By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com Many birds are already starting their first broods, but it isn’t too late to put up houses for later nesting birds and migratory species on their way […]
Tag: diy
Homemade glue better, not easy
I often shy away from sticky subjects, but today I’m diving in. So today’s topic is … glue! When tackling crafts and projects I first try to create with what […]
Add a Little ‘Pop’
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com With Mother’s Day, graduations and other events coming up, it’s the perfect time to make greeting cards. Grab some pretty paper and your art supplies of choice […]
Preserving Springtime
One of the multiple ways to preserve flowers now coming into bloom, and enjoy them all year, is pressing and drying. Pressed plants can be used in a variety of […]
Learning to make bubble tea at home
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com I discovered love of bubble tea and traveling at the same time. Late in my teens I visited my older sister in Boston. We spent evenings together, […]
Creating Eternal Springtime
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Although spring flowers are starting to bloom, sometimes it is nice to have a few blossoms that don’t quickly fade. Artificial flowers can be worked creatively into […]
A Natural Spin on an Easter Tradition
By ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com With spring in the air and Easter just around the corner, it is a great time to get creative with decorating eggs. Even if you don’t celebrate […]
DIY Fabric Scrap Baskets
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com Whether you are preparing to celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday or doing some spring cleaning and organizing, customizable baskets are a great DIY. Baskets have multiple uses, […]
Starting Spring Early
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com If you’ve started seeds indoors or are ready to direct sow early flowers and vegetables, you may be considering how to protect them from pests or give […]
Getting Garden Ready
By ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com While you can buy plenty of equipment for seed starting — heat mats, grow lights, a variety of pots, etc. — you can also easily do it […]










