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Mexican Hot Chocolate 'Sun Cake'
This moist and delicious chocolate cake surprises with hints of cinnamon and cayenne. Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter 0.5 cups dark...
Franzi Shelton
May 30, 20211 min read
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Spiced Christmas Tree
These spiced Christmas trees smell so good and do not require any difficult-to-find materials. They are super easy and fun to make and...
Franzi Shelton
Nov 29, 20201 min read
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Stained Glass Cookie Ornaments
These (super easy) stained glass cookie ornaments can be strung up as a garland or individually hung on your Christmas tree. Materials: 1...
Franzi Shelton
Nov 14, 20202 min read
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Colorful Leaf Garland
Bring autumn into your home by crafting this colorful leaf garland. Materials: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup fine salt 1/2 cup warm...
Franzi Shelton
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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Crayon Resist Art
This easy art project is appropriate for even the smallest artists. Materials: - Watercolor paper - Wet cloth - Brushes - Watercolor set...
Franzi Shelton
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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Window Kites
Create colorful sun catchers using transparency paper and craft sticks. Materials: - 4 craft sticks per kite - wood glue (I used Titebond...
Franzi Shelton
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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'Summer Solstice' Window Sun
Summer solstice is the longest day for the Northern Hemisphere and kick starts a season of fire festivals and long nights under the...
Franzi Shelton
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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Waldorf Lanterns
This classic Waldorf method of making beautiful, translucent lanterns by using vegetable oil is tried and true - works every time! What...
Franzi Shelton
Jun 16, 20202 min read
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Under the Sea: Birthday Ring and Mermaid Garland
Below, you will find some beautiful birthday ideas for the little mermaids in your life. Birthday Ring Tutorial: What you need: 1/2 cup...
Franzi Shelton
Jun 14, 20202 min read
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Naturalist Illustrations
Naturalists such as Maria Sybilla Merian and Ernst Haeckel were some of the first researchers to actually merge their scientific...
Franzi Shelton
Jun 8, 20202 min read
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Mermaid Pendants
"Look at this trove, treasures untold. How many wonders can one cavern hold?". Although these mermaid pendants are super easy to make,...
Franzi Shelton
Jun 5, 20201 min read
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Sea Anemone Craft
Yesterday, I received Julia Rothman's beautiful new book 'Ocean Anatomy' in the mail and am super excited to use her book as inspiration...
Franzi Shelton
Jun 3, 20202 min read
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Doily Doves
Pentecost (5/31) celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. The symbols of Pentecost include a dove representing the...
Franzi Shelton
May 27, 20201 min read
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Gift Tags
I spent the morning making gift tags using watercolors as well as a black felt pen. It was so relaxing to add all of the details to the...
Franzi Shelton
May 26, 20202 min read
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'Fairy House' Lantern
I am so excited to be sharing this tutorial with you all. This beautiful 'fairy house' lantern is made from common household items and is...
Franzi Shelton
May 24, 20202 min read
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'The Burgess Shale' Memory Game
This science-based homeschooling activity is a great way to introduce your child to the fossil record. The memory game is super easy to...
Franzi Shelton
May 19, 20202 min read
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Coastal Backdrop (nature table)
The Great Blue Heron or Ardea herodias is a species of coastal herons in Santa Barbara County. Blue Herons nest in colonies known as...
Franzi Shelton
May 16, 20202 min read
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Moon Calendar
I have always wanted a moon calendar and because tonight is the last quarter moon, I thought that today is the day. This template is...
Franzi Shelton
May 14, 20201 min read
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Homemade Orange Liqueur
A fragrant orange liqueur for those hot summer nights! Also makes a beautiful housewarming gift. Ingredients: 1/2 organic orange 1/4 cup...
Franzi Shelton
May 12, 20201 min read
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Artist Inspired Bug Hotels
Apparently, even insects appreciate the fine arts! Extend an invitation to your littlest of friends by granting them an exclusive...
Franzi Shelton
May 11, 20202 min read
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