Handmade Crafts

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Learn to make perfect dried citrus slices for rustic holiday decor! Drying orange slices is easy, and by following a few key tips, you'll be sure to get dried fruit that: ➳ Holds its shape beautifully ➳ Keeps bright, perfect colors ➳ Smells fresh and sweet ➳ Keeps well for many months You can make beautiful dried orange and mandarin slices in a dehydrator, or right in the oven. These tips will help you to get the best results, whichever you use. Dried Orange Slices, Dried Oranges, Dried Fruits, Holiday Crafts Christmas, Simple Christmas, Italian Christmas, Christmas Wreaths, Fruit Decorations, Christmas Decorations
5 Tips for PERFECT DRIED ORANGE SLICES
Learn to make perfect dried citrus slices for rustic holiday decor! Drying orange slices is easy, and by following a few key tips, you'll be sure to get dried fruit that: ➳ Holds its shape beautifully ➳ Keeps bright, perfect colors ➳ Smells fresh and sweet ➳ Keeps well for many months You can make beautiful dried orange and mandarin slices in a dehydrator, or right in the oven. These tips will help you to get the best results, whichever you use.
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Having a functional mending basket makes it easier to quickly get torn clothes back in your family’s closets. Last year I gave my mending system an overhaul and finally have created a system that's working really well. I thought I’d share the changes I made, in case your current mending basket system isn’t working for you, and could use a revamp. Try these tips for creating a mending basket that truly works for you! Sewing Hacks, Easy Sewing, Sewing Tips, Easy Projects, Projects For Kids, Mending Clothes, Coffee Blog, Natural Parenting, Home Economics
How to keep an efficient mending basket
Having a functional mending basket makes it easier to quickly get torn clothes back in your family’s closets. Last year I gave my mending system an overhaul and finally have created a system that's working really well. I thought I’d share the changes I made, in case your current mending basket system isn’t working for you, and could use a revamp. Try these tips for creating a mending basket that truly works for you!
You really can start making soap without spending much AT ALL on supplies and ingredients. Getting started with soapmaking does not have to mean a huge startup expense! I hope these frugal soap making tips help you feel you can dive right in with this delightful craft, without sacrificing your budget! Even if you're living on a shoestring, you can do it! AND, you never know - you may just find yourself with a new side hustle! Making soap is addictive, and everyoen loves handmade soap! Natural Body Care Recipes, Natural Care, Natural Soap, Best Coconut Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Soap Recipes
How to start making soap - on the cheap!
You really can start making soap without spending much AT ALL on supplies and ingredients. Getting started with soapmaking does not have to mean a huge startup expense! I hope these frugal soap making tips help you feel you can dive right in with this delightful craft, without sacrificing your budget! Even if you're living on a shoestring, you can do it! AND, you never know - you may just find yourself with a new side hustle! Making soap is addictive, and everyoen loves handmade soap!
Easter is a fun time to try some new brightly colored paper crafts! Did you know that paper can be easily dyed into endless beautiful shades using nothing more than natural plant dyes? True! Chances are, you have food scraps in your kitchen right now that you could use to make beautiful yellows, pinks, and other gorgeous shades. Hand-dyed paper is so much fun to work with, for making greeting cards, and paper art! Here are my tips for getting great color with making plant-dyed paper at home. Diy Paper, Paper Art, Paper Crafts, Crafts To Sell, Diy Crafts, Food Scraps, Natural Dyeing, Hobby Ideas
Make hand-dyed paper using kitchen scraps
Easter is a fun time to try some new brightly colored paper crafts! Did you know that paper can be easily dyed into endless beautiful shades using nothing more than natural plant dyes? True! Chances are, you have food scraps in your kitchen right now that you could use to make beautiful yellows, pinks, and other gorgeous shades. Hand-dyed paper is so much fun to work with, for making greeting cards, and paper art! Here are my tips for getting great color with making plant-dyed paper at home.
Learn to make your own iron modifier (also known as an iron mordant), which can be used to more permanently set plant dyes, while also altering the final color of your natural dyes. It's amazing the different shades you can achieve, just from the plants in your backyard, by using an iron modifier. It's an easy and frugal way to expand the range of natural colors you can get from your dye pot! Eco Dyeing Fabric, Fabric Dyeing Techniques, Textile Dyeing, Fabric Yarn, How To Dye Fabric, Yarn Dyeing, Natural Dye Fabric, Natural Fabrics, Natural Colors
DIY IRON SOLUTION FOR NATURAL DYEING
Learn to make your own iron modifier (also known as an iron mordant), which can be used to more permanently set plant dyes, while also altering the final color of your natural dyes. It's amazing the different shades you can achieve, just from the plants in your backyard, by using an iron modifier. It's an easy and frugal way to expand the range of natural colors you can get from your dye pot!
