Halloween

Homemade Owl Pellets FTW

Kristin St. Clair sent over this AWESOME homemade owl pellet how-to from the Crafts Department of Martha Stewart. This project makes me happy on so many different levels — the project is referred to as Homemade Owl Pellets, Yuck; owl pellets are a favorite science project of mine and my kids; and these are homemade, […]

Build a giant Grim Reaper

Build a giant Grim Reaper

Check out the great Reaper by Seattle maker Jason. A few years ago my wife showed me a Halloween decoration in one of those kitchy catalogs that invade our mailbox every year. What she showed me was a “6 foot tall Grim Reaper!”. I examined it carefully looking at the price and replied: “Fifty bucks? […]

Strange and Beautiful Pumpkins

I found three unusually pretty pumpklns at the Occidental Farmer’s Market last week. Grouped together on a table outside my door, they are a seasonal arrangement that makes me think of the perfect autumn sunset. I love the ugly scars and how they contrast with the smooth pastels. No carving necessary! If you have a […]