Beth's Blog 

A bee skep, you say? Yes. A bee skep. Simply put, a bee skep is a straw hive, domed in shape, for bees. Using a skep is an old-fashioned...

As our neck of the woods is slowly starting to green up outside (even if it’s just because the snow is melting) I’d like to share with...

Psst. Can I interest you in a good book to read? I am a librarian, after all. 😊 In addition to writing this blog, I write book reviews...

Happy New Year! It’s good to get back with you after taking two weeks off for the holidays. My family's Christmas was very quiet, but...

Are you ready to make some magic this holiday season? I hope so! I’m going to share with you now the craft I hinted at a few posts back....

Hi all! I’m sorry I haven’t had a new post in a few weeks. I’ve been very busy with my Maker Magic Take-it & Make-it program. Last week I...

Fall is upon us! The colors of the trees are changing quickly, so much so that every day they look more colorful, more beautiful. This is...

I was feeling crafty this week, so I decided to go back to Creativebug and find something to create that I could share with you. As a...

Wow, summer is fully upon us: hot days, fireworks at night, and beautiful flowers everywhere. I hope you are having fun and staying cool....

I’m hoping by now you’ve had a chance to check out our new database, Creativebug. As a reminder, Creativebug is a collection of thousands...

Creativebug is here! What? Should you be afraid? Is it running rampant in your house? No. Just kidding. Nothing to fear here. Just a lot...

I don’t know about you, but I am ready to get outside and start gardening. For me, gardening means nurturing tidy spaces filled with...

Hi everyone! How are you doing? I hope you are maintaining your sanity as you shelter in place. Are you feeling creative today? I sure...

Easter is just one week away! Are you decorating your house for this spring holiday? It would probably be a joyous and uplifting thing to...

If you’re a crafter like me, you probably have a stash of supplies leftover from past projects. I have yarn, fabric, felt, floss,...