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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...]

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...]

How To Paint Shoes

January 10, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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These tips show how to paint shoes and add unique hand-painted designs to your canvas shoes or sneakers with acrylic paint. There are also tips for painting leather or vinyl shoes or trim. We’ve … [Read more...]

Best Homemade Soap Recipe to Soothe Dry Skin

January 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plain homemade soap that soothes dry skin.

This homemade soap recipe is for anyone suffering from dry or sensitive skin who wants a gentle, soothing soap, free from fragrances and preservatives. I'll also walk you through the basic soapmaking … [Read more...]

Lavender Dye Recipe for Natural Fibers

December 5, 2020 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

A sprig of purple lavender flowers with green leafy stems.

This lavender dye recipe comes from the book Seasonal Plant Dyes by Alicia Hall. Find out how to use lavender leaves to dye natural fibers. For tips on what supplies to use for fabric dyeing, … [Read more...]

DIY Sifting Cat Litter Box for Pine Pellets

November 12, 2020 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Homemade sifting cat litter box

This homemade sifting cat litter box is very easy to make and works nicely with pine or wood pellets which are both better for the environment and save money. For more on alternative litters, see … [Read more...]

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