that I no longer use. … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Simplicity | Tagged cotton, crafts, crochet, finishing, green, inspiration, photograph, pineapple shawl, thread | 4 Comments

Miniature World

Posted on June 26, 2020 by hernibs

A special gift from a friend who created it just for me. Built on part of a branch that fell off an ancient fir tree. Idyllic little world of green, flowers, trees and two sheep there, a tempting little cottage … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged crafts, creative, flowers, garden, gift, green, happy place, inspiration, Life, miniature, nature, needle felting, Peace, photograph, seeing | 2 Comments

Garden Totem

Posted on April 11, 2020 by hernibs

Middle daughter made this garden totem for eldest daughter’s birthday. The blocks spin and you can change the story.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bc, Beauty, crafts, garden, handmade, happy place, home, hope, inspiration, Life, nature, photograph, seeing, spring, totem, woodwork | 6 Comments

April Fools

Posted on April 1, 2020 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged April, crafts, crocheted, octopus, photograph, toys | 5 Comments

A Ball of this and a Ball of that

Posted on February 10, 2020 by hernibs

I used up a lots leftover balls of wool for this crocheted vest.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged clothing, crafts, crocheting, handmade, inspiration, photograph, scraps, share, vest, wool | 2 Comments

Crafts: Sammy Seal

Posted on November 24, 2019 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged crafts, crochet, home, inspiration, photograph, Sammy the seal, seal, toy | 8 Comments

Crafts – Crocheted Mat

Posted on September 22, 2019 by hernibs

I used up most of my old embroidery and cross stitch threads on this mat. I used one teal coloured thread throughout and added to other strands of colour as I went. It was fun making it and I’m enjoying … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged cotton, crafts, crochet, home, inspiration, Life, photograph | 2 Comments

Crafts – Drawstring Bag

Posted on September 20, 2019 by hernibs

Crocheted cotton Drawstring Bags, green and blue. These were fun to make.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bags, cotton, crafts, crochet, crocheted, happy place, home, inspiration, photograph, seeing | 2 Comments

Cactus Garden

Posted on September 16, 2019 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged cactus, crafts, crochet, flowers, fun, green, inspiration, photograph, share | 4 Comments

Crafts – String Bag

Posted on January 20, 2019 by hernibs

Finished my 4th string bag and have started another. In a crafty mood with fingers and string rather than words and paper.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged crafts, crochet, happy place, inspiration, photograph, share, string bag, thoughts | 2 Comments

Shaving Horse

Posted on March 22, 2015 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bc, crafts, handles, home made, homestead, inspiration, nature, photograph, photography, shave horse, woodwork | 3 Comments

Farmer’s Market

Posted on August 31, 2014 by hernibs

Paradise resurrected, where cars and pollution reign the rest of the week. A group of local growers and gardeners gather every Saturday to make that end of town look more like the paradise it once was. Home grown vegetables, preserves, … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged crafts, farmer's market, flowers, food, green, happy place, honey, inspiration, local, morning, photograph, photography, plants, poem, poetry | 1 Comment