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Creating Beautiful Fabrics with Natural Dyes from Plants

Published on June 22, 2020Last updated January 18, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Samples of plant-dyed fabrics.

Many of the plants we grow like lavender, nettles, goldenrod, and elderberries can be used as natural dyes for fabrics like cotton, linen plus wool and silk. Use this starter guide to begin creating … [Read more...]

Joyful Mending: Giving Loved Clothing a Second Life

Published on March 18, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Joyful Mending book cover and sweater for mending.

The new book Joyful Mending: Visible Repairs for the Perfectly Imperfect Things We Love by Noriko Misumi shows us practical and creative ways to give stained, torn, or moth-eaten garments a functional … [Read more...]

How to Make Beeswax Wraps For Plastic-Free Food Storage

Published on February 10, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Beeswax wraps in an assortment of colors.

These step-by-step instructions show how to make beeswax wraps. They work as reusable food protectors for lunchboxes and leftovers instead of using plastic cling wrap. You can make your wraps … [Read more...]

Getting Started With Wood Burning Art (Pyrography)

Published on December 3, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Woodburning tools.

Use this beginner's guide to learn recommended supplies and tips to get started with the art of wood burning. With some basic materials you can create an assortment of art including decorative garden … [Read more...]

Beginner Watercolor Painting with Painterly Days

Published on October 21, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Watercolor painting book.

If youโ€™ve wanted to learn watercolor painting, start here. These adult coloring books offer a stress-free way to explore how the paints work without the worries. If youโ€™d like to wear your art, … [Read more...]

How to Enclose a Porch or Covered Patio (Cheaper Than Windows)

Published on October 6, 2019Last updated October 15, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vinyl sheeting used to enclosed a covered patio.

If you want to protect your covered porch or patio from rain, wind, or snow, this type of clear, vinyl sheeting is strong and durable and lasts for years. It's a good, affordable alternative to … [Read more...]

19 Glass Gem Craft Ideas For Your Home & Garden

Published on August 7, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden balls and decorative frog created with glass gems.

There are so many craft ideas using flat glass marbles from dollar stores and craft shops. Also known as glass gems crafts, there are all sorts of colorful projects to make for your home and garden. … [Read more...]

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