It may or may not surprise you, but I frequently get questions and sometimes criticism regarding the safety of my projects. There are also those rare occasions when people are even a little mean. For example, I’m often asked if I get cut by the “razor sharp” aluminum cans. I can only say that I…
It’s not as if I murder every plant I touch. Let’s just say, if you needed some information from one of your tight-lipped Rose Bushes or thought your Geraniums were skimming off the top, you could probably drop my name to get them to talk. I don’t keep house plants except for a few sprigs…
I am trying my hand at gardening this year, and I must admit that my efforts would probably get me kicked out of even the most lackadaisical garden club. So far, I have killed four strawberry plants. This task took about three days of concentrated effort. Also on the hit list were four green bean…
Are you old enough to remember those crocheted beer can hats? If you are too young to know what I am talking about, trust me. It is precisely what it sounds like. Yes, that classy. Of course, I have no idea who came up with this idea. Still, I picture a hippy chick who attended…
Do you like to grow things? Then you might enjoy making these simple embossed aluminum can garden markers. I most assuredly do not have a green thumb, but I still give growing things a try every year. I can usually get a few flowers to grow, but I’ve never been successful with an actual garden….
Update: This jewelry is made from beads made from beer and soda cans. Learn to make the beads in the video below. Hello, I hope you are feeling cheery and well. We are experiencing a cold snap here in Colorado, with high temperatures in the single digits. Even so, I have springtime on my mind,…
Hello out there. Welcome to the lab. Do you have a Cricut or other cutting machine? I got one several months ago. Unfortunately, I haven’t used it enough to justify the price tag. Still, it is a fun toy to have in my crafting toolbox. I still have a lot to learn about it, but…
Hello Dear Reader, Welcome to the Lab. I hope you are cozy, comfortable, and warm. Is your New Year off to a roaring start? Are you working full speed ahead toward your dreams and goals? Or do you feel like you have already slipped off track? I always feel a malaise this time of year….
