Tag Archives: DIY

  1. How NOT to make a face mask…

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    April 6, 2020 by kittynh

    I don’t sew beautiful garments. I sew seconds.  You know the articles of clothing that end up at discount stores …
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  2. Primitive or Penicillin?DIY-NOT!

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    December 28, 2017 by kittynh

    I hope the readers of Yankeeskeptic enjoyed the 10 days of Christmas DIY decorations. A few readers wondered why 10 …
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  3. DAY TEN AND I’M OUT OF IDEAS! HO HO HO WE GO!!!

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    December 10, 2017 by kittynh

    This has been a wonderful holiday season as I have helped the wonderful Cheshire County Historical Society fill their gift …
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  4. DAY NINE! Gnome Sweet Gnome!

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    December 9, 2017 by kittynh

    I make crafts for the Cheshire County Historical Society to sell in their gift shop.  First off, it is what …
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  5. Day Eight! Not to late to knit a rabbit!

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    December 8, 2017 by kittynh

    If you can knit a square, you can knit a rabbit. I can knit, as long as it is a …
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  6. Day 7! Acorns and Wool, Inexpensive Home Made!

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    December 7, 2017 by kittynh

    Wool acorns. This is possibly the most simple wool felting project. You need acorn caps, and a little bit of …
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  7. DAY SIX! New Hampshire Holiday! I’M SO BROKE, WHAT TO MAKE?

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    December 6, 2017 by kittynh

    This is the ultimate Yankee gift.  Because it can be done for free, or close to free. Step one, ask …
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  8. Day 5! New Hampshire Holiday! Are You Ready to Be FRAMED?

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    December 5, 2017 by kittynh

    I don’t know who to give credit to for this idea. All I know is it started when I fell …
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  9. Day 4, New Hampshire Holiday! Lights that Don’t Work, Work Well!

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    December 4, 2017 by kittynh

    I was in my favorite vintage shop when I came across a large pile of old strings of holiday lights. …
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  10. DAY THREE, Holiday Decor! Don’t be Spooled, This is a TREE!

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    December 3, 2017 by kittynh

    In New England we have lots of vintage spools.  The many mills in the area mean that spools are an …
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