The Crafting Blog

Step-by-step craft projects from the workbench

Hand-Painted Folk-Art Chicken Coop Signs: A Hen House Gift

A Gift for the Hen House

Bonnie showed up with two painted signs and a hammer. The coop has never looked so dressed up.

laser cut wood usa flag with daisy flowers

Daisy Flag Frame Kit

Three layers, four paint colors, one slow Sunday afternoon. The kind of project that finishes before your iced tea runs out.

Hello sunshine porch leaner in a chicken coop

Hello Sunshine Sunflower Sign

Phyllis takes the pen this time. There were mistakes, a feed-bag press, and one very supervisory hen named Ethel.

How That Hen Sign Actually Gets Made: Rosa’s Step-by-Step Stencil Walkthrough

Rosa breaks down the two-layer stencil work, coat by coat. Turns out the secret is patience and a very dry brush.

A Gift for the Security Detail: Bonnie’s Crow Stack Fall Porch Leaner

Bonnie made the boys a fall porch leaner — three stacked crows, one pumpkin, zero gratitude from the recipients.