DIY Bird Feeders

Banish boredom with these fun ideas for bird feeders made out of recycled and household items. Bird feeders are a great craft project to make with kids of all ages any time of year—and they provide entertainment for everyone in the family as you watch the birds flock to your yard. Some of the steps…

Mighty makers

By Erika Blauch Rusley From professional photographers to part-time potters, creative people of all stripes are coming together in Maine’s exciting new “maker spaces” and artists’ collectives to share resources, ideas, and inspiration. Maker spaces are generally facilities with shared studios that come fully equipped for creating a wide array of items, including pottery, furniture,…