Handmade Crafts
DIY Beeswax Birthday Candles
Make birthday celebrations extra special with these DIY beeswax birthday candles. Easy-to-make, non toxic and beautiful, this candle is a perfect addition to any cake or cupcake. My daughters birthday is just around the corner. Every year we plan a get together with...
Homemade Air Freshener Spray
Try these 6 homemade air freshener spray recipes made with witch hazel and essential oils to keep your home smelling fresh without any chemicals, synthetic fragrances or toxins. They’re quick-to-make, all natural and great at eliminating odors. Sometimes life stinks....
DIY Beeswax Taper Candles
Easily make hand dipped DIY beeswax taper candles at home with just a wick, some wax and a few common supplies. They add warmth and charm to the homestead while also being a beautiful gift for any occasion. I’ve always loved using beeswax on our homestead. It is a...
DIY Reusable Bread Bag
Useful and beautiful, this DIY reusable bread bag is a great way to keep your homemade bread fresh and delicious. In this easy sewing tutorial, learn how to make a drawstring bag using natural fibers. Personalize the bag with your name or favorite phrase using fabric...
DIY Rolled Beeswax Candles
Light up your home with a beautiful, all-natural rolled beeswax candle. Incredibly easy to make, with very little supplies, these DIY candles are fun for both adults and kids to create. Learn how to make a pair of rolled beeswax taper candles in the tutorial below. My...
How to Make Beeswax Wraps
Reusable beeswax wraps are a great healthy alternative to conventional ways of storing food. Learn how to inexpensively make a set to fold around sandwiches, snacks and bowls of leftover soups and side dishes. Something new is buzzing around the homestead. They’re...
Homesteaders Gift Guide
Find unique gifts for homesteaders inside this homesteaders gift guide! With over 90 gift ideas, there is something for everyone — for gardeners, animal lovers, bakers, builders, homemakers, kids and more! The Christmas season is just around the corner. Which means...
Easy DIY Soy Wax Candle
Making beautiful, scented candles at home is easy and fun! In this tutorial, learn how to make a soy wax candle from start to finish using just 3 materials. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any case,...
DIY Citronella Candle
Simple to make and effective at repelling pesky insects, this all-natural homemade citronella candle is not only fun to create but can be quite useful when you want to spend time outdoors and away from biting bugs. This post contains affiliate links, which means I...
DIY Door Draft Stopper
Keep your heating and cooling costs down while blocking out unwanted noise and light with a do-it-yourself door draft stopper. Get step by step instructions on how to make a simple draft blocker using just 3 materials. Great project for seamstresses or crafters of all...
How to Make Beeswax Candles
Illuminate your home with the beautiful ambience and soothing glow of a homemade beeswax candle. Discover how easy it is to make candles at home using just a pound of wax, a wick and a jar in this step by step candle making tutorial. This post contains affiliate...
Gingerbread Farmhouse
Make a festive and fun gingerbread farmhouse this Christmas season! Complete with easy-to-make recipes, step by step instructions, plenty of holiday charm and a FREE printable gingerbread house template. Great for creators of all skill levels. This post contains...
Handmade Gift Ideas, Decor, Crafts & More
Get crafty with 22 creative projects for every season! Learn how to make soap, candles, sweet treats, Christmas decorations and floral wreaths in this free book. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post to grab your FREE digital booklet. 22 Handmade Project...
DIY Mother’s Day Gift Basket
This Mother’s Day, treat Mom (or an important woman in your life) to some rest and relaxation with this DIY gift basket. This simple handmade gift uses only natural ingredients, everything from an herbal tea and bath salt to a facial mask, hydrating lotion and body...
DIY Dish Towel From a Vintage Tablecloth
Give your old antique linens a refresh! Learn how I made two beautiful dish towels from a vintage tablecloth within just a few moments in this easy sewing tutorial. Repurposed Project Using Vintage Linen Just four years ago, I was busy planning our wedding. The big...
How to Make Your Own Tote Bag
Learn how to make a beautiful tote bag using vintage flour sack material or your favorite cotton or linen fabric. Perfect for shopping at the grocery store or traveling to the park. Sewing is one of those old fashioned skills that is no longer taught in schools or...
Citrus Spice Crockpot Potpourri
Fill your home with the warm fragrance of citrus spice, while combating the cool, dry winter days with this easy-to-make crockpot potpourri recipe. Citrus. Spice. And everything nice. That is just what an all-natural potpourri recipe should smell like! Several years...
Mini Dried Flower Wreath
Learn how to craft a miniature dried wreath using flowers from your own garden in this simple DIY tutorial. Last Christmas my parents gave me a book full of handmade tutorials. One of the projects taught you how to make a wreath using fresh or dried flowers. At first...