Bronco and the Cat Camping – a NEW Cross Stitch design
The Ford Bronco - tent camping with a cat. My newest design was inspired by my daughter and her fiance and their cat. And, yes they have camped with their cat! The Ford Bronco is based on the one he has rebuilt. This design when complete is 5x7 using 14 count...
Beer Bread
We were camping down at San Elijo right after Thanksgiving and our camping neighbor told us about making Beer Bread. I had never heard of it before. He makes it right on the BBQ which is easy - keep it off direct heat and your BBQ acts like an oven. We wrote down...
Calling all Campers! What is it about camping that you love?
What is it about camping that people love? Is it the … Fresh Air? Being out in nature? Hanging out with friends or family? Traveling to new or favorite places? Sitting around the campfire? Roasting marshmallows? Eating smore’s? Making new friends? or Meeting new...
Water Soluble Cross Stitch Canvas – Who Knew?
I've got to tell you that I've been cross stitching for about 42 years and I just learned about water soluble cross stitch canvas! Why didn't I know about this sooner?! In the past I always bought cross stitch kits at the craft store and then I started designing my...
Gingerbread Campers – Edible or Decorative?
GINGERBREAD HOUSES for the Camper! A few years ago I made this adorable Camping Gingerbread House I found at World Market. I've searched high and low for the photo of my finished product, but I can't find it. Probably best to share the "professional" photo as mine...
New Cross Stitch Pattern – The Hybrid Trailer
One of my newest Camping Cross Stitch designs was suggested by a customer. She has a Bullet Crossfire Trailer by Keystone. This is a great trailer as it extends on each end for sleeping spaces. The pattern is stitched on a 14ct Aida cloth to create a 5" x 7" final...
I Love my Luci Light
I originally blogged about the Luci light back in 2016. I'm updating this blog post because since then, the Luci light has improved with a USB port for charging your phone or other devices. Did you just say WOW? I did because this is such a great product. My...
Cross Stitch Christmas Stockings
A few weeks ago I posted about buying your Christmas Ornaments and Cards (Camping Themed) now as they might sell out by the time you start thinking about Christmas shopping. Well, now it's time to think about the Cross Stitch Stockings! If you're going to stitch a...
Camping Etiquette – Don’t walk through my campsite!
So you're camping ... Do you walk around the long way or cut through a few campsites? The sunset is beautiful tonight ... do you walk to a public area to get your picture or do you walk through someone's bluff campsite to get the shot? If you've answered yes to either...
Never too Early to Buy a Christmas Ornament
Christmas in July? August? Is it too early? No way! Now is the time to shop for those special items that will be sold out after Thanksgiving. I'm talking about the cute Camping Themed Christmas Ornaments and Cards. Don't be like me and wait until December. Every...
Camping Showers – being creative and making your own or buying one ..
You might come across a time while camping that you need to create your own shower area. How about this idea from the Golden Book of Crafts and Hobbies (published in 1968) - Outside showers are great for camping as well as rinsing off in your own backyard before...
The Best Camping Puzzles
Here are some of the cutest camping puzzles - starting at under 100 pieces for the kids and ending up at 1000 pieces. My preference is 1000 pieces but if the puzzle is cute enough, I will buy a 500 piece. If you're working on a puzzle on a camping trip (in one spot...
