How to Upcycle a Flannel Shirt: Six Simple Sewing Projects
With one flannel shirt, you can make up to 6 sewing projects ranging from clothing to gifts to practical items!
Crafting
You don’t have to be a Pinterest-worthy craft genius to make things yourself. Great craft projects for homesteaders include everything from sewing and knitting to gift-making! Check out the articles below for easy-to-follow crafting tutorials.
How to Make Beeswax Ornaments
Beeswax holiday ornaments are a great gift for friends and family. They are easy to make with just a few simple supplies, and they smell beautiful! The process to make them beeswax ornaments simple, but the options to personalize them are plentiful! Because they are …
How to Render and Clean Beeswax
While there are many methods for cleaning and rendering beeswax, this method, described by Starla of Misty Meadows Homestead & Apiary results in beautiful clean wax worthy of all of your beeswax products. We asked her to share with our readers so you too can …
How to Make your Own Lip Balm
Homemade lip balm is easy to make and personalize. This recipe uses beeswax and honey for added benefit.
How to Make Pine Cone Fire Starters
Pine cone fire starters can offer a safe and reliable option when it comes to getting a good fire started in your fireplace, outdoor oven, or wood stove. Pine cones themselves burn well when dry, and can serve as helpful kindling. By adding a wick …
How to make Homemade Labels for your Homemade Gifts
Homemade holiday gifts can be a huge hit, especially if you personalize them for your friends and family. You can increase the wow factor of a homemade gift by adding beautiful homemade labels. Before choosing an option for creating labels, decide what you want to …