by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Here in the Northeast this past fall, the foliage on the trees was brilliant, and I really wanted to preserve that autumnal beauty and carry it into the holiday season. Finding the perfect craft project for my fall inspiration and giving it a Christmas twist was easy: I decided […]
DIY & Crafts
5 Clever Pumpkin Carving Hacks
by the Rodale’s team Happy Halloween! Before you get to trick-or-treating tonight, prep your doorstep with some fun and festive pumpkins. For inspiration on how to brighten your porch for the night, we’ve rounded up our five favorite tips for creating long-lasting, great-smelling, and beautifully carved pumpkins. To get started, watch the video below before […]
Autumn Craft: Wild-Foraged Wreath
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer I love creating wreaths for the holidays—especially foraged wreaths. Inspired by nature on a recent afternoon walk, I gathered oak leaves, hydrangea, ferns, Queen Anne’s lace, grapevine, wheat, and white pine for a rustic autumn wreath. I found that foraging for local plant materials was very relaxing, as was putting […]
Fourth of July Craft: Sunprint Fireworks Jars
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer If you’re looking for a unique craft project to tackle with your friends and family this Independence Day, look no further! Making sunprints is super easy and so much fun. For these jars, I foraged around my yard and found all sorts of cool items—Queen Anne’s lace, tiny little daisylike […]
Refresh a Dress with DIY Potato Printing
by guest blogger Julie Malone, assistant buyer at Rodale’s and garden blogger, and Brett Riggle, web merchandiser at Rodale’s It’s coming…slowly…surely… It’s nearly here…warm weather! Every year, as the ground thaws and we box up our winter clothes and unpack much-missed lighter layers, we inevitably crave a little newness in our lives. While there are […]
Easter Craft: Eggshell Vases
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Easter floral creations don’t need to be boring or expected, right? Let me show you how to transform a few simple eggs into an impressive table centerpiece… You’ll need: Eggs Spoon Acrylic paint Small craft brushes Toothbrush (for speckling) Flowers of choice Here’s how you do it: 1. Using a […]
Valentine Craft: Love Is in the Air
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer Looking for a really cool Valentine’s Day craft for your friends and family? Or are you still searching for a gift to give to your sweetie pie? Well, look no further. Air plants, also known as tillandsias, live their lives without ever touching soil, often high in the treetops. They […]
Holiday Craft: Decorating with Repurposed Jars
by guest blogger Mark Kintzel, designer As I was cleaning my fridge one wintry day, I discovered a mass of spoiled olives, jellies, and other suspicious matter in jars. After emptying and cleaning the jars up, and because I like to recycle in creative ways, I made them into holiday jars filled with pine-scented […]
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Raised on America’s first organic farm, Scratch author Maria Rodale learned how to make everyday favorites from, yes, scratch — the way you remember them; the way they turn out best.
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