Crafts

Maine doesn't breed the type of people that only confine themselves to a chain craft store when there's just so many other locally owned, craft-like shops to support instead. Here's (in my opinion) a couple of the best ones you should check out like Pinecone and Chickadee in Portland.

This special summer event will showcase the local creative community and feature live music, food, craft vendors, games, farm tours, and 200+ lavender plants.

Taking a pleasant stroll through your local farmer's market is a relaxing activity the whole family can enjoy, and you're also supporting local farmers and businesses in the process.

Meet Athena, she is the Paint Master at my local Home Depot and she has decided to create inspiring crafts out items from the store to spread cheer to all who need paint!

On all Hallows, Eve, when the moon is bright a virgin will light the black flame candle and I will guide you to some can't miss Halloween events in Maine!

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 the holidays or winter vacation break Save it for birthday party favor bags Use it to fill a pinata

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, and the kids hit up our neighbors for their old magazines...

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?..Do...

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.