Products are up in the shop – they aren’t for sale yet, but will be soon. I am just working on shipping costs. In addition to the free printables (some of which would make a great stocking stuffer or gift), and the Tiny Peasant Pantry package, there will be: Tiny Peasant Craft Kits: Tiny Stitcher… Continue reading Shop Update
Author: kris
This Moment
“A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.” {joining Soule Mama today} If you’re inspired to follow along, please leave a link to your moment in the comments!
Advent Week 1 Activity :: Felted Stones
A great sensory activity to do as part of Advent Week 1 :: The Light of Stones and the whole Tiny Advent series. Materials smooth stones wool roving in desired colours sewing thread in same colours as roving (optional) large bowl or pot warm water natural dish soap nylons/pantyhose Instructions: 1. Wrap stone in roving. 2. Optional: Hold roving in… Continue reading Advent Week 1 Activity :: Felted Stones
Dressember :: Day 5
First, I can’t forget to share this photo today of my team mate. This month, one lucky winner will receive a medium, Urban Peasant neckwear in Slate, as shown in today’s Dressember photo. This piece is knit with 100% merino wool that is hand-spun and kettle-dyed and has a $45 value! (*will come with a similar… Continue reading Dressember :: Day 5
Dressember :: Day 4
It’s a pinkish day today, which happens much less often for me than for my junior partner. We put her photo here in the body of the post so you’d get to see the whole outfit – including her thrifted knit wool dress and cardigan with a sweet crinoline flower. Today, a little bit of… Continue reading Dressember :: Day 4
Advent Week 1 Activity :: Growing Crystals
A fun activity to learn about crystals as part of Advent Week 1 :: The Light of Stones and the whole Tiny Advent series. I love how this activity mirrors the anticipation of Advent. How the children carefully prepare, and then wait, and watch for transformation and beauty. Materials wide mouth canning jar string pipe cleaners (we… Continue reading Advent Week 1 Activity :: Growing Crystals
Dressember :: Day 3
Today another lady in our house decided to join in the campaign! She is going to do a photo a day as well, and help spread the word about this project with her grandparents and friends. A little bit about my dress today… it was made by the lovely and very talented Melanie Wesley. We… Continue reading Dressember :: Day 3
Dressember :: Day 2
Today I officially joined Dressember and have my own campaign page that you can donate to directly if you choose to. I love this campaign for the spirit of fun and togetherness – and the challenge for those who have a limited wardrobe to wear a dress each day for a month! A favourite project that… Continue reading Dressember :: Day 2
Dressember :: Day 1
Thanks to a friend from Winnipeg who is participating in this fundraiser, it came across my path in time for me to start right on December 1st. Dressember is a campaign that raises funds to help children and women who are exploited as victims of slavery, sex trafficking and other forms of violence. Consider joining in… Continue reading Dressember :: Day 1
Craft Sale Week
This is one of the busier weeks in our year as we all help to prepare for my table at the Winnipeg Centre Vineyard Craft Sale, where I sell Tiny Peasant kits for kids, cards, and Urban Peasant neckwear. The kids know that during Craft Sale Week, they get to be my elves, and after… Continue reading Craft Sale Week