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Make Snowman Hot Chocolate Kits in Jars

Published on December 8, 2019Last updated November 27, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Snowman hot chocolate kits.

This snowman hot chocolate kit is made with baby food jars or mason jars to create a fun Christmas gift for friends, holiday gift exchanges, and fundraisers. For a winter theme, I also have … [Read more...]

How to Make Garden Art Flowers from Dishes

Published on September 10, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

diy flower made from dishes.

Turn unused dishes, plates, and more into beautiful garden art flowers with these instructions and give those old kitchen items new life. You can see all the garden art flower tutorials … [Read more...]

19 Glass Gem Garden Art Craft Projects

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

Examples of crafts made from glass gems including treasure jars.

There are so many crafts you can make with glass gems (flat marbles) for the home, garden, or fashion accessories (I'm not kidding). If you like some color or bling in your crafts, you will … [Read more...]

Polymer Clay Crafts (Easy Beginner’s Guide)

Published on July 23, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Beginner polymer clay projects including frog and flowers.

Polymer clay is ideal for making a variety of tiny treasures including dollhouse miniatures, fairy garden accessories, and jewelry charms. I’ll show the supplies you’ll need to get started and … [Read more...]

Make a Hummingbird Feeder with Mason Jars

Published on June 25, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird flying to feeder made from small mason jars with red tops.

Make your own hummingbird feeder using small mason jars. These feeders are simple to make, loved by hummingbirds, and easy to clean. The recipe for how to make sugar water for hummingbirds is … [Read more...]

How To Make Tipsy Pots

Published on June 10, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Clay tipsy pots with pansies in the garden.

Tipsy pots, also known as topsy turvy planters, are flower pots arranged in a stack to look like they are tipping over, even though they are sturdy. Once you know the trick, they are easy to … [Read more...]

How to Make Mason Jar Luminaries (Garden Treasure Jars)

Published on June 10, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden luminary treasure jar.

Turn old jars into magical garden luminaries with this simple, frugal project. With glass gems from the dollar store and solar votive lights, they will make your garden sparkle at night. For more, … [Read more...]

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