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Make - DIY and craft projects to make for your home and garden. Most involve repurposed and upcycled household materials to make unique items on a frugal budget.

Creative Uses for Chalkboard Paint & Markers in the Garden

March 1, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for painting plant tags with chalkboard paint.

One container of chalkboard paint goes a long way and there are plenty of creative ways to use it for garden art, accessories, and decor including plant tags. If you're looking for a … [Read more...]

How to Make Luminary Candle Bowls (Beeswax Craft)

February 15, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Homemade beewax bowls inlaid with pressed flowers.

These DIY bowls are made from pure beeswax and decorated with pressed flowers to create beautiful votive candle holders or small flower pots. For more projects, see 6 Creative & Practical … [Read more...]

How to Paint Strawberry Rocks (Beginner Tutorial)

February 7, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Stone hand-painted to look like a strawberry.

Learn how to paint strawberries on rocks using this beginner tutorial. It's a good project to do with children and includes recommended supplies for long-lasting results. If you are new to stone … [Read more...]

Make a House Wren Nesting Box (Free Plans)

February 1, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Wren bird and a wren nesting box.

Use these free building plans to build a wren nesting box to encourage wrens to raise their young in your backyard. This box is suitable for House, Carolina, and Bewick's wrens and others of a similar … [Read more...]

18 Sweet Ways to Memorialize Beloved Pets

January 30, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of creative ways to memorialize pets including custom figurines and jewelry.

If you’ve had a beloved pet in your life, you know how that love and so many funny, dear, and silly memories linger well beyond their short lifespans. I gathered these ideas to share creative ways to … [Read more...]

How to Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater

January 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Two shrunken wool sweaters.

Is it possible to un-shrink a sweater? We’ve all done this. Your favorite wool sweater not only went through the hot water wash but hopped into the dryer as well. You pull it out to find it’s an … [Read more...]

Make Keto Chaffles Instead of Bread (Recipe)

January 17, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Low-carb cheesy waffle ("chaffle") with blueberries and raspberries on top.

This keto chaffles (cheese waffles) recipe is an easy low carb substitute for bread. Combining egg and cheese in a waffle maker, they are ready in minutes and can be adapted to be as sweet or savory … [Read more...]

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