DIY Without Power Tools

How to Choose Plants for Miniature Gardens

Published on April 3, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Want to create a miniature garden with living plants? This guide by expert Janit Calvo has all the information and resources you need to get started. Find out about the best plant choices, where to … [Read more...]

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

Ready to clean animal bones? This tutorial provides a clear, step-by-step process for bleaching and whitening bones—a final step in preparing degreased animal bones for display. For more posts on … [Read more...]

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

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

Use this tutorial 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 … [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—Fast & Traditional Methods

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

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...]

How to Make a Butterfly Water Feeder

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

While butterflies rely on water from puddles and ponds, a simple waterer like this can also help. Made from a repurposed grapevine wreath, it's pretty yet cheap and easy to create. Not sure which … [Read more...]