DIY Without Power Tools

How To Make a Stone Birdhouse

Published on December 6, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Use these step-by-step instructions to make a decorative stone birdhouse for your garden. With the right adhesive these little houses can last outdoors for years to come. To make nesting boxes … [Read more...]

How to Clean Animal Bones for Display

Published on November 23, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This step-by-step tutorial for how to clean bones, specifically bleaching and whitening, walks you through the basic process for preparing degreased animal bones for display. A trained … [Read more...]

How to Make Pinecone Animals (Penguin, Owl, & Mouse)

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

Learn how to make pinecone animals including a penguin, owl, and mouse. They are fun as ornaments and as natural play toys for school age children. If you enjoy working with natural materials, … [Read more...]

How To Preserve Leaves With Beeswax

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

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 & Leaves (Best Methods)

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

You can press flowers, leaves, and other plant parts fast using these new methods or follow the traditional way with materials you have at home. I’ve also listed 25 ways to use pressed botanicals in … [Read more...]

How to Make a Butterfly Water Feeder

Published on August 11, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This simple DIY water feeder is made from an old grapevine wreath, a pie plate, and stones. It's an additional way to ensure butterflies and other pollinators have fresh water available in the garden. … [Read more...]

How to Make Decorative Garden Art Balls

Published on July 8, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Want to make garden balls? These step-by-step instructions show everything you need to create decorative garden balls. Use a bowling ball or other orb, add some marbles, and design your own outdoor … [Read more...]