Its allergy season here in North Carolina and I get so many headaches from allergies. I usually use a little bit of peppermint oil to relieve my headaches but it can be a pain to find a carrier oil and then mix it before applying. I decided to make up a batch of headache balmContinueContinue reading “DIY Headache Balm”
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DIY Event Signs
I’m helping organize my sisters baby shower and found a fun way to make signs for the event. By using the clear plastic frames at the dollar store I was able to DIY a sign that fits the theme and looks so pretty! Supplies: Clear plastic picture frames White and gold oil paint marker PrintedContinueContinue reading “DIY Event Signs”
Basket Embelishment DIY
If you’ve spent any time in our DIY page you know we love the dollar store. Finding colorful plastic baskets for a buck is hard to turn down. While this basket is cute enough on its own, I couldn’t resist adding my own twist to them with some spare ribbon I had stashed away. UsingContinueContinue reading “Basket Embelishment DIY”
DIY T-Shirt Stencil Art
Grab your freezer paper and fabric paint because we are going to use it to makeover a t-shirt! My sister gave me a magnet that had the Quest Type logo on it and that got me thinking that I should make a shirt with our logo on it. Freezer paper makes this DIY super easy andContinueContinue reading “DIY T-Shirt Stencil Art”
DIY Macrame bottle Sling
I needed a way to carry my water bottle when out in field or forest. I came up with this inexpensive easy DIY natural jute sling holder that took less than a hour to make. I already had knowledge of basic macrame knots, if you do not know these it will take a while longer.ContinueContinue reading “DIY Macrame bottle Sling”
DIY Custom Pin Set
I love my blue jean jacket, and I have been collecting things to add to it to make it more unique. I wanted a way to make custom pins that didn’t cost a fortune and that I could use my own designs on. This is a super easy DIY that shows you how to createContinueContinue reading “DIY Custom Pin Set”
Back Yard Bird Watcher-Install a blue bird Trail
Our backyards can be home to many types of birds and this year I am installing eastern bluebird nesting boxes along a trail on our property which has a lot of habitat that they love. This spring I observed several males munching on Michigan holly berries while on a walk. This prompted me to start looking intoContinueContinue reading “Back Yard Bird Watcher-Install a blue bird Trail”
DIY Necklace
Making necklaces is almost nostalgic for me, since I grew up making jewelry all of the time with my sisters. You can buy cute crystal and gold necklaces in stores, but you can also make them at home. Here is my DIY on growing crystals for necklaces. Supplies: Borax Glass jar Chop Stick or WoodenContinueContinue reading “DIY Necklace”
Jumbo Easter Eggs DIY
We’ve all done the school time paper mache on balloons right? It’s so old fashioned I think most of us just skip over it at a DIY project, that and it’s a big mess when you do it with kids. But here’s a fresh take on the idea: Jumbo (any size you want really) EasterContinueContinue reading “Jumbo Easter Eggs DIY”
No-Till Kitchen Garden-Season 3 Update
It’s early April here in Michigan and I wanted to give an update on the no-till kitchen garden that I started three years ago. “I couldn’t be happier with the results!” The photos below show how the garden looks today. I have not done anything to this space since I added additional layers of leavesContinueContinue reading “No-Till Kitchen Garden-Season 3 Update”
DIY Card Table Makeover
A couple Christmas’ ago I won an old card table in a white elephant gift exchange. Card tables are actually super useful because they fold up and you can transport them wherever you need without taking up much room. I have used it a lot since I’ve gotten it but to be honest its oldContinueContinue reading “DIY Card Table Makeover”
DIY Duct Tape Planter
For those of us less handy with a paint brush I’ve got this DIY for a cute planter. From the dollar store, I bought: Glass dish: square is best so the tape wraps well $1 Duct Tape: the fancy pattern type $1 Colored Rocks- matching the tape pattern $1 Succulent- You can get the fakeContinueContinue reading “DIY Duct Tape Planter”
Small Lot Conservation
I must admit that I feel a little scared with the prospect of designing the permaculture of my little world. Begin by getting an arial view map of your property. I purchased a 2’x3′ arial view from our county equalization department for $15. You could also use google earth and print one off yourself. This is aContinueContinue reading “Small Lot Conservation”
Dollar Store DIY: Geometric Mirror Display
This dollar store DIY is an awesome way to display items and is super simple to make. All you need is a couple supplies from the dollar store and you have yourself a beautiful geometric mirror display! Supplies: 3 mirrors from the Dollar store(these are next to the candles at dollar tree) Hot glueContinueContinue reading “Dollar Store DIY: Geometric Mirror Display”
DIY Hand Embroidered Watercolor Shoes
After making the DIY Galaxy Shoes I fell in love with the process of making art on canvas shoes. It’s so much fun to create and also to wear around! We have a Walmart across the street from us and, I admit, we go there sometimes. At my last visit I found canvas shoes, they areContinueContinue reading “DIY Hand Embroidered Watercolor Shoes”
DIY Hair Comb Embellishments
I’ve been informed by my mother that hair combs were the rave of the 80’s. Which makes them overdue for a come back in my opinion. Not only do these handy combs keep your locks in place they are way easier to handle than bobby pins (enter rant of annoyance for bobby pins here). IContinueContinue reading “DIY Hair Comb Embellishments”
DIY Beeswax Cling Wrap
The switch to natural living has been slowly progressing in my life. It is a lifestyle change that has been growing in me for years. That is why I am celebrating today. I did it! I stopped buying plastic wrap, a product I have used all my life-A product that turns out to be very toxic.ContinueContinue reading “DIY Beeswax Cling Wrap”
5 Easy Pom Pom DIY’s
Last week I shared with you a review on the Pom Pom Makers that I bought. This week I wanted to give you 5 Ideas to use on all of the pom poms you made with your new pom pom makers! 1. Key Chain Key chains are fun to make. You can use beads, pom poms,ContinueContinue reading “5 Easy Pom Pom DIY’s”
Homemade Lands DIY 2.0
If you’ve gotten good at thinking of cleaver craft/toy combos like I have over the winter you’ll understand why I bought an old box of old plastic flowers from a thrift store this weekend. First it was only $3 bucks and second my kid is going to flip out when this comes together (I hope).ContinueContinue reading “Homemade Lands DIY 2.0”
Simplifying life with Natural Cleaners
In the quest to simplify my life I opened the cabinet under my kitchen sink. I was greeted with a host of chemicals each declaring their own special use. This toxic station was screaming for simplification. Four reasons I decided to stop buying chemical cleaners: Simplification: Life is easier with less stuff. The companies and theirContinueContinue reading “Simplifying life with Natural Cleaners”
Holy Homesteading 