Skruben Blog

How To: Fabric Tape
My crafty friend Britt (who also happens to be a fledgling beekeeper), came up with this great DIY project when she needed some decoration for her lovely honey jars.  Then she was kind enough to let me post the tutorial...
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DIY chicken coop
  You may remember that I posted  few weeks ago about our venture into urban chicken raising and the cute little puffballs that got us to finally commit.  Well, they've been living in a crate in my office since then,...
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Rice Krispie Treat Surprise Cake
  We're not huge cake people in my household.  It's OK, but generally pretty low on the list of favorite desserts.  Rice Krispie Treats, on the other hand, are very high on the list.  This year we decided to try...
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Butterfly Craft Projects
  So, what can you do with the cool butterfly wings from your Butterfly Smooch Stick favors, once the lip balm tube has been removed for use? Don't throw them away!!  My daughters and I came up with a couple of fun...
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St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Cupcakes
Here's a fun kid project to do for St. Patrick's day, or spring in general.  I bet there are lots of snowy places around the country that could use a little rainbow cupcake magic right about now!   Start with separate...
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