Crafts

Portland has totally come alive this summer. We found a very cool open-air market this past weekend, and it's a must-do destination. The East End Vend is on the corner of Congress Street and Washington Avenue in downtown Portland.

Some will be converted into Michaels, but the rest are going away.

Enjoy a light snack and some spring themed crafts in the museum, and then a ride on the Narrow Gauge to celebrate the beginning of Spring.

Now that we have some distance from trick or treating, many of us have a stash of unwanted candy. Whether it's nuts or nougat, (what is that anyway?), you probably have some candy to re-distribute!
Here are some suggestions:

Put it in the freezer and save it for decorating gingerbread houses during th…

I'm always looking for craft ideas to keep the kids busy, especially on rainy days. This inexpensive dining room table project was a hit. I went to Michael's Crafts and got the female styrofoam heads on sale for a few bucks each. I picked up some Modge Podge while I was there for 6 dollars…

The 18 oz. red Solo cup, a tradition for parties and gatherings, is disposable and recyclable and has some features that you may not be aware of.

I have a long history with Super Glue. It's a Love/Hate relationship.

What do you do with a couple of stir crazy kids on another snow day? I'm lucky because they like to craft and so do I. Since we had a heads up that snow was on the way, I had a chance to gather my supplies for this one.
Here's what you'l need:
White plates- I bought mine at, where else?…

The glue gun got me! But wow, are these holiday sweaters UGLY! Just the way we like them! A WBLM listener will win his and hers sweaters, hand crafted by me, to wear to our Ugly Holiday Sweater Party this Friday night at Ocean Gateway in Portland!

Sometimes I work for Captain; sometimes Captain works for me.