Learn how to make better-than-storebought dried pineapple rings, WITHOUT added sugar or preservatives! Natural, dried pineapple doesn't have to be brown. These secrets will give you perfect, bright yellow pineapple rings that are well-dried and store wonderfully. Looking for the method to make perfect dried pineapple rings in a dehydrator? This post will walk you through it step by step! Pineapple Rings, Dried Pineapple, Pineapple Recipes, Pineapple Slices, Canned Pineapple, Dehydrator Recipes Fruit, Food Dehydrator, Gordon Ramsay Dishes, Dehydrate Pineapple
How to dry PINEAPPLE SLICES so they stay yellow
Learn how to make better-than-storebought dried pineapple rings, WITHOUT added sugar or preservatives! Natural, dried pineapple doesn't have to be brown. These secrets will give you perfect, bright yellow pineapple rings that are well-dried and store wonderfully. Looking for the method to make perfect dried pineapple rings in a dehydrator? This post will walk you through it step by step!
Learn how to make stencils from pictures of historic stencils - using just old lettuce tubs, or other free plastic produce containers. These homemade stencils last for years with proper care, and can be used hundreds of times! I especially love the look of old Moses Easton stencil patterns, still found in some the historic houses here in Maine. To recreate the look, it's easy to turn a photo of a beautifully stenciled colonial wall into a stencil of your own, that you can use again and again. Homemade Stencils, How To Make Stencils, Stencil Diy, Easy Wood Projects, Produce Containers, Historic Houses, Stencil Patterns
EASY REUSABLE STENCILS
Learn how to make stencils from pictures of historic stencils - using just old lettuce tubs, or other free plastic produce containers. These homemade stencils last for years with proper care, and can be used hundreds of times! I especially love the look of old Moses Easton stencil patterns, still found in some the historic houses here in Maine. To recreate the look, it's easy to turn a photo of a beautifully stenciled colonial wall into a stencil of your own, that you can use again and again.
Here's an easy DIY for putting vintage botanical prints on canvas, with complete instructions and links for finding public domain botanical images! Diy Vintage, Vintage Images, Art Projects, Organic Gardening, Urban Gardening, Easy Vegetables To Grow, Diy Canvas Wall Art
DIY Vintage Botanical Prints on Canvas
Here's an easy DIY for putting vintage botanical prints on canvas, with complete instructions and links for finding public domain botanical images!
Devil's Beggartick is a widespread plant that's actually invasive in many places, yet its dye potential is not commonly known. This article will walk you through how to identify and use the Devil's Beggartick plant to create a bright, warm yellow dye that's quite sturdy and colorfast. #dyeingwithplants #plantdye #naturaldye #homesteading #naturecrafts #natureprojects Nature Projects, Homesteading Skills, All Vegetables, Plant Dyes
How to get YELLOW DYE from the Devil's Beggartick plant
Devil's Beggartick is a widespread plant that's actually invasive in many places, yet its dye potential is not commonly known. This article will walk you through how to identify and use the Devil's Beggartick plant to create a bright, warm yellow dye that's quite sturdy and colorfast. #dyeingwithplants #plantdye #naturaldye #homesteading #naturecrafts #natureprojects
This quick and easy wreath made with dried fruit and herbs is reminiscent of Old Williamsburg Christmas decor - perfect for a simple farmhouse Christmas. #Christmas #farmhouse #farmhousestyle #farmhouseChristmas #farmhousedecor Easy Wreaths, How To Make Wreaths, Holiday Wreaths, Holiday Fun, Fruit Wreath Diy, Herb Wreath, Christmas Fruit
Dried Fruit & Herb Christmas Wreath
This quick and easy wreath made with dried fruit and herbs is reminiscent of Old Williamsburg Christmas decor - perfect for a simple farmhouse Christmas. #Christmas #farmhouse #farmhousestyle #farmhouseChristmas #farmhousedecor
With just a few materials, and only ten minutes, you can easily whip up a farmhouse style burlap pillow cover. Leave it as it is, or dress it up for the holiday with a quick no-sew applique. Try black and white buffalo plaid Christmas tree shapes for an easy rustic Christmas decorating accent in a living room or entry way! Christmas Decorations Rustic, Rustic Christmas, Farmhouse Christmas, Burlap Pillows, Throw Pillows, Easiest Burlap, Buffalo Plaid Christmas Tree
10-MINUTE BURLAP PILLOW COVER
With just a few materials, and only ten minutes, you can easily whip up a farmhouse style burlap pillow cover. Leave it as it is, or dress it up for the holiday with a quick no-sew applique. Try black and white buffalo plaid Christmas tree shapes for an easy rustic Christmas decorating accent in a living room or entry way!
This tutorial walks you through the best way to put a bottom (with drainage holes!) in a concrete block, so it can easily be used as a cement planter. #DIYconcreteprojects #concretecrafts #cementcrafts #diyplanters #gardening #organicgardening Stencil Concrete, Concrete Crafts, Concrete Projects, Concrete Planters, Diy Planters, Concrete Blocks, Stencils, Inexpensive Patio
Stenciled Cinder Block Planters
This tutorial walks you through the best way to put a bottom (with drainage holes!) in a concrete block, so it can easily be used as a cement planter. #DIYconcreteprojects #concretecrafts #cementcrafts #diyplanters #gardening #organicgardening
These herbal heating packs are easy to make, and create a wonderfully soothing scent when heated. #DIY #naturalwellness #Easycraftsforkids Homemade Gifts Diy, Diy Gifts To Sell, Sell Diy, Homemade Ice, First Sewing Projects, Diy Projects To Sell, Fun Projects
Handmade Herbal Heating Packs - Salt in my Coffee
These herbal heating packs are easy to make, and create a wonderfully soothing scent when heated. #DIY #naturalwellness #Easycraftsforkids
This super-easy handmade lip balm recipe can be made in just 10 minutes, so it makes a wonderful last-minute diy stocking stuffer! Made with non-toxic essential oils, it's a healthy and frugal alternative to store-bought chap stick. This recipe is my favorite, because it's the perfect consistency to go on easily & coat lips nicely, without being too soft or too hard. Made without "Vitamin E" capsules, this recipe is healthier, especially for the 33% of people who are sensitive to Vitamin E oil! Organic Bath Products, Handmade Lip Balm, Diy Lip Balm, Diy Resin Crafts, Resin Diy, Diy Essential Oil Recipes
10-MINUTE HANDMADE LIP BALM
This super-easy handmade lip balm recipe can be made in just 10 minutes, so it makes a wonderful last-minute diy stocking stuffer! Made with non-toxic essential oils, it's a healthy and frugal alternative to store-bought chap stick. This recipe is my favorite, because it's the perfect consistency to go on easily & coat lips nicely, without being too soft or too hard. Made without "Vitamin E" capsules, this recipe is healthier, especially for the 33% of people who are sensitive to Vitamin E oil!
This quick and easy foraged winter wreath is made from plant materials you can gather on a walk. Here's how to make it, and my best winter foraging tips! Family Christmas, Christmas Decor Diy, Merry Christmas, Wreath Making Materials, Raspberry Bush, Dried Wreath, Material Wreaths
Foraged Winter Wreath
This quick and easy foraged winter wreath is made from plant materials you can gather on a walk. Here's how to make it, and my best winter foraging tips!
Peach leaves give you a wonderful yellow dye that is more colorfast than other similar yellows, like goldenrod or onion skin. Learn how to gather and use peach leaves for creating a good strong dye bath, and using it to dye wool, linen, cotton, or even wood and paper. This is one of my favorite natural yellow shades that's easy to achieve through dyeing with plants. #naturaldye #dyeingwithplants #plantdyes Natural Fibers, Eco Dyeing, Dyeing Fabric, Diy And Crafts
Using PEACH LEAVES for Yellow Dye
Peach leaves give you a wonderful yellow dye that is more colorfast than other similar yellows, like goldenrod or onion skin. Learn how to gather and use peach leaves for creating a good strong dye bath, and using it to dye wool, linen, cotton, or even wood and paper. This is one of my favorite natural yellow shades that's easy to achieve through dyeing with plants. #naturaldye #dyeingwithplants #plantdyes
It’s easy to make a creative tote bag using vintage images and antique advertizing posters. Learn where to find beautiful old public domain pictures online, and how to use them to create the most unique library bag you've ever had! Custom tote bags make great handmade Christmas gifts, and they're a welcome diy teacher's gift idea too! #teachersgiftideas #diychristmasgifts #handmadegifts #handmadechristmasgifts #giftsforbooklovers Vintage Pictures, Library Bag, Best Tote Bags, Diy Teacher Gifts, Custom Tote Bags, Handmade Christmas Gifts, Unique Bags
Using VINTAGE ADS to make fun tote bags
It’s easy to make a creative tote bag using vintage images and antique advertizing posters. Learn where to find beautiful old public domain pictures online, and how to use them to create the most unique library bag you've ever had! Custom tote bags make great handmade Christmas gifts, and they're a welcome diy teacher's gift idea too! #teachersgiftideas #diychristmasgifts #handmadegifts #handmadechristmasgifts #giftsforbooklovers
Learn how to use easy-to-find plants and food scraps to dye your own paper for art projects, stationery, and other paper crafts! It's addictively fun, and SO easy to do - anyone can successfully achieve beautiful hand-dyed colors right in their kitchen. Try peach leaves or goldenrod for beautiful yellow shades. Acorns give rich browns and blacks. Onion skins give lovely golden yellows, and avocado pits offer the most heavenly shades of pink! I share all my best tips for vivid, lasting colors. Yellow Shades
Make your own PLANT-DYED PAPER
Learn how to use easy-to-find plants and food scraps to dye your own paper for art projects, stationery, and other paper crafts! It's addictively fun, and SO easy to do - anyone can successfully achieve beautiful hand-dyed colors right in their kitchen. Try peach leaves or goldenrod for beautiful yellow shades. Acorns give rich browns and blacks. Onion skins give lovely golden yellows, and avocado pits offer the most heavenly shades of pink! I share all my best tips for vivid, lasting colors.
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These little microwavable handmade heating pads are so handy and cozy! Filled with corn, rice, cherry stones, or beans, they last for many uses, and can stay warm for hours. #handmadeheatpack #heatpackdiy #handmadehotpack #handwarmerdiy #handmadehandwarmers #handmadegifts #easydiy #easycrafts #easysewingprojects Homemade Heat Packs, Diy Heat Pack, Homemade Pack, Diy Heating Pad, Rice Heating Pads, Diy Coffee, Diy Crafts To Sell, Easy Crafts
Homemade Heat Pack DIY
These little microwavable handmade heating pads are so handy and cozy! Filled with corn, rice, cherry stones, or beans, they last for many uses, and can stay warm for hours. #handmadeheatpack #heatpackdiy #handmadehotpack #handwarmerdiy #handmadehandwarmers #handmadegifts #easydiy #easycrafts #easysewingprojects
These cute garden markers are woodburned, so they last season after season. Whimsical and sweet, they're also super easy! Next time you're looking for DIY plant marker ideas for your garden try these. They are permanent and waterproof. Plus they blend into any garden. Make your own today! #gardendiy #gardening #gardeningtips #vegetablegardening #containergardening #gardencrafts #organicgardening #organicgardeningtips Plant Markers, Garden Markers, Garden Crafts, Diy Garden, Garden Ideas, Garden Decor, Veggie Garden, Backyard Garden, Vegetable Gardening
Adorable Garden Markers from Twigs
These cute garden markers are woodburned, so they last season after season. Whimsical and sweet, they're also super easy! Next time you're looking for DIY plant marker ideas for your garden try these. They are permanent and waterproof. Plus they blend into any garden. Make your own today! #gardendiy #gardening #gardeningtips #vegetablegardening #containergardening #gardencrafts #organicgardening #organicgardeningtips
Handmade Dried fruit ornaments lend a wonderful natural look to rustic Christmas decor. They’re simple, frugal, and fun to make! Follow the simple steps to make these easy nature ornaments from apples, oranges, clementines or pears. Star anise is a classic spice to use, but whole cloves and allspice work well too! If properly dried, these natural Christmas decorations will last all through the holiday season without spoiling, fading, or losing their shape. #rusticchristmas #farmhousechristmas Natural Christmas Ornaments, Fruit Christmas Tree, Orange Ornaments, Apple Christmas, Fruit Ornaments, Homemade Ornaments, Homemade Christmas, Pagan Christmas Tree, Natural Holiday Decor
EASY DRIED FRUIT ORNAMENTS
Handmade Dried fruit ornaments lend a wonderful natural look to rustic Christmas decor. They’re simple, frugal, and fun to make! Follow the simple steps to make these easy nature ornaments from apples, oranges, clementines or pears. Star anise is a classic spice to use, but whole cloves and allspice work well too! If properly dried, these natural Christmas decorations will last all through the holiday season without spoiling, fading, or losing their shape. #rusticchristmas #farmhousechristmas