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6 Creative & Practical Uses For Beeswax

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

Creative projects made from beeswax.

Beeswax has all sorts of creative and practical uses. Naturally made by honey bees, it lasts forever, never expires, and makes beautiful candles, beauty products, batik fabrics, and more. I also … [Read more...]

Make a Decorative Fall Leaf Mobile

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

A mobile made from fall leaves dipped in beeswax.

This window hanging is made from beeswax-dipped leaves, perfectly preserving the beauty of autumn. To get started, make a batch of beeswax dipped leaves using these instructions. Then you're all … [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 & Leaves (Best Methods)

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

Pressed flowers and leaves.

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...]

Wood Burning For Beginners (Easy Guide)

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

Supplies for woodburning art-making.

Wood burning for beginners shows how to get started with a wood burning tool to create crafts and DIY projects. With a simple kit you can make signs, quote plaques, drawings, garden tags, ornaments, … [Read more...]

The Art of Stone Painting (Bird Tutorial)

Published on April 26, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Painting a bird on a stone.

You can create stone painting art like these beautiful bird rocks with these instructions. Be sure to get the right materials for long-lasting designs on rocks and stones. This project is from … [Read more...]

Make a Tree Branch Crib for a Beneficial Ecosystem

Published on July 27, 2018Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tree branch crib in backyard garden.

One of the best things you can do for healthy garden habitat is to allow the natural process of decay. It is the decomposition of once-living things that rejuvenates soil and nurtures the entire … [Read more...]

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