When I saw a note about a potato box a few weeks ago, I immediately wanted to build one. My reference led me to a Seattle Times article published several years ago. The author claims that it is actually possible to grow 100 pounds of…
I finally started seeds last Saturday. Late is better than never, right? This year I’ve done a few things differently, or perhaps I should say more efficiently. I have a few seed starting kits—plastic (I know, I know) containers with 72 spaces to start seedlings…
It is time for Funky Junk! Funky Junk is one of my favorite shows of the year in Spokane. Smaller and more manageable than Farm Chicks (don’t get me wrong, I also love Farm Chicks), it’s the perfect show for a spring afternoon. Most of…
I think these might be my favorite carrots for their funkiness and charm. I also found them easier to master than the crepe paper carrots posted about earlier. You really only nee pipe cleaners for this project, though wire cutters come in handy. I ended…
This year, my subtle Easter decorations are carrot-themed. I made two carrot projects that are very easy to create and could even become an Easter-day project for kids (with adult supervision). First up are carrots made from different carrot-y shades of crepe paper. For this…
I like dying Easter eggs. I’ll admit it: I am in my thirties and still love dying eggs. In the past I’ve made polka dot eggs, striped eggs, and rainbow eggs; one year I painted dye on the eggs with paintbrushes. This year, I kept…
Artist and crafter Maggie Wolcott writes about craft events in and around Spokane, as well as her own adventures in creating and repurposing. Her DwellWellNW posts include project and decorating ideas, recipes, reviews of events, and interviews with local artists. Maggie spends her days as an English professor, and when she’s not grading papers, she can generally be found with a paintbrush or scissors in hand. She can be reached at mebullock@gmail.com.
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