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6 Creative & Practical Uses For Beeswax

Published on October 27, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Beeswax candles, bowls, and preserved leaves.

Beeswax, produced by honey bees, is a long-lasting natural wax that's perfect for candles, beauty products, batik art, and countless creative projects. I also use it to make handmade beeswax food … [Read more...]

Make a Decorative Fall Leaf Mobile

Published on October 26, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Preserved leaves hanging from a branch in a sunny window.

This homemade fall leaf hanging is made from beeswax-dipped leaves, perfect for preserving the beauty of autumn. To get started, make a batch of beeswax dipped leaves using these instructions. Then … [Read more...]

How To Preserve Leaves With Beeswax

Published on October 26, 2020Last updated October 26, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Leaves preserved in beeswax.

This popular method preserves leaves by dipping them in melted beeswax. It's an excellent way to capture the beauty of fall leaf colors—red, orange, yellow, green, and gold—for use in crafts and … [Read more...]

How to Press Flowers—Fast & Traditional Methods

Published on October 18, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pressed flowers and leaves.

Learn how to quickly press flowers and leaves using a microwave oven or iron, or use the traditional method with a flower press or heavy books. Includes 25 creative ways to use your pressed … [Read more...]

Sew a No-Fog Face Mask (Video Tutorial)

Published on October 13, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Homemade 3-layer cloth masks.

This homemade face mask prevents glasses from fogging up, is comfortable to wear, and provides some breathing space around the mouth and nose (also called '3-D'). Follow the step-by-step video … [Read more...]

Get Creative With These Botanical Embroidery Designs

Published on August 31, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Botanical embroidery designs.

Looking for plant-inspired embroidery designs? The new book Plant Lady Embroidery features 300 botanical embroidery motifs and designs for beginners. Have a look at the sample designs below … [Read more...]

Make Mini Fridge Magnets (Beginner Wood Burn Craft)

Published on August 31, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pyrography fridge magnets.

These decorative magnets from The Wood Burn Book by Rachel Strauss make an excellent beginner craft for learning pyrography. With small wood slices, a wood burning tool, and gel pens, you can create … [Read more...]

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