Heirloom treasures are one of the most precious things that can be passed down the family line, especially when family members are represented through the years. This embroidered tablecloth can be made and used at the holidays, and will serve as a precious memory of past holiday gatherings. Handmade Holidays has pretty much been my theme for 2020, and I have really been ...
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HOW TO CROCHET A CHICKEN PIN HOLDER FOR STRAIGHT PINS
In just about an hour you can crochet the most adorable gift for the chicken lover and sewing enthusiast in your life. This chicken pin holder is so cute and will keep your favorite seamster or seamstress company while they work. And the bonus is that you can make it the same day you need it! How to Crochet a Chicken Pin Holder This little chicken pictured above is ...
Easy Packaging for Your Homemade Skin Care Products
It's great to know how to make homemade skin care products, but sometimes the options for packaging that are available in our kitchen don't quite cut it, especially if we are planning to give away what we make. The right packaging makes all the difference in whether or not we and others actually use what we've made. If you want to get into making your own homemade skin ...
How to Make Your Own DIY Sugar Scrub
Spa and body care products can be super expensive, and the truth is, some of them are so inexpensive to make at home and they don't take long at all! This DIY sugar scrub will take 15 minutes tops, and you may already have everything you need to make a batch for yourself, with some extra to give away as holiday gifts! This scrub would be a really nice addition to a bath ...
How to Bottle Your Homemade Fruit Wine {4 Ways}
Making homemade wine is an excellent way to use up a burgeoning fruit harvest, and it's easy! This is step five in my fruit wine making series, and in this step, you will learn 4 different ways to bottle the wine you worked so hard to make. Steps for Bottling Your Homemade Wine Before we get started, you'll want to choose a bottling vessel. There are a few good ...
Jumbo Coaster Crochet Pattern (Free)
Crocheted items are cute and lend a lot of charm to our home decor. If we are good at it, we can save money where we might spend a lot more. Thankfully, there are easy patterns that create beautiful things in almost no time. What if I told you that you could make a set of 4 of these coasters in under 2 hours? Probably faster if you are a fast crocheter! These HUGE ...
How To Make Soap For Beginners {Crock Pot}
Are you dying to learn soap making, but are afraid of doing it wrong? Tired of buying melt and pour soap just to avoid using lye? This four ingredient recipe is so easy, and can be made by a beginner, cold or hot process, and even in a crock pot! Perfect for getting your feet wet! You definitely don't have to forego soap making if you are afraid of doing it wrong. All you ...
How to Make a Summer Face Cover + Sewing Pattern
With 2020 having been crazy with illness affecting so many in our country and some states mandating face coverings, sewing this summer face covering will allow you to protect others, be protected (to a certain degree), and wear a mask this summer with all your own style. This post includes the pattern so you can make masks for yourself, your family, or to sell in your ...
How to Make Your Own DIY Soap Without Handling Lye
When it comes to soapmaking, we DIYers tended to make our first batch with trepidation. The reason for this is because of the use of lye--a product that most of us aren't used to handling. It doesn't have to be this way, though--you can make your own trepidation-free DIY soap without lye! Making soap without lye is done by using a product called 'melt and pour' soap. Melt ...
Fast and Easy Hot Process Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Making soap can feel intimidating, but it's really pretty simple if you use this hot process goat milk soap recipe. The part that makes most people nervous is working with lye, but once that skill is mastered, it's easy to make homemade goat milk soap quickly and easily. Homesteaders are usually DIYers, often taking responsibility into their own hands to learn the ...