Welcome to the Wendy & Willow Journal
A collection of Waldorf-inspired reflections, seasonal ideas, creative projects, and gentle encouragement for families seeking a childhood rooted in rhythm, wonder, and connection.
Here we share thoughts on parenting, home education, nature, handcrafts, storytelling, faith, and the beauty of everyday life. Our hope is that these articles inspire you to create a home where learning, creativity, and meaningful family life can flourish naturally.
May you find encouragement, inspiration, and a little wonder here.
Making Elderberry Ink
We turned a handful of elderberries into ink, gathered some foraged feathers and spent an afternoon simply experimenting with colour, marks and imagination. A simple natural activity, full of little surprises.
From Willow to Charcoal: Making Our Own Drawing Materials
There is something wonderfully satisfying about making something with your own hands from what the natural world provides. We once made our own drawing charcoal from Willow and other pieces of wood, transforming simple gathered materials through fire into something we could create with.
The Gift of Warmth: Making and Restoring Felted Slippers
Discover the joy of making something warm and meaningful with your own hands. These felted wool slippers are handmade gifts for family and friends, created to bring comfort through the colder months. With a little care and creativity, they can be restored and refreshed year after year, reminding us that handmade things are not only made to be cherished, but to be cared for, too.
Meet Beatrice: Making a Little Bear with a Story
A little story of handmade bears, gentle creativity, and the joy of making something with love. Meet Beatrice, Bertie’s sweet companion, and discover how her story began.
Meet Bertie: Making an Heirloom Bear
A story about creating a little heirloom bear from wool felt, fabric and thread — exploring the joy of handmade work, the beauty of patience, and the quiet meaning woven into something made to be treasured.