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Oh My Daisies! How To Transform Plain Shoes With Paint

Published on January 15, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand-painted shoes with daisy and monarch butterfly.

For this project we took a plain pair of shoes and transformed them into wearable art with a simple hand-painted floral design. You can also use these paints to turn worn-out shoes into quirky garden … [Read more...]

12 Creative Crafty Uses for Slow Cookers

Published on May 17, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of craft and DIY projects to do with slow cookers (crock pots) including soap making and seed germination.

Got a crock pot you’re not using? Have a look at these non-food DIY ideas for slow cookers including a smart gardening tip, home improvement ideas, and beauty and craft projects. This is all … [Read more...]

How to Tap Trees for Syrup

Published on April 12, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pail and spig to tap tree for collecting sap.

When the sap starts flowing in early spring, it’s time to tap your trees for syrup. There are several types of trees including maple and walnut that can be tapped. Find out what you need to get … [Read more...]

Make a Papier-Mâché Bird (Beginner Tutorial)

Published on March 7, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Papier-Mache bird by Sarah Hand

Use this step-by-step tutorial to create a papier-mâché bird—a folk-art inspired robin. This is an excerpt from the book, Art Makers: Papier-Mâché by Sarah Hand. For more creative projects also see … [Read more...]

How to Make Luminary Candle Bowls (Beeswax Craft)

Published on February 15, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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

Published on January 30, 2021Last updated October 4, 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 (& Tell If It’s Possible)

Published on January 23, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Unshrinking a wool sweater.

Is it possible to un-shrink a sweater? If your favorite wool sweater (or other garment) shrank after a hot water wash or dryer cycle—or both, you may be able to fix it. Use these tips from … [Read more...]

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