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Enamel Paint Emergency Tin Candle

April 19, 2016 By radmegan Leave a Comment

Enamel Paint Emergency Tin Candle

Emergency candle + match sets are always a good idea to have around. Whether it's a rolling brown-out (our air conditioner has been battling the 90+ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: budget-friendly gifts, Camping, camping crafts, candles, enamel, enamel paint, handmade gifts, man crafts, Testors, tins

Sticks & Stones: A Frugal & Outdoorsy Valentine’s Day Craft

February 6, 2012 By radmegan 14 Comments

Sticks & Stones: A Frugal & Outdoorsy Valentine’s Day Craft

February 14th is right around the corner, and this weekend it dawned on me that I needed to come up with a couple of no-frills Valentine's Day gifts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday Tagged With: cheap valentine's day solutions, love notes, man crafts, nature, outdoors, rock, valentines day

Stocking Stuffer for Men: Road-Trip Matches

December 19, 2011 By radmegan 11 Comments

Stocking Stuffer for Men: Road-Trip Matches

I am in frantic, last-minute Christmas mode, and I am sure I'm not alone. This weekend, I needed a quick stocking stuffer for my husband, the mountain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Travel Tagged With: christmas, man crafts, matches, mod podge

Knitting a Jute Satchel

August 23, 2011 By radmegan 16 Comments

Knitting a Jute Satchel

The first time I used my round loom for knitting, it was to make a collection of soft squishy beanies for a few kids I love. This time, I wanted to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Crafts Tagged With: accessories, bag, beach, Camping, Crafts, hiking, knit, knitting, man crafts, outdoor bag, round loom

Frayed Knot: The Angler’s Loop

October 15, 2010 By radmegan 1 Comment

Frayed Knot: The Angler’s Loop

It's the end of the weeklong lesson in knots! It started as a doodler's homage to Columbus and his journey across the big bad ocean, and ended with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Angler's Loop, Fishermen, knots, man crafts, Occupational knots, rope, sailors

I’m A Frayed Knot: A Weeklong Columbus Day Lesson in String

October 11, 2010 By radmegan Leave a Comment

I’m A Frayed Knot: A Weeklong Columbus Day Lesson in String

This week, in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. To commemorate the sheer act of sailing from Spain to the Caribbean America, I'd like to talk about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Tagged With: burglar, Columbus, Handcuff, Holiday, knots, man crafts, Occupational knot, rope, sailors

Introducing Man Crafts: Making Fire with Sticks

September 14, 2010 By radmegan 6 Comments

Introducing Man Crafts: Making Fire with Sticks

Every year I see news stories about hikers going missing in the woods. The weather is cooling off here on the west coast, and one basic survival skill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: hand drill, making fire, man crafts

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