Craft of the Day

Here in New England, Autumn seems to be on its way. There is a crispness in the air, it is getting darker a little earlier each night, and there are some hints of bright red and orange beginning to show. This time of year ignites my desire to bake and make crafts, so I recently went in search of some new ideas. I came across Martha Stewart’s website. I like that she has added a “Craft of the Day” section. I love to make things using natural materials, so the potato stamp idea really caught my eye. Now as a teacher, potato stamping is not an idea that is new to me. It is, however, like finding that old pair of jeans or sweater in the back of the closet that hasn’t been seen in ages. It automatically becomes new again. So, you can check out the potato stamp craft here. I also wanted to extend the idea with something I did last Thanksgiving. I decided to send cards last Thanksgiving to tell people that I love them and am thankful for them. I bought a pack of creme-colored note cards with envelopes. I went outside and gathered 3 different types of leaves that were in great condition. I then used gold and copper craft paint to make leaf prints on the front of the cards (To avoid glop’s, brush the paint onto each leaf). On the inside of the card, I wrote with a gold gel pen “Thankful for you!”. They turned out beautifully and the gold and copper colors were truly characteristic of the season.

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