In this article you’ll find 97 different tutorials – things to make for kids with cardboard, egg cartons and shoe boxes. There are small playhouses, castles, cardboard toys, puppet theaters, cardboard guitars, party hats….the list goes on and on. Laurie of Tip Junkie has done a great job in finding fun projects. To see all […]
How to Make Fresh Homemade Mint Syrup ~ a Minty Taste Treat
Mint is an easy herb to grow and tends to overtake a garden. For that reason, it’s perfect for a container garden. You can use fresh mint in a lot of different ways. One thing you can make is a fresh mint syrup. You can use the syrup to flavor water, tea, mixed drinks, lemonade […]
5 Healing Homemade Soap Recipes
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This article shares 5 homemade soap recipes that include healing properties. Most of these soaps use a glycerin soap base and follow the melt and pour technique. This is an easy soap making process and avoids dealing with lye. There’s a nice variety of recipes here. You’ll find tutorials for: Easy Antiseptic Soap – Fend […]
How to Build a Multifunction Pallet Coffee Table With Storage
I thought this was an incredibly creative coffee table made out of pallets. One side lifts up to reveal substantial storage space on the inside of the table. It folds down for everyday use. Thanks to caster wheels, the table can be easily moved. Dirkdeus includes a materials list and build instructions. Click on the […]
How to Make Natural Dyes With Leftover Fruits and Vegetables
This is a creative and fun idea. Sarah explains how to make natural dyes out of beet skins, onion skins, red cabbage leaves, spinach and orange peels. She shares the different colors that various fruit and veggies produce. Then she includes the step-by-step process of making the different dyes. Finally she explains one additional step […]
Create Your Own Garden Stones Out of Broken Dishes or China
This is an example of making lemonade out of lemons. Due to an accident, Lisa’s grandmother’s teacups were all broken. Lisa decided to use the broken cups and saucers to make decorative stepping stones around flowers in her new perennial garden. In this article she explains step-by-step how she used garden stone cement and […]
15 Genius Bedroom Storage Ideas
\ This article on Homemade Home Ideas shares 15 different bedroom storage ideas that are pretty neat. Each project includes a picture and a link to a full tutorial. Here are some of the storage ideas: Open Closet Solution Bedroom Dresser Cubies Belt, Scarf & Jewelry Peg Storage How to Build a Storage Bed Frame […]
23 Impressive Craft Ideas With Buttons
In this article, Dilara of Sortrature assembled 23 different craft ideas that use buttons. If you have a lot of colored buttons, this article may provide inspiration on how to use them in a craft project. Necklaces, impressive button art, decorated shoes, bracelets, belts and More… Some of these button project ideas are incredibly […]
19+ Wonderful DIY Garden Planters from Pallets
If you’re a gardener, wooden pallets are an easy way to get a source of wood for all sorts of different garden planters. There are so many wonderful projects in this article. If you see a planter you like, just click on the link under the picture. You’ll see an article and tutorial for that […]
How to Make a DIY Soothing Allergy Relief Balm
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, this allergy relief balm by Andrea may help you. You apply it topically around the nose, base of the neck and bottoms of your feet. The balm uses a blend of soothing essential oils including roman chamomile and lavender. It’s a very simple recipe to make. Click on the […]
