Joy St. Germain — The Wildwood Cottage

My favorite Walt Disney quote is…. “If you can dream it you can do it."

I’ve always loved all types of art, from photography to painting to mosaics and stained glass. Though I’ve taken my share of art classes over the years I’m also a self taught artist/crafter and I like getting my hands dirty. If I get an idea for a new craft or see something that looks interesting I’ll give it a try. Working on an art project is a relaxing, creative way to spend an afternoon.

I turned my hobbies and love of crafts into a business when I started The Wildwood Cottage LLC. I live in Minnesota. Anyone who has been to Minnesota in the winter knows that 5 months of bitter cold weather is the best time to work on crafts. By spring time I had an abundance of crafts that I sold at my plant and craft sales.

My plant and craft sales were a big success. Some of my customers wanted to know how I made my crafts while others wanted gardening tips. I was more then happy to share my tips and techniques for my crafts and gardening with anyone who ask. Knowing that I could help others with my tips and techniques is what gave me the inspiration to start my business.

My other passion is gardening. I love nature. My idea of a good time is working in my beautiful gardens while I enjoy a hot cup of coffee and listen to the oldies on my beat up garden radio. To a “dirt digger” like me it’s total serenity. My gardens continue to grow and are now sprouting new garden art of their own. It won’t be long before my garden art will appear on my website.

While my website it based on crafts, its main purpose is to help others. With so many different craft supplies on the market it can be overwhelming to someone who has never tried a new product to decide what supplies to buy. I’ve tried a variety of different craft supplies and I enjoy sharing my experience for what works and what doesn’t work. My website continues to grow as more crafts are added. I have lots of ideas for unique art projects so my website is always changing. Please visit it at www.wildwoodcottage.com.

Creative Craft Projects by Joy St. Germain

Raised Stencil Designs: Sparkling Snowflake Christmas Ornaments
By Joy St. Germain
Decorative raised stencils aren’t just for walls. You can use them to create Christmas ornaments and holiday gifts.

Raised Stencil Designs: Glittering Snowflakes on Glass
By Joy St. Germain
Glittering raised snowflakes on glass are easy to create and will give your home a festive holiday glow.

How to Make a Canvas Rug Floor Cloth
By Joy St. Germain
Floorcloths (aka canvas rugs) are fun and easy to make and you don't have to be an artist to create your own work of art.

Creating Raised, 3D, or Dimensional Stencils
By Joy St. Germain
Raised stencils (also known as 3-D or Dimensional stencils) will add interest to your stenciling projects.

Fabric Painting with Stencils
By Joy St. Germain
How to stencil on cotton, canvas, and denim fabrics